In a peculiar twist of Hollywood legal drama, a Los Angeles woman has filed a restraining order against Angelina Jolie, accusing the Maleficent star of witchcraft, stalking, and issuing “hypnotic threats.” The lawsuit, filed on 9 October, also claims that Jolie has fantasised about murder and harassed the plaintiff using others to carry out her alleged misdeeds.
According to court documents obtained by The Mirror, the unidentified plaintiff alleges that Jolie has been “harassing” her since 2010 by engaging others to stalk her and perform acts of witchcraft. The woman, who describes Jolie as “mentally deranged” and suffering from “psycho-defective disorders,” claims the actress has caused her to experience hallucinations, auditory disturbances, and symptoms related to schizophrenia.
The plaintiff also accuses Jolie of aiding a child trafficker linked to harassment-related crimes and goes as far as claiming the actress has murdered “other people’s child.” The plaintiff cited her father as a witness to some of the alleged behaviour, though the specifics of his testimony remain unclear.
Among the woman’s requests are a restraining order against Jolie and $300 to cover legal fees. The case is still pending, and the court has yet to determine its outcome.
The lawsuit comes at a time when Jolie is already embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with ex-husband Brad Pitt over their French winery estate. The protracted eight-year dispute has reportedly drained significant financial resources from both parties.
Public reaction to the witchcraft lawsuit has been swift, with many dismissing it as frivolous and sensationalist. Others have pointed out that Hollywood’s history is rife with bizarre legal claims, from Elvis Presley being accused of faking his death to lawsuits alleging alien abduction conspiracies.
Interestingly, Jolie herself has previously addressed the historical use of witchcraft accusations against women. In a 2023 essay for Elle, the actress and filmmaker wrote:
“Women could be accused of witchcraft for having an independent sex life, for speaking their mind on politics or religion, or for dressing differently. Had I lived in earlier times, I could have been burnt at the stake many times over for simply being myself.”
The parallels between Jolie’s essay and the current allegations have not gone unnoticed by her supporters, who have called the lawsuit an example of baseless claims being used to discredit powerful women.
This isn’t the first time a Hollywood figure has faced outlandish accusations. From conspiracy theories surrounding Beyoncé and Jay-Z being part of the “illuminati” to claims against Keanu Reeves involving immortality, the world of celebrity theories often veers into the absurd. Jolie’s case is merely the latest in this line of high-profile and bizarre allegations.
Whether this lawsuit will lead to a trial or be dismissed remains to be seen.
