Question

After 11 years together, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt citing “irreconcilable differences”. The news came amidst scandalous allegations of Brad’s substance abuse and possible child abuse and neglect. Brad was cleared of all allegations by authorities. The couple has decided to deal with the divorce proceedings privately for the well-being of their six children.   As a popular celebrity couple, discuss their individual right to privacy and what type of alternative dispute resolution method they can use to keep their separation proceedings off the media. Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: Right to individual privacy is the concept that comes from the constitution of the U.S and despite the fact that it is not explicitly mentioned in the constitution of the U.S, there are certain amendments that provide this protection. The right of privacy is not just limited to just general public but it also extends to the celebrities and the celebrities also have a right to privacy. But the right of privacy of the celebrities is never challenged by law but it is challenged by the fans and the press. Looking into the case of Princess Diana, the awareness about the right of privacy for celebrities has increased. Thus the right of privacy for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt should also be respected. Angelina and Pitts should have not gone to the court for the settlement of their divorce. They should have either gone for mediation where a mediator would have mediated to resolve the issue. They could have also gone for conciliation and consensus building where mediation lawyers would have helped the couple to resolve the matter out of court. Going to the court attracted media and public attention and hence the couple should have opted for the alternative dispute resolution of the issue.