While most stars use press tours to drum up excitement for their latest work, Brad Pitt’s current promo run for his upcoming film F1 has taken a sharp and deeply personal turn.
Instead of keeping the focus on the movie, Pitt and his camp are making headlines for some strikingly harsh comments about his own children — comments many are finding impossible to ignore.
A Public Disownment and a Private Breakdown
Pitt, now 61, appears to be severing ties with two of his adopted sons, Pax and Maddox.
According to “sources” close to the actor, Pitt has “zero concern” for Pax and views their relationship as “unfixable.”
That statement came just days after Pax, now 21, was filmed in a visibly inebriated state leaving L.A.’s Chateau Marmont and heading into a strip club.
For many, the cruelty wasn’t in Pax’s actions, but in his father’s cold reaction.
Let’s not forget: Pitt adopted Pax from Vietnam when he was just a toddler.
That child, who didn’t even speak English back then, was brought into a whole new world by Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
It’s heartbreaking to think that the man who gave him a new name and a new life could now be so dismissive.
Pax Isn’t Alone — Maddox Also Reportedly Shut Out
According to the same Pitt sources, Maddox has also been cut off.
Both he and Pax have reportedly made it “abundantly clear how they feel” — and Pitt, they say, “has nothing to say about either of them.”
The statement paints a picture of a father giving up on his sons, not fighting for them.
It’s all a bit much, especially coming from someone who’s been open about his own struggles with alcohol and fatherhood. Shouldn’t that spark more compassion?
A Long History of Tension With the Kids
This isn’t the first time Brad and his children have made headlines.
Back in 2016, Jolie accused Pitt of abusive behavior during a now-infamous flight.
She claimed Pitt poured beer on her and one of the kids and made deeply inappropriate remarks.
Pitt denied the accusations, but the rift in the family clearly deepened.
Then came Pax’s explosive Father’s Day post in 2020. It wasn’t vague. It was direct, raw, and scathing.
He accused Pitt of making their lives “a constant hell” and claimed the younger children were afraid of him.
It’s hard to read something like that and not wonder where things went so wrong.
A Father’s Role Should Be to Heal, Not Harm
As Pitt navigates life with his new girlfriend, 34-year-old Ines de Ramon, he’s reportedly telling people she’s “no drama” — a curious comment given the public family chaos he’s part of right now.
Paparazzi caught him smiling and dining with A-listers like Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid, while at the same time, his children seem to be retreating from him completely.
Three of the six kids — Pax, Maddox, and most recently Shiloh — have dropped the “Pitt” from their last names.
Zahara reportedly refers to herself simply as Zahara Marley Jolie. That doesn’t scream healthy co-parenting.
Could Things Be Different?
Instead of slamming his children through anonymous sources, Pitt could’ve taken the high road.
A simple “I love all my children and my door is always open” would have gone a long way. But that’s not what happened.
And now, the public is watching this family drama unfold like a bad soap opera.
To make things more confusing, another “insider” told Us Weekly that Pitt still carries “deep heartbreak” over his estranged kids.
He apparently sees only the youngest twins, Knox and Vivienne, and only occasionally. The rest? Radio silence.
A Painful Pattern of Rejection
Child psychologist or not, anyone can see how public rejection from a parent can mess with a young adult’s sense of self.
Pax’s recent behavior — from drunken nights to motorcycle accidents — might be symptoms of that deeper emotional pain.
And still, Pitt seems unwilling to extend grace or understanding.
It’s especially puzzling coming from someone who has openly battled addiction himself.
If anyone should know how hard the road can be, it’s him.
A Once-Golden Image, Now Cracking
Brad Pitt used to be the golden boy of Hollywood — charming, talented, adored.
But this new wave of stories is starting to tarnish that image.
He’s being portrayed not just as a flawed father, but as someone unwilling to even try to mend the damage.
Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie’s camp has pushed back hard, suggesting that Pitt is still trying to play the victim instead of taking accountability.
Maybe Pax Was Right All Along
Back in 2020, when Pax posted that scathing Father’s Day message, many assumed it was just teenage anger.
But now, in light of Pitt’s own words and attitude, it’s harder to dismiss.
Pax warned that “the truth will come to light someday.” Maybe this is it.
The One Question That Still Matters
As Pitt walks red carpets and promotes his new $200 million film, reporters might gush over the production or ask about his love life.
But the only real question anyone should be asking is: “What happened between you and your children?”
Because until he answers that — not through unnamed sources but as a father — the story of Brad Pitt’s crumbling family won’t go away.