Brad Pitt, one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, is ready to make amends with his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, and rebuild his relationship with their children. The ongoing custody battle, which started in 2016, has left Pitt estranged from his six children: Maddox, 22; Pax, 20; Zahara, 19; Shiloh, 18; and twins Vivienne and Knox, 15. In a heartfelt move, Pitt is now willing to call a truce with Jolie to reconnect with his family.
Brad Pitt’s Regret and Willingness to Surrender
In a candid revelation, Brad Pitt admitted that he “wasn’t a model husband” and is now ready to make peace with Angelina Jolie. An insider told In Touch, “Brad’s kids now want nothing to do with him.” This comes after his daughter Shiloh legally removed “Pitt” from her surname on her 18th birthday, followed by her sisters, Vivienne and Zahara, who also chose to drop their father’s last name.
The source further added, “He’s sorry for everything that went down, and he knows he wasn’t a model husband or dad during the time they were together.” This realization has led Pitt to reconsider his actions and prioritize his children’s well-being over ongoing disputes.
The custody battle has been a significant source of strain for Pitt, especially after his daughter Vivienne celebrated nearly 3,000 miles away with her mother at the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Father’s Day snub was particularly painful for Pitt, as it followed a legal blow from Shiloh. A source close to Pitt revealed that the Bullet Train star is now ready to end the feud, stating, “Never in a million years did Brad imagine this yearslong fight and rivalry. He’s willing to throw his hands up and surrender.”
Strained Relationships and Hope for Reconciliation
The strained relationship between Brad Pitt and his children is evident. Around the time Shiloh legally changed her name, Vivienne was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the Playbill for the Broadway musical The Outsiders, which she co-produced with her mother. Zahara also introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie at a sorority initiation ceremony at Spelman College in November 2023.
The insider revealed that Pitt is grappling with the consequences of his actions and the years-long custody battle. “The kids’ dropping Brad’s name is just the tip of the iceberg,” the source told In Touch. Despite his efforts, Pitt now wonders if his actions were worth the estrangement from his children.
Pitt’s eldest son, Maddox, testified against him in the custody dispute following an alleged physical altercation on a private plane. Recently, it was reported that Maddox wants to sever any ties with his father and become his mother’s “protector.”
As Brad Pitt seeks reconciliation, he understands that the decision to reconnect must come from his children. “Brad knows he can’t force the issue and he can’t make his children want to see him,” the source continued, adding, “It has to be on their terms, but he’ll be there when they’re ready.”