One of Brad Pitt‘s kids has not entirely snipped the cord as estrangement rages on.
The actor’s son, Pax Jolie-Pitt, reportedly 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 hit the rocks, he has experienced several episodes of his children ditching his last name for Jolie’s as recently as last month.
Despite the ongoing distance from his father, Pax was spotted cozying up 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 Archimede Jerome, and aside from the actor’s son in the gathering, other relatives, including Brad’s sister, Julie Pitt Neal, as well as niece Reagan Pitt, also made the list.
However, despite the cordial situation between Pax and his dad’s side of the family, Pax and Brad do not currently have a relationship. According to Page Six, an insider, the interaction between Pax and his father is currently minimal, but he is still much involved with extended family occasions.
The Oscar Winner Reportedly Bracing For Heartbreaking 18th Birthday Of His Twins
The Blast noted that as the actor braced for his twins, Knox and Vivienne, turning 18, he has reportedly begun harboring concerns for this painful turning point that can spell doom for their relationship.
Pitt’s youngest kids prepare to turn 18 in July, and insiders have reported that the milestone feels less like a celebration and more like the closing of a difficult chapter for the actor.
According to a close source, the filmmaker strongly believes that his twins reaching adulthood could represent a complete severance of any remaining legal ties through visitation. Thus, it was described as the final exclamation point in the family’s years-long estrangement.
Another insider affirmed that there has been a deliberate effort from Jolie to distance the children from their father, and the kids’ decision to part ways with Pitt’s surname has 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 Kids Reportedly An Aftereffect Of His Split From Angelina Jolie
The estrangement between Pitt and his kids could be traced to 2016 when Jolie accused the actor of inappropriate behavior during an alleged altercation on a plane. The confrontation sparked an FBI investigation, although both the body 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 kids. As shared by a source:
“If he isn’t close to the kids, it’s because of the harm he has done. He wasn’t honest about his actions, and it affected the trust between them. It’s been very hard for the kids. No one knows, except them, how bad it has been.”
After Jolie and Pitt called it quits, the duo were locked in a custody battle, with Jolie securing primary physical custody rights until Pitt ended his custody pursuits in 2024.
Zahara Jolie Took Legal Steps To Drop His Last Name
Pitt was hit with another crushing blow from his second-oldest daughter, Zahara, making a crucial legal move to remove his last name. The Blast stated that the court documents, filed in Los Angeles, confirmed that Zahara requested to legally change her name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Jolie.
This move would confirm that Pitt would no longer use the “Pitt” surname for personal and professional use. The filing seemingly aligned with months of speculation after Zahara had previously been seen using only the Jolie surname in public settings.
Reports also claimed that Pitt was not present at Zahara’s recent graduation ceremony and that the two did not communicate surrounding the milestone event.
Zahara’s siblings, along with Jolie, attended the celebration, and everyone seemed to be at peace with Pitt’s absence. An inside source said that it was unfortunate that these family rifts can impact significant life events.
Brad Pitt Is Still Optimistic About Repairing Bond With His Biological Kids
While all his hopes may be dashed now due to the emerging trends among his kids, reports from close quarters alleged that Pitt is still positive about his biological kids finding their way back to him.
The actor reportedly feels that when it comes to Knox, Shiloh, and Vivienne, the aftermath of the lawsuits will be a realization that their father will always be a part of them.
As for his adopted kids with Jolie, Pitt is quite understanding as to why they may not be comfortable with becoming familiar with him again, and he respects it.
The couple’s fallout was not exactly a seamless one as they found their way to court over every single detail, including custody arrangements and property division.
Statements from Pitt’s quarters and close friends have described the situation as an unfortunate “textbook example of what a successful campaign to separate a family looks like.”
