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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Angelina Jolie Accused of Keeping Kids ‘Away' From Brad Pitt's Parents Too Before His Mom's Sudden Death—The ‘Most Gut-Wrenching Part'
Brad Pitt's kids aren't only estranged from him, but they're also estranged from their paternal grandparents, including Brad's mother, Jane Pitt, who died at the age of 84 on Tuesday, August 6. A source told the Daily Mail at the time that Jane had not seen Brad's children—Shiloh, Knox, Pax, Vivienne, Zahara, and Maddox—for nine years. The estrangement dates back to 2016 when Brad's ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, filed for divorce from him after their 12-year relationship. More from StyleCaster Angelina Reportedly Set to 'Spill Everything' on Brad Divorce After Reports He's Trying to 'Win Back His Kids'-She's Been 'Tight-Lipped' About 'What Really Went Down' Angelina Jolie Not 'Calm' as Her Daughter Abruptly Moves Out After Reports Brad Pitt Is Determined to 'Win Back His Kids' 'The most gut-wrenching part is that Angelina kept the kids away from his parents, from their own grandparents,' the 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?' The source continued, 'It's one thing if she wants no contact (with her former in-laws), but what about the kids?'Jane's death was announced by Brad's niece Sydney, the daughter of his younger brother Doug, who shared a tribute to her grandmother on Instagram. '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 wrote. '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.' Sydney continued, 'Every year before school, she gave each of us grandkids a 'special day' which was a whole day to do whatever we wanted (and Papa had to go along with it… though I know he secretly loved it too). 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 concluded her post, '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. 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.' According to Jane's obituary in the Springfield News-Leader, Jane had 14 children: six from Brad; three from his younger brother Doug; and five from his younger sister Julie. 'Jane was a gifted artist who expressed herself most vividly through painting,' the obituary read. 'Her love for art became a cherished bond between her and her grandchildren during craft sessions and painting lessons that created lasting memories. 'Known affectionately as 'Grammy,' Jane found immense joy in celebrating each grandchild's uniqueness through one-on-one traditions lovingly known as 'Your Special Day'. These treasured moments remain among the fondest memories for all fourteen of her grandchildren.' Brad has been estranged from his children for years. A source told Radar Online in July 2025 that he recently messaged his youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, to 'make amends' for his past behavior, 'praying' they would 'give him another chance.' 'Brad's desperate to give it one final shot to get together with them and make amends, even though he knows the chance they'll agree to spend time with him is remote to say the least,' the source said. 'So far there's been no word back from the twins or their reps.' The insider also claimed that Brad was 'totally devastated' when news broke that Vivienne had dropped his last name in 2025. 'When Vivienne dropped Pitt from her name, he got the message loud and clear,' the source said. The insider also noted that there was a 'glimmer of hope' for Brad's relationship with Knox as his son has 'kept Jolie-Pitt as his surname' unlike 'most of his kids.' A source also told the Daily Mail at the time that Pitt has 'accepted' that he and Jolie will always be 'at odds.' 'Brad is a family man,' the source said, adding that his children are still 'very important to his life.' The insider continued, 'Now that he and Angie are at odds, and have for years, he has accepted that is the way it is going to be with her. But when it comes to their children, he will always want to be an anchor in their lives.' The source concluded, 'There is a bond that parents have with their kids, and Brad would be very happy to have them all back in the fold of his life.' The source also claimed that Brad has no plans 'to give up' on any of his six kids and will 'always' keep his door open to them. 'He will always believe and always hope there is a chance to be back with all of them, and he doesn't want to think otherwise,' the source said. 'He doesn't want to give up, he's not that kind of guy, he's not that kind of father. He is a proud father, and he would be happy to have them see that eventually.' The insider continued, 'Now they have to make the move because he has tried over and over again to get back in their good graces.' Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brad Pitt seen with mom in unearthed pictures from college as he mourns her death
Brad Pitt 's divorce from Angelina Jolie meant that their six children were not only cut out of his life but his mother's as well, Daily Mail can reveal. The actor's kids hadn't seen their doting grandmother Jane Pitt for nine years before her death on Tuesday, aged 84. Sources close to Brad described the situation as 'gut-wrenching' and blamed Angelina for the lack of contact. The source said: 'The most gut-wrenching part is that Angelina kept the kids away from his parents, from their own grandparents. '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?' Jane's obituary, printed in the Springfield News-Leader, noted she had 14 grandkids, six of Brad's children, three of his brother Doug's and five of sister Julie's. It read: 'Jane was a gifted artist who expressed herself most vividly through painting. Her love for art became a cherished bond between her and her grandchildren during craft sessions and painting lessons that created lasting memories. 'Known affectionately as "Grammy", Jane found immense joy in celebrating each grandchild's uniqueness through one-on-one traditions lovingly known as "Your Special Day". 'These treasured moments remain among the fondest memories for all fourteen of her grandchildren.' The image of Brad in college 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. Pitt, 61, was known to be close to his mother. The retired school counselor raised the megastar in the modest town of Springfield, Missouri, alongside his younger siblings Doug, 58 and Julie, 56. Jane was 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. But despite his success, Brad 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, Brad 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 their dad, and all but Vivienne and Knox have dropped his surname. Grief: Brad is said to be devastated by Angelina's decision to cut his family out of their children's lives, with sources telling Daily Mail he believes she should be encouraging a relationship with their grandparents, even if Jane isn't here to see that wish come to fruition 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. The insider added: 'Brad wants nothing more than to have resolution with his kids and to restore a relationship with them. 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.' They added: '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. 'It was unfortunate but it became her life, she had to adapt.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brad Pitt's Mom Jane Dies at 84, Family Says 'We Were Not Ready for You to Go Yet'
The actor's niece wrote on Instagram that Jane "cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked"NEED TO KNOW Brad Pitt's mom Jane has died at age 84 Pitt's niece posted a tribute to her grandma on Instagram, writing that "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" Pitt and his siblings Doug and Julie were raised in Missouri by mom Jane and dad WilliamBrad Pitt is mourning the death of his mom Jane. The Oscar winner's mother died at age 84, PEOPLE confirms. TMZ was first to report the news. A rep for the actor declined to comment. Pitt, 61, and his two younger siblings, brother Doug and sister Julie, were raised in Springfield, Missouri, by mom Jane, a retired school counselor, and dad William, a former owner of a trucking company. The actor's niece Sydney (daughter of Doug) paid tribute to Jane on Instagram Wednesday, Aug. 6, saying she had "the biggest heart" and "cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked." "My sweet Grammy," she wrote, "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," wrote Sydney. "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." 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," he told Guthrie. "To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom," the actor added, waving and blowing a kiss in the video clip shared by Today. Read the original article on People
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Brad Pitt's Mother Jane Pitt Dies At 84. Family Says, "We Were Not Ready For You To Go Yet"
New Delhi: Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt has died. She was 84. The cause of her death is still not disclosed. The news of her death was confirmed by one of her grandaduaghters Sydney Pitt. She paid an emotional tribute to her through an Instagram post. What's Happening Sydney Pitt (daughter of Doug) shared a string of throwback images of Jane Pitt. The pictures capture her life, work and her liveliness. An excerpt from her long note read, "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 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," wrote Sydney. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Pitt (@pidney) Jane Etta Hillhouse married William Alvin Pitt in 1962, after meeting at Oklahoma Baptist University. Brad was born the following year, the oldest of three children, and they were raised in Tulsa and later Springfield, Missouri. Jane is survived by her husband, William, and two other children, Doug and Julie along with Brad. Till now, Brad Pitt has not issued any statement after his mother's death. Jane was seen supporting her son on his films' red carpets and screenings over the years. Jane attended the Oscars in 2012 and Pitt's then-wife Angelina Jolie's film premiere for Unbroken in 2014. 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," he told Guthrie. "To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom," the actor added, waving and blowing a kiss in the video clip shared by Today. In a video for WorldServe International from 2018, Jane shared her pride in her kids for their philanthropic work. "I'm very proud of all my children. They see a need and try to step in and fill it," she said at the time. "... It's an amazing thing," reported People. In A Nutshell Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt has died at 84. She was seen cheering for her son at his films' screenings.
AsiaOne
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Brad Pitt's mother Jane dies aged 84, Entertainment News
Brad Pitt's mother Jane Pitt has died. The retired school counsellor has passed away at the age of 84, People reports. Brad's niece, Sydney, has already taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to Jane, explaining that she "cared deeply for everyone and everything". Alongside a series of throwback photographs, Sydney wrote: "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. "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. "Every year before school, she gave each of us grandkids a "special day" which was a whole day to do whatever we wanted (and Papa had to go along with it… though I know he secretly loved it too). 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 bada** 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 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. 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 (sic)" [embed] Brad has yet to make a public comment about his mom's passing. However, he recently gave a shout-out to his mom during an appearance on the Today show. He told anchor Savannah Guthrie: "I gotta say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning. To Jane Pitt. Love you, mom." [[nid:720943]]
