Brad Pitt is out promoting his new film F1, but instead of headlines about race cars or red carpets, it’s his strained relationships with his children making waves.
Much like Tom Cruise’s infamous couch-jumping moment, Pitt’s latest publicity run seems to be doing far more damage than good.
The difference? This time, it’s not eccentric behavior—it’s something deeper, more personal, and far more painful.
Pitt is now airing grievances about his own children, some of whom have chosen to distance themselves from him completely.
A Shocking Public Disownment
Sources close to Pitt have gone on record making comments that feel cold and deeply personal.
When asked about Pax, his 21-year-old son who was recently spotted stumbling drunk out of LA’s Chateau Marmont and heading into a strip club at 2:30 a.m., Pitt’s team didn’t offer concern or compassion.
Instead, they told the Daily Mail, “[Brad] has zero concern with what Pax does or doesn’t do.”
Zero concern. For a child he adopted at the age of three from Vietnam? The boy whose name was changed from Pham Quang Sang to Pax Jolie-Pitt, brought to the U.S. to be part of a global power couple’s family? That comment left many stunned.
Pax Drops the ‘Pitt’ — and the Closeness
Pax has reportedly dropped “Pitt” from his last name. Given these comments, it’s not hard to see why.
Sources from Brad’s side even added, “Pax’s actions reflect who he is… Brad honestly considers his relationship with Pax unfixable.”
Unfixable. That word carries weight—especially from a father.
And especially when said so publicly.
More Than Just One Estranged Child
It’s not just Pax. Pitt reportedly has no ongoing relationship with Maddox, his eldest adopted son, either.
One insider bluntly told the press: “Pax and Maddox have made it abundantly clear how they feel, and Brad has nothing to say about either of them.”
This from a father of six—who once proudly paraded his multiracial family as a symbol of love and togetherness.
Now? The public’s seeing a drastically different side.
Echoes of the Past Resurface
These revelations come in the shadow of long-standing allegations from Angelina Jolie, who previously detailed disturbing claims about Brad’s behavior during their marriage.
In one court filing, Jolie accused Pitt of physical abuse aboard a plane, including pouring beer on her and one of the kids, and pushing her against a bathroom wall.
While Pitt has always denied these claims, the emotional fracture between him and his children only seems to grow wider—and more visible.
A Father’s Responsibility or a PR Strategy Gone Wrong?
With a history of alcoholism (which Pitt himself has acknowledged), many believe the actor should be looking inward rather than lashing out.
If he’s truly committed to recovery, some argue he ought to reflect on what led to this disintegration of his family relationships—particularly with his adopted sons.
Pax, who once shared his father’s passion for motorbikes, has reportedly crashed his electric dirt bike multiple times.
Some see this as a sign of inner turmoil—a cry for help from someone who may be battling self-loathing, rejection, and pain.
And nothing fuels self-loathing quite like a parent telling the world they’ve given up on you.
The Cold Silence Toward the Daughters
Pitt’s relationships with his daughters appear no less fractured.
Zahara, 20, and Shiloh, 19, have also reportedly dropped “Pitt” from their names.
Shiloh’s legal name change made headlines, and Zahara publicly introduced herself as just “Zahara Jolie” during a college event.
According to Pitt’s camp, he now sees only his youngest biological children, Vivienne and Knox, both 16, and even that interaction is said to be “periodic” at best.
The Viral Father’s Day Post That Still Stings
Back in 2020, Pax posted a harsh message on Instagram for Father’s Day.
Alongside a picture of Pitt holding an Oscar, he wrote:
“You time and time again prove to be a terrible and despicable person.
You have no consideration or empathy toward your four youngest children… You have made the lives of those closest to me a constant hell.”
Many dismissed it at the time as teenage rebellion. But with recent developments, it feels more like a cry that was never properly heard.
Meanwhile, Brad Moves On With a New Love
While all of this unfolds, Brad has been making public appearances in New York with his much-younger girlfriend, Ines de Ramon.
He told People magazine he loves her because she’s “no drama.”
That quote didn’t sit well with many who feel he’s reducing the serious concerns of his children to nothing more than… well, “drama.”
He’s been spotted having dinner with Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid, grinning for cameras, looking relaxed.
But behind the scenes, reports claim he carries “a lot of heartbreak” over his estranged kids.
The Real Question No One’s Asking
As Pitt rolls out his $200 million movie, the spotlight should be on his performance—but instead, it’s on his parenting.
And the big question remains: Why is a father so willing to speak harshly about his children in public?
Instead of distancing himself, many believe Pitt should be saying: “I love all my children and my door is always open.”
Because at the end of the day, flashy premieres and glossy magazine covers fade—but what your children remember stays forever.