Brad Pitt cuts ties with two children, strains relationship with Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt has reportedly severed ties with two of his children, Pax and Maddox, following years of tension with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Sources close to the actor tell Daily Mail that he is no longer involved in their lives and is distancing himself from their issues.
Pitt's relationship with Pax, 21, became strained after a concerning incident in May when Pax was seen leaving a strip club, prompting concern from Pitt's camp. A source revealed, "Brad has zero concern with what Pax does or doesn't do. His actions reflect who he is."
The actor's estrangement also extends to his oldest adopted son, Maddox, 23. In 2016, Maddox was reportedly involved in a physical confrontation with Pitt on a private jet, leading to the couple's separation. Since then, the father-son relationship has remained strained, with Maddox distancing himself from Pitt.
Further complicating matters, Shiloh, Pitt and Jolie's 19-year-old daughter, legally changed her surname to "Jolie" last year, while Zahara and Vivienne have also reportedly dropped "Pitt" in favour of their mother's surname.
Despite the rift with his adopted children, Pitt still holds out hope for reconciliation with his younger children, including twins Knox and Vivienne, and 19-year-old Shiloh. A source close to Pitt shared that he hopes "time heals wounds" and that the remaining children may eventually come around.
The tensions between Pitt and Jolie continue to divide the family, with both stars focused on their professional lives. Pitt is preparing for the release of his new movie F1, while Jolie recently wrapped filming on Couture.
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