Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie began dating in mid-2005 while filming the action-comedy sequel Mr. & Mrs. Smith, which released that summer. Their relationship became public later that year, after initial reports and confirmation from representatives in November 2005. The timeline below clarifies key dates, collaborative context, and how their public partnership evolved from co-stars to a long widely watched high-profile relationship.
Key relationship timeline
Their paths crossed earlier on set, but romantic involvement began after the wrap of principal photography on Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005. Representative confirmations and tabloid coverage aligned in the latter half of that year, establishing mid-2005 as the start of their romantic dynamic and marking the beginning of a relationship that would draw sustained media attention.
Project context: Mr. & Mrs. Smith
They first worked together on the big-budget action film Mr. & Mrs. Smith, which began shooting in early 2005 and released in June 2005. While earlier rumors swirled, reliable sources and public statements placed the start of their romantic involvement after production wrapped, rather than during the shoot.
Verified details and evidence
Public confirmation followed tabloid reports in late 2005. Although speculation existed earlier in the year, the most widely reported and sourced timeline places the public acknowledgment in November 2005, supported by statements from their representatives at the time.
| Date or Period | Event | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Early–Mid 2005 | Filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Professional collaboration that preceded romantic involvement |
| Mid-2005 | Reported start of dating | Romantic relationship began after production wrapped |
| November 2005 | Representatives confirm relationship | Public acknowledgment and media confirmation |
| August 2006 | Birth of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt | First child together; high-profile event |
| August 2014 | Marriage ceremony in France | Legal recognition of long-term partnership |
| September 2016 | Announcement of separation | End of romantic relationship; focus on co-parenting |
Context about earlier rumors
Speculation about Brad and Angelina dating circulated in online forums and celebrity gossip outlets before official confirmation. However, reputable entertainment outlets and representatives pinned the credible start of their relationship to mid-2005, once it moved beyond set chemistry and onto sustained coverage.
Relationship evolution and public narrative
From their first film together to their eventual marriage, the trajectory of Brad and Angelina’s relationship unfolded across multiple public chapters: initial collaboration, growing connection, confirmed romance, family building, marriage, separation, and ongoing co-parenting. Understanding when they started dating is best framed within this broader professional and personal journey, which helped shape their lasting public narrative.