Angelina Jolie’s divorce team is reportedly working with Judy Smith, the D.C. fixer who inspired Olivia Pope on Shonda Rhimes’ “Scandal,” according to PEOPLE.
Smith, a former White House deputy press secretary, currently serves as president and CEO of Smith & Company, the crisis management firm she founded. Her company has helped celebrities including Monica Lewinsky, Wesley Snipes, Michael Vick and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
“Judy has been asked to consult with those working with Angelina on divorce negotiations,” a source told PEOPLE. “Judy and her firm have a long history of handling issues that have unfortunately garnered too much attention in the public eye, and she knows how to push towards resolutions that are swift and discreet.”
Jolie reportedly has a rigid prenuptial agreement with Brad Pitt, but the couple will head toward a battle over custody of their six children.
The “Maleficent” star filed for divorce on Sept. 20, citing irreconcilable differences.