Once the golden boy of Hollywood, Brad Pitt is now facing one of the hardest chapters of fatherhood—watching several of his children pull away from him, publicly and emotionally.
While he’s busy promoting his new $200 million racing movie F1, it’s the drama back home with his children that’s been stirring headlines just as much.
And this isn’t just about a rough patch. It looks like Pitt’s relationship with at least two of his six children with Angelina Jolie may be permanently fractured—especially when it comes to his adopted sons, Maddox and Pax.
Pax Caught in a Late-Night Spiral at Chateau Marmont
Nearly two decades after Brad himself was holed up at the Chateau Marmont following his high-profile split from Jennifer Aniston, his 21-year-old adopted son Pax was seen stumbling out of the same infamous Hollywood hotel.
Just last month, Pax was photographed looking dazed and out of sorts, supported by friends as he left the venue before heading to the Deja Vu strip club in the Hollywood Hills.
They stayed until 2:30 AM. The images didn’t go unnoticed—and reportedly caused concern within Pitt’s circle.
But Pitt, according to sources, is no longer interested in getting involved.
Pitt Reportedly “Done” with Pax and Maddox
A source close to the Oscar-winning actor told DailyMail that Pitt has all but given up on Pax. “He has zero concern with what Pax does or doesn’t do,” the insider said.
“Brad honestly considers his relationship with Pax unfixable.”
And it’s not just Pax. The same goes for Maddox, 23, who’s long distanced himself from his father.
According to the source, “Brad has nothing to say about either of them.
Pax and Maddox have made it abundantly clear how they feel.”
Father’s Day Fallout: Pax’s Public Words Still Sting
Back in 2020, Pax’s bitterness toward Pitt was clear.
On Father’s Day, he posted a scathing message alongside a photo of Pitt accepting an Oscar, calling him a “world class a**hole” and accusing him of making his kids’ lives a “constant hell.”
That post reportedly stung—and stuck.
The trouble may go back even further. In 2016, Maddox and Pitt were allegedly involved in a physical altercation on a private jet.
That incident became a turning point, triggering the eventual divorce between Jolie and Pitt.
The Name Change That Spoke Volumes
As of today, four of the six Jolie-Pitt children appear to have distanced themselves not just emotionally, but legally too.
Shiloh, now 19, dropped “Pitt” from her last name on her 18th birthday last year, officially becoming Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. Zahara, 20, a college student at Spelman, reportedly goes by Zahara Jolie.
The same goes for 15-year-old Vivienne, who will turn 17 next month along with her twin brother Knox.
And Maddox? As far back as 2021, he was already calling himself Maddox Jolie.
Pitt Blames the Upbringing, Jolie’s Camp Fires Back
Pitt allegedly feels the way his children turned out has everything to do with their upbringing under Jolie, who held primary custody for most of their lives.
“They are old enough to make their own choices,” the source close to Pitt said.
“And if those choices include drama, that’s all on them.”
But Jolie’s side isn’t staying silent. A source close to her fired back, saying Brad is still “playing the victim” and needs to take responsibility.
“If he wants to rebuild a relationship with the kids, he should acknowledge his own actions and make amends.”
A Dad’s Discipline: Old Quotes Resurface
Looking back, the signs may have always been there.
In a 2009 interview, Pitt said he saw himself as a “disciplinarian” when it came to the boys.
“Girls do no wrong,” he said at the time, “but I pull the boys back when they get out of line.”
That approach, some now argue, may have sowed long-term resentment.
Hope Isn’t Lost—At Least Not for All
Despite the tension with Maddox and Pax, Pitt is reportedly still holding out hope for a future with the remaining four children.
“He holds out hope that the others will one day come around,” the insider shared. “Time heals wounds.”
Even Brad’s extended Missouri-based family—including his 85-year-old mom Jane and 84-year-old dad William—are quietly hoping the kids will reconnect now that the long divorce battle officially ended in December 2024.
The Divide Runs Deep Between Families
Sources say the contrast between the Pitt and Jolie family trees is stark.
“Angelina doesn’t have much close family.
She’s estranged from her brother, her mom passed away, and her relationship with her dad is strained,” said one insider.
Meanwhile, the Pitt side is sprawling and tight-knit.
The children reportedly have around 30 cousins they were once close to—but haven’t spoken to in years.
“They’d spend summers together at Brad’s beach house. That’s all gone now.”
Careers Still Thriving, Despite the Family Rift
Even as personal tensions boil over, both parents are keeping busy.
Pitt is deep into promoting F1, his high-budget racing movie hitting theaters June 27.
Jolie, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, wrapped up filming the Paris-based drama Couture this spring and is gearing up for Maleficent 3.
What Comes Next for the Jolie-Pitt Family?
The wounds are deep, and the words exchanged over the years—both privately and publicly—have left their mark.
While Pitt may be letting go of his hopes for reconciliation with Maddox and Pax, there’s still a fragile thread connecting him to his other children.
Will time really heal all wounds? Or has too much already been said?
For now, the silence between father and sons seems louder than ever. And the family drama shows no sign of slowing down.