Brad Pitt is acting as mediator between ex-wife Jennifer Aniston and current partner Angelina Jolie's in their alleged 'war of words'.

The actor - who up until recently remained in the background while Jen and Angelina hashed things out in interviews - has come out waving the white flag for both parties.

Brad told W magazine, “Jen is a sweetheart.  I think she got dragged into that one, and then there’s a second round to all of that Angie versus Jen. It’s so created.”

He went on to reiterate what Jen told Vogue, saying that they occasionally "check in" with one another but that's as far as it goes. 

He added, “She was a big part of my life, and me her.”

See Jen take on Angelina in battle of the cover girls below