Brad Pitt's children Zahara and Maddox seen on rare outing amid drama with estranged dad
Zahara and Maddox Jolie-Pitt were seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles on Tuesday amid drama with their estranged father Brad Pitt.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that their famous dad believes his relationship with two of his kids is now 'unfixable' - which also sparked backlash from ex-wife Angelina Jolie.
He shares Zahara, 20, Maddox, 23, and Pax, 21 - whom he adopted with Jolie. The former couple also welcomed biological children Shiloh, 19, as well as twins Vivienne and Knox, 16.
Following a lengthy eight-year battle, the pair's divorce was officially finalized late last year in December.
Zahara and Maddox were spotted enjoying a lowkey hike at Griffith Park with their adorable dogs in the warmer weather - and seemingly brushed aside any family drama.
The 20-year-old, who is spending time in California amid her summer break, kept it casual in a pair of denim shorts as well as a plain, black T-shirt.
Just a few days earlier, Zahara sparked engagement rumors when she stepped out for a flirty date in Hollywood while wearing a diamond sparkler on her wedding finger.
Maddox joined his younger sibling for the daytime excursion in a pair of tan cargo pants as well as a green jacket and cap on top of his head.
Brad and Angelina's eldest child Maddox has followed in their entertainment footsteps and recently took on the role of third assistant director on the actress's upcoming movie Stitches.
Pitt reportedly has a strained relationship with some of his children following his split from Jolie in 2016.
Last year on her 18th birthday, their daughter Shiloh notably filed a petition to drop Pitt from her last name.
At the time, a source told DailyMail.com: 'He knew this was coming and there is nothing he can do about it right now.
'It's sad but Brad's strained relationship with his kids and Angelina is just a way of life for him now.'
However, the insider further explained that the actor has always left the door open if his estranged children wanted to reconnect.
'He respects Shiloh's decision. He loves her and no matter what happens, he is always only a phone call away. He will be there for Shiloh and any of his kids whenever they need, no questions asked. But it's up to them to make the next move.'
A separate source stated that Pitt 'knows that, with some of the other kids who are not biologically his children, they do not understand and may never allow him back into their lives.'
At the time, the insider added that the Hollywood star feels that some time after finalizing his divorce from Jolie that his biological kids 'will take a good look in the mirror and realize that their father is a part of them.'
Late last year in December, a source informed Page Six that Brad 'misses his kids' ahead of the holidays.
'Brad is missing his kids and wishes he had a closer relationship with them, particularly with celebrating the holidays and his birthday this month.'
Pitt and Jolie officially split in 2016 with the actress filing for divorce just days later in September of that year.
And after a lengthy battle, their divorce was settled in December 2024.
The actor recently broke his silence on the divorce for GQ's June 2025 issue amid promoting his new movie F1.
'No, I don't think it was that major of a thing,' the star told the publication. 'Just something coming to fruition. Legally.'
The Fight Club star - who is currently in a relationship with Ines de Ramon - then reflected on how his love life has been in the spotlight for decades.
'It's been in the news for 30 years, bro. Or some version of my personal life, let's put it that way.'
Brad was also questioned if his red carpet debut with the jewelry designer last year at the 2024 British Grand Prix was a publicity stunt.
'No, dude, it's not that calculated,' Pitt replied. 'If you're living, oh my God, how exhausting would that be? If you're living with making those kinds of calculations? No, life just evolves. Relationships evolve.'
The actor also reflected on fame by explaining, 'It's been an annoyance I've had to always deal with in different degrees, large and small, as I do the things I really want to do.
'So, it's always been this kind of nagging time suck or waste of time, if you let it be that, I don't know. I don't know. Mostly I feel pretty…. My life is fairly contained.'
He continued, 'It feels pretty warm and secure with my friends, with my loves, with my fam, with my knowledge of who I am, that, you know, it's like this fly buzzing around a little bit.'
Brad has been preparing for the release of his latest movie F1 - which is set to hit theaters later this month on June 27
Back in March, a source told People that Pitt is in a 'great place' with Ines de Ramon and added he is 'happy that the divorce is behind him.'
Brad has been preparing for the release of his latest movie F1 - which is set to hit theaters later this month on June 27.
Other stars that have been cast in the project include Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem and Tobias Menzies, while the film itself was directed by Joseph Kosinski.
Critics have already issued rave reviews - such as Rotten Tomatoes' Erik David - who wrote on social media: 'Joseph Kosinski's #F1TheMovie hits the gas and doesn't stop. The races are epic, the sound design, editing, cinematography, performances and music are all top notch.'
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