Brad Pitt feels like a "weight has been lifted" after finalising his divorce from Angelina Jolie

A source told Us Weekly: "There's a big sense of relief that it's over. A weight has been lifted."

Brad and Angelina, 49, spent more than eight years locked in a bitter legal dispute. But after reaching a settlement agreement in December, Brad is now looking to the future with a renewed sense of optimism.

The insider explained: "Brad wants to get his life [back] on track and put this behind him. He can start over again."

Brad - who married Angelina in 2014 - began dating Ines, who works as a jewellery designer, in 2022.

However, a source previously claimed that the movie star - who was married to Jennifer Aniston between 2000 and 2005 - was happy to take his time with their romance.

The source told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Brad and Ines are still seeing each other and having fun.

"They enjoy each other's company and have similar interests. They're both creative, like to travel, and are happy being low-key. Things are good between them, but Brad isn't rushing anything."

Brad is "very careful and intentional about who he dates", according to the source, who observed that the 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' star is also keen to "let things grow naturally" with Ines.

The insider shared: "Brad is very careful and intentional about who he dates. He likes to ease into things and let things grow naturally."