Brad Pitt reportedly ended communication with his sons after a post during Father's Day caused harm to their relationship.
Picture this: the heartthrob from your favorite Hollywood blockbuster, a man who's slayed it in films like Fight Club and Ocean's Eleven, now grappling with a situation that's anything but glamorous—a relationship beyond repair with two of his own sons. Yes, we're talking about none other than Brad Pitt.
The legendary actor's divorce from Angelina Jolie seemingly opened the floodgates to a tumultuous familial drama, all unfolding nearly a decade ago. The whispers of Brad's alleged violent behavior aboard a private plane in 2016 towards Jolie and their children reportedly sparked the rift[1].
- The well-known screen legend, Brad Pitt, has experienced a significant estrangement from his older sons, Maddox and Pax, following his divorce from Angelina Jolie.
- Pitt has misunderstood and criticized the upbringing given to his children, particularly the primary custody held by Jolie, as detrimental to their well-being.
- Jolie, on the other hand, has maintained that Brad's fractured relationships are a direct consequence of his own aggressive behavior.
Allegations surrounding the frightening scene on the private jet swirled, with insiders claiming that Brad Pitt had grabbed Angelina Jolie by the head and shook her, pushed her into a bathroom wall, and choked one of the children—believed to be Maddox—after the boy intervened to protect his mother. Upon being confronted, he also allegedly struck another[1]. Moreover, Angelina claimed that the children themselves pleaded for Pitt to cease his actions, left "frozen and scared" by the encounter[1].
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Despite all the upheaval, the exes still share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins, Vivienne, and Knox.
One insider shared with The Daily Mail that Pitt places the blame squarely on Jolie's shoulders for their children's behavior, given that she holds primary custody[2].
"Pax, 21, was photographed last month appearing to be under the influence as he left the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles. He and his friends then went to a str*p club in Hollywood," the insider recalled. "Brad believes that whatever his kids are going through right now is a direct result of how they have been raised."
The source continued, stating that the children, now old enough to make their own choices, are left to navigate their circumstances, with Brad ready to offer advice but unable to offer a hand while blocked off from them at present.
Yet, the state of the relationship between Brad Pitt and his older sons remains painfully clear to anyone observing. As the insider put it: "Pax and Maddox have made it abundantly clear how they feel, and Brad has nothing to say about either of them."
In contrast to Pitt, Jolie believes that her ex-husband's alleged violent behavior has tarnished their children, berating him for misplaced blame and urging him to take responsibility for his actions[1].
"His fractured relationship with his children is a direct result of how he has treated them. He should stop blaming others," a source close to Jolie stated.
It appears that Pax is particularly at odds with his father, with a lack of concern on Brad's part regarding the young man's decisions. "He has zero concern with what Pax does or doesn't do," the source confirmed[2].
"His actions reflect who he is. Brad honestly considers his relationship with Pax unfixable," the confidant added.
Meanwhile, Pitt has "virtually no contact" with Maddox, the source continued. His other four children have reportedly kept him at arm's length by adjusting their surnames to "Jolie."
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In a dramatic turn of events on Father's Day in 2020, Pax openly called Brad "a world-class a**hole" on social media, blasting him as a "terrible and despicable person."
"You have no consideration or empathy towards your four youngest children who tremble in fear when in your presence," he alleged[1].
In response to the outburst, Pitt has remained relatively silent on the matter[1]. Yet, the actor maintains hope for bridging the gap with his other four children, ultimately believing that "time heals wounds"[2].
As for Jolie, she has primary custody of the twins, who are now 16 years old. But the family as a whole seems irrevocably altered. In a poignant confession to Vogue in 2020, Jolie said, "I left because the situation became unsafe and unhealthy. I'd been trying for years to find a way tomake things work, but it simply became unbearable."
She continued, "It was the right decision. I continue to focus on their healing."[3]
Despite this, the children have reportedly cut off communication with their paternal cousins, demonstrating the fractured state of the former power couple's family dynamic.
Perhaps the question of which factor—alleged violent behavior, personal choices, or parental influence—holds the most weight in the fractured relationship between Brad Pitt and his older sons remains a subjective one. However, one thing is clear: emotions run deep and time holds the power to heal or widen the divide between family members.
What do you think is the main reason for Brad Pitt's fractured relationship with his children?
- His alleged past violent behavior
- Children's personal choices
- Angelina Jolie's influence and custody
- Mutual communication breakdowns
All of these aspects could play a role in the current state of the Pitt-Jolie family. Share your thoughts and let us know what you think.
- Brad Pitt's estranged relationship with his older sons, Maddox and Pax, can be attributed to a combination of factors, including his alleged past violent behavior, their personal choices, and Angelina Jolie's influence as their primary custodian.
- The fractured relationships between Brad Pitt and his older sons have been worsened by mutual communication breakdowns and a lack of understanding on both sides, with Pitt blaming Jolie for his children's behavior and Jolie urging him to take responsibility for his actions.
