Brad Pitt, the Hollywood superstar known for his roles in movies like Fight Club and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, faced a lonely Father’s Day this year. Amid ongoing tensions with his six children, whom he shares with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, Pitt has become estranged from his family. The estrangement stems from allegations of abuse made by Jolie, which Pitt has consistently denied. Despite this, their children have largely sided with their mother, leading to strained relationships and significant emotional distance.
Pitt and Jolie’s children include three biological kids—Shiloh, 18, and 15-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne—and three adopted children—Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19. Over the years, several of the children have taken steps to distance themselves from their father. Shiloh recently marked her 18th birthday by filing a petition to drop Pitt from her surname. Similarly, Vivienne appears to have dropped his name, and Maddox has been going by “Jolie” since 2021. Zahara, while introducing herself at Spelman College, used her full name as “Zahara Marley Jolie,” further highlighting the separation from her father.
A source close to Pitt revealed that he wasn’t expecting any gifts or calls from his children this Father’s Day. The source described Pitt as “completely devastated,” stating that he’s deeply saddened by the apparent lack of interest from his children in maintaining any form of relationship with him. This heartbreak comes on the heels of a scathing Instagram post by Pax in 2020, where he labeled Pitt a “world-class a**hole” and accused him of having no empathy towards his younger children.
The deterioration in Pitt’s relationship with his children has been compounded by ongoing legal battles and public feuds with Jolie. These disputes have included accusations from Jolie about Pitt’s behavior during their marriage and his interactions with the children. Despite these challenges, Pitt has continued to deny the abuse allegations and has expressed his desire to mend the rift with his children.
As the legal and personal battles continue, Pitt’s struggle highlights the complexities of high-profile family dynamics and the profound impact they can have on personal relationships. With each publicized step his children take to distance themselves, Pitt faces the painful reality of potentially losing his connection with them entirely.
