One of Brad PittThe children have not completely cut the cord while the distance rages on.
The actor’s son, Pax Jolie Pittreportedly still has a very close relationship with his side of the family, according to his latest sighting with the rest of the Pitt clan, despite his siblings’ estrangement from the actor.
Since Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s marriage broke down, he has experienced several episodes in which his children dropped his last name for Jolie’s as recently as last month.
Inside Pax Jolie-Pitt’s Ongoing Connection to Brad Pitt’s Family
Despite the continued distance from his father, Pax was spotted getting closer to his father’s extended family as he joined them for a celebratory dinner to celebrate his cousin’s engagement.
Pax’s cousin Sydney celebrated her engagement to Archimedes Jerome, and besides the actor’s son present at the reunion, other relatives, including Brad’s sister Julie Pitt Neal, as well as niece Reagan Pitt, were also on the list.
However, despite the cordial situation between Pax and his father’s side of the family, Pax and Brad currently do not have a relationship. According to insider Page Six, interaction between Pax and his father is currently minimal, but he is still very involved in extended family events.
Oscar winner reportedly preparing for his twins’ heartbreaking 18th birthday
The Blast noted that as the actor prepared to welcome his twins, Knox and Vivienne, who would celebrate their 18th birthday, he began to worry about this painful turning point which could spell the end of their relationship.
Pitt’s youngest children are preparing to turn 18 in July, and inside sources report that the event feels less like a celebration and more like the closing of a difficult chapter for the actor.
According to a close source, the filmmaker firmly believes that his twins reaching adulthood could represent a complete severance of any remaining legal ties through visitation. Thus, this was described as the final exclamation point to the years-long estrangement from family.
Another source claimed there was a deliberate effort on Jolie’s part to distance the children from their father, and the children’s decision to part ways with the Pitt family name only deepened those feelings. Pitt and Jolie share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne.
Brad Pitt’s estrangement from his children would be a consequence of his separation from Angelina Jolie
The estrangement between Pitt and his children dates back to 2016, when Jolie accused the actor of inappropriate behavior during an alleged altercation on a plane. The confrontation sparked an FBI investigation, although Corps and Child Services ultimately cleared him.
Unfortunately, the effects of the altercation contributed to the breakdown of their marriage, and the breakdown of their marriage affected the actor’s relationship with his children. As shared by a source:
“The reason he is not close to the children is because of the harm he has done. He was not honest in his actions and that affected the trust between them. It was very hard on the children. No one but them knows how bad it was.”
After Jolie and Pitt called it quits, the duo found themselves engaged in a custody battle, with Jolie gaining primary physical custody rights until Pitt ended his custody suit in 2024.
Zahara Jolie has taken legal steps to drop her last name
Pitt was dealt another devastating blow by his second eldest daughter, Zahara, making a crucial legal move to remove her last name. The Blast said court documents filed in Los Angeles confirmed that Zahara had legally requested to change her name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Jolie.
The move would confirm that Pitt would no longer use the last name “Pitt” for personal and professional use. The filing appears to fit months of speculation after Zahara was previously seen using only the last name Jolie in public places.
Reports also claimed that Pitt was not present at Zahara’s recent graduation ceremony and that the two had not communicated regarding the milestone event.
Zahara’s siblings, as well as Jolie, attended the celebration, and everyone seemed at peace with Pitt’s absence. An inside source said it was unfortunate that these family divisions could impact important life events.
Brad Pitt Is Still Optimistic About Repairing His Bonds With His Biological Children
Although all his hopes may be dashed now due to the emerging trends among his children, close reports allege that Pitt is still positive about his biological children returning to him.
The actor reportedly feels that when it comes to Knox, Shiloh and Vivienne, the aftermath of the trials will be the realization that their father will always be a part of them.
As for his adopted children with Jolie, Pitt understands very well why they might not be comfortable being reacquainted with him, and he respects that.
The couple’s fallout hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing, as they’ve found their way to court over every detail, including custody arrangements and property division.
Statements from Pitt’s neighborhoods and close friends described the situation as an unfortunate “classic example of what a successful campaign to separate a family looks like.”
