Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from her actor husband Brad Pitt

One of Hollywood's most famous couples, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, are set to divorce.

Brad Pitt, and actress Angelina Jolie arrive for the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Jan. 15, 2007 Source: AP

A statement from the United Nations special envoy says she filed for divorce from her actor husband of two years citing irreconcilable differences.

A lawyer for Ms Jolie says the split comes for the health of the family, and asked for privacy.

The couple, affectionately known as Brangelina, married in 2014 after 10 years together and have six children.