In a recent development within the world of celebrity news, James Haven, brother of renowned actress Angelina Jolie, has settled his annulment with ex-wife Romi Imbelli. This agreement comes shortly after Imbelli accused Haven of fraud, leading to their marriage being annulled just weeks after their wedding.
On June 5, 2025, Imbelli officially filed the annulment agreement, which had been signed by both parties the previous month. The documents state that the couple was married on August 12, 2024, and separated just 14 days later on August 26, 2024. The settlement aims to resolve all rights and obligations between Haven and Imbelli, including property rights.
The paperwork highlights that the annulment was agreed upon due to fraud committed by Haven, which Imbelli claimed she was unaware of at the time of their marriage. The couple, who do not share any children, agreed that neither party would receive spousal support, effectively waiving their rights to it. Additionally, the agreement stipulates that any assets acquired by either party prior to their separation will remain the separate property of the individual who received them.
In a statement to Us Weekly, Imbelli expressed her desire to move on from the relationship. “I submitted the filing shortly after our marriage. It’s been a challenging year, and despite my efforts to salvage the relationship, I ultimately had to end it. He vanished, and we were never truly married. I’ve moved on, seeking only my peace of mind and wanting to close that chapter of my life. Now, I’m ready to concentrate on my new love and future,” she shared.
The couple’s marriage had not been publicly known until Imbelli announced it on Instagram in December 2024, revealing that they had tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with their parents present. In her post, she mentioned that their wedding day was personal and that she was writing about their story in a book.
However, the relationship quickly soured. Imbelli filed for annulment on August 27, 2024, just days after their wedding. In her filing, she requested to restore her maiden name. Haven, in response, agreed to the annulment based on the claims of fraud and did not contest the separation date.
Despite a brief reconciliation in early 2025, which Imbelli had initially reported, the couple ultimately decided to proceed with the annulment. Imbelli later confirmed to People that she had chosen to move forward with the annulment, reiterating that the reason cited remained fraud.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the judge has yet to finalize the divorce, but both parties seem to be looking towards their futures independently. For fans of Angelina Jolie and her family, this latest chapter in the Haven-Imbelli saga serves as a reminder of the complexities that can arise even in the lives of Hollywood’s most prominent figures.
As the dust settles on this tumultuous relationship, both James Haven and Romi Imbelli are poised to embark on new paths, leaving behind the challenges of their brief marriage.