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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Unearthed photos show Brad Pitt's treasured memories of his late mom, who was cut off from her six grandchildren by Angelina
Brad Pitt's estrangement from Angelina Jolie has had more than one unfortunate consequence: his six children were not only cut out of his life but his mother's as well, Daily Mail can reveal. Pitt 's children hadn't seen their doting grandmother Jane Etta Pitt – whose died on Tuesday at the age of 84 – for nine years. Sources close to Pitt described the situation as 'gut-wrenching' to Daily Mail and blamed Jolie's intransigence for the lack of contact. 'The most gut-wrenching part is that Angelina kept the kids away from his parents, from their own grandparents,' one insider said. 'The question Brad has – that we all have – is Angelina where is your heart? Are you going to remain bitter for the rest of your life? 'It's one thing if she wants no contact, but what about the kids?' Pitt, 66, was known to be close to his mother who made a smattering of red-carpet appearances by her famous son's side. The retired school counselor raised the megastar in the modest town of Springfield, Missouri, alongside his younger siblings Doug and Julie. Jane Etta was known to be proud of her son's acting career and was supportive of it from the start, even before he got his big break in the 1991 blockbuster Thelma and Louise. Previously unseen Daily Mail photos show the veteran star hugging his mother while dressed as a woman during his 1980s college days where the acting bug first bit. The image was taken while he was studying for a journalism degree at the University of Missouri and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity which often staged shows. Not long after the photo was taken, he moved to Los Angeles in search of fame and a film career – both of which he achieved in spectacular style. Both Pitt's father Bill and mother had been cut off from Shiloh, 19, twins Vivienne and Knox, 17, and their adopted siblings Maddox, 24, Pax, 21 and Zahara, 20 for nine years But despite his success, Pitt has never forgotten his midwestern roots and in 2019, was spotted back in Springfield hugging his mom as dad Bill looked on. Sadly, Bill, like Jane, has also been cut off from Shiloh, 19, twins Vivienne and Knox, 17, and their adopted siblings Maddox, 24, Pax, 21 and Zahara, 20. None of them are currently in contact with Pitt and all but Vivienne and Knox have dropped his surname. Pax is thought to be particularly resistant to contact with his dad and famously made headlines in November 2023 when a 2020 Instagram rant in which he called Pitt a 'world class a**hole' who makes his four youngest children 'tremble in fear' was exposed by Daily Mail. The source, referring to Pitt's participation in an Alcoholics Anonymous program, added: 'Angelina insists that it's all Brad's fault. Well, he's working the Twelve Step program. 'He's done his eight and nine steps. 'Step eight made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. 'Step nine made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. It's an ongoing practice and he's working the program.' Although his efforts haven't yet borne fruit, a separate source told Daily Mail that Pitt is determined to win his children back and wants nothing more than for them to be back in his life and that of his family. 'Brad wants nothing more than to have resolution with his kids and to restore a relationship with them,' the source explained. 'If they aren't willing to meet him halfway, that's one thing but he said his own family, especially his parents, and now his dad, shouldn't have to suffer from something they had no part of. 'He said Angelina should have been encouraging the kids to maintain a relationship with their grandparents all along. 'Hopefully this is a wakeup call. Life is too short and too precious.' Another source said Brad wants his mother to be remembered for who she was: 'a mother to Brad, Julie and Doug, and a grandmother to all their children.' 'Of course it was a shame and hugely emotional that she was unable to see Brad's kids for years, but she also understood what was happening and never took it out on Angelina or her grandchildren as she knew they might not want to talk to her because of the situation with their father.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Brad Pitt's mother Jane Etta Pitt passes away at 84
Jane Etta Pitt, the mother of Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt, has passed away at the age of 84, reported People. The family of the 'Fight Club' actor paid tribute to her following her demise. The cause of the death has not yet been disclosed by Brad Pitt or his family. According to the outlet, Pitt and his two younger siblings, brother Doug and sister Julie, were raised in Springfield, Missouri, by Jane, a retired school counsellor, and father William, a former owner of a trucking company. The 'F1' actor's niece, Sydney, the daughter of his younger brother Doug, remembered Jane as someone who had "the biggest heart" and "cared deeply for everyone and everything." Posting an emotional tribute to her Instagram handle, Sydney wrote, "My sweet Grammy. We were not ready for you to go yet, but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier." "She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it. I don't know how we move forward without her. We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up, and I know she lives on through each of us," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Pitt (@pidney) According to People magazine, at a special screening of his latest film 'F1' in June, Pitt gave a shout-out to his mom while telling anchor Savannah Guthrie that she watched the 'Today' show on a daily basis. "I gotta say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning. To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom," the actor added, waving and blowing a kiss in the video clip shared by Today as quoted by People. Though Jane and William Pitt generally remained out of the public eye, they occasionally joined their son at major public events, including the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 premiere of 'Unbroken', directed by Pitt's then-wife Angelina Jolie, reported People. According to the outlet, in 2009, Brad Pitt and his siblings contributed USD 1 million to a Missouri hospital, helping to establish a new wing named in honour of their mother, the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Centre, where the first pediatric oncologist and haematologist were appointed in southwest Missouri.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Somber Brad Pitt seen working on film set on the SAME DAY his mother Jane Etta died at age 84
Brad Pitt looked somber as he was seen on set of his latest project The Continuing Adventures Of Cliff Booth on Tuesday, August 5 in Gardena — the same day his mother Jane Etta Pitt reportedly passed away. The Oscar-winner's family confirmed Jane's death in a social media post shared Wednesday but a public obituary claimed that the Pitt matriarch actually died on August 5 at the age of 84. However, an exact time of death was not revealed in the obituary published by the Springfield News-Leader. It is unclear if Jane's sudden passing — which came just days before her 85th birthday — occurred before or after Brad's time on set on Tuesday.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Brad Pitt shows love for mother Jane Etta in heartbreaking clip just weeks before her death
Brad Pitt gave a sweet shoutout to his mother Jane Etta Pitt just weeks before her death. The actor's family confirmed Wednesday that Jane, a retired school counselor, had died at the age of 84. And Pitt recently gushed about his mother during the promo tour for his latest film, F1. He did so while appearing on a June episode of Today as he revealed to anchor Savannah Guthrie that Jane was tuning into the morning show from home. 'I've got to say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning,' he told Guthrie with a cheek-to-cheek grin across his face before waving to his mom. Then, he blew a kiss to the camera before adding: 'To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom.' His endearing nod to his mom came over a month before her passing on Wednesday. 'Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1940, Jane Etta Pitt was a former elementary school teacher who met her future husband, William, Brad's father, at Oklahoma Baptist University,' according to an obituary obtained by the Springfield News-Leader. 'The couple married in 1962 and raised their three children — Brad, Doug and Julie — in Springfield, Missouri,' per the local outlet. Over the years, Pitt's mother and father, a local businessman in Springfield, showed their support for him by attending red carpet events in Hollywood with him. In 2014, both of his parents attended the premiere of Unbroken, a film directed by Pitt's then-wife Angelina Jolie. His mother also made headlines in 2012 when the Springfield News-Leader published an op-ed she penned, in which she argued that Christians should vote for Mitt Romney for president, per ABC News. Earlier that year, Pitt told The Hollywood Reporter that his mom is 'very, very loving.' 'I've got to say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning,' he told Guthrie with a cheek-to-cheek grin across his face before waving to his mom He told the outlet that he thought it was 'hilarious because she always gets painted in the tabloids as a she-devil' despite that 'there's not an ounce of malice in her.' He also said that his mother is 'very open, genuine' and 'wants everyone to be happy.' Pitt's niece Sydney, Jane's granddaughter, confirmed their family's loss and shared that Jane had passed away at age 84 in a heartbreaking post on Wednesday. Sydney, the daughter of Pitt's younger brother Doug, lauded her 'sweet Grammy', writing: 'We were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier. 'If you knew Grammy, you knew she had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked. 'She taught me how to paint, how to be strong, how to lead with kindness, to love Jesus through everything, and to find joy in the smallest things. 'She made up the silliest games just to make us laugh, and she believed in fairness, in putting others first, and doing good simply because it was the right thing to do.' She added Jane 'could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. 'There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it,' Sydney continued. 'I don't know how we move forward without her. But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form. 'We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up and I know she lives on through each of us.' Jane is survived by husband William Alvin Pitt, three children and 14 grandchildren. Her son Doug has Sydney, Landon and Regan with his wife Lisa, while daughter Julie is mom to Caleb, twin daughters Josie and Rylie, as well as adopted sons Caden and Cruz, whom she shares with her husband Scott Neal. Pitt is father to Shiloh, 19, twins Vivienne and Knox, 17, and three adopted children Maddox, 24, Pax, 21 and Zahara, 20 — who he welcomed with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. He has been estranged from his children since an explosive fight on their private jet in 2016 resulted in Angelina, 49, filing for divorce — and last year, insiders told the Daily Mail his parents were 'heartbroken' at not seeing their grandchildren for eight years.
News.com.au
5 days ago
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- News.com.au
Brad Pitt mourning death of his mother
Brad Pitt is mourning the loss of his mother, Jane Etta Pitt. She was 84. The actor's niece, Sydney Pitt, confirmed the news via Instagram today, sharing touching photos of the family matriarch. 'My sweet Grammy, Jane Etta, we were not ready for you to go yet but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier,' she captioned the tribute. 'If you knew Grammy, you knew she had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked.' The Watering Souls founder continued, 'She taught me how to paint, how to be strong, how to lead with kindness, to love Jesus through everything, and to find joy in the smallest things. She made up the silliest games just to make us laugh, and she believed in fairness, in putting others first, and doing good simply because it was the right thing to do.' Sydney further reminisced about how every year before school, she would give the grandkids 'a special day' doing whatever they wanted to do. 'Mine usually started with banana splits for breakfast, hours of playing Trouble, a craft project obvi, riding every ride together at Silver Dollar City like the badass she was, dinner at Olive Garden with Papa, mini golf where she'd make a V with her feet to help me aim … (and somehow still beat me) and ending the night watching Paulie until we feel asleep,' she revealed. 'She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it.' Sydney then admitted that she doesn't know how to 'move forward without her,' adding, 'But I know she's still here in every brushstroke, every kind gesture, every hummingbird. She was love in its purest form.' 'We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up and I know she lives on through each of us,' she concluded the tribute. Sources close to the family also confirmed the news with TMZ, telling the outlet that Jane passed away sometime this week. However, it's unclear when exactly. Pitt's reps declined to comment when Page Six reached out. Despite Pitt's fame, his mother maintained a fairly private life. However, she accompanied the actor to several red carpets through the years, including for the 2012 Academy Awards. Jane is survived by her husband, William Alvin Pitt, and her three kids, including the Fight Club actor, 61, as well as son Doug and daughter Julie.
