Brad Pitt appears to have reached a breaking point with his adopted sons Pax and Maddox, as a long-running family rift continues to unravel publicly. Nearly a decade after his high-profile split from Angelina Jolie, insiders claim the Oscar-winning actor has “washed his hands” of Pax, following the 21-year-old’s wild night out in Los Angeles.
From Chateau Marmont to Strip Club Escapade
In a full-circle moment, Pax was recently spotted stumbling out of the infamous Chateau Marmont, the same hotel where Pitt once sought refuge after his 2005 split from Jennifer Aniston. Accompanied by friends, Pax left the hotel in a dazed state before heading to Deja Vu strip club in the Hollywood Hills, finally leaving around 2:30 a.m.
The incident raised eyebrows, particularly among those close to Pitt.
A source told Daily Mail, “Brad has zero concern with what Pax does or doesn’t do. His actions reflect who he is. Brad honestly considers his relationship with Pax unfixable.”
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Inside the Jolie-Pitt Family Fallout
The fractured family ties aren’t limited to Pax. Brad, 61, is reportedly struggling to maintain relationships with most of his six children. Here’s how each child has distanced themselves:
• Shiloh, 19, legally dropped “Pitt” from her last name in 2024 and now goes by Shiloh Nouvel Jolie.
• Zahara, 20, a student at Spelman College, reportedly goes by Zahara Jolie.
• Vivienne, 16, also uses the Jolie surname, while her twin brother Knox’s status remains unclear.
• Maddox, 23, has long used Maddox Jolie and has had a strained relationship with Pitt since their infamous 2016 altercation aboard a private jet—an incident that allegedly triggered Jolie’s divorce filing.
Pax, for his part, once referred to Pitt as a “world class ahole”** and accused him of making life “a constant hell” for his younger siblings. On Father’s Day 2020, he posted a scathing message, claiming the children “tremble in fear” around their father.
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Pitt vs. Jolie: Who’s to Blame?
The source close to Pitt places the blame squarely on Angelina Jolie, who held primary custody for years:
“Brad believes their behavior is a direct result of how they were raised. He would offer advice if he could, but the current relationships don’t allow for that.”
Meanwhile, a Jolie insider fired back, saying, “Brad continues to play the victim. His fractured relationships with the kids are a direct result of his own actions. If he wants reconciliation, he should take accountability.”
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Pitt Holds Out Hope for Reconnection with Some Kids
Despite the irreparable damage with Pax and Maddox, Pitt reportedly still hopes to reconnect with his other children. “Time heals wounds,” a source said, suggesting that Pitt and his tight-knit Missouri-based family are still holding out hope. Brad’s parents, Jane and William Pitt, have expressed disappointment that the grandchildren they once vacationed with have not been in contact for years.
In contrast, Jolie remains largely estranged from her own extended family—her brother, father, and other relatives are reportedly distant or cut off.
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Life Goes On: Pitt and Jolie Stay Busy
Despite the family drama, both actors continue to flourish professionally. Pitt is currently promoting his $200 million racing film F1, which drops on June 27, while Jolie, who just turned 50, recently wrapped filming the Paris-set drama Couture and is preparing for Maleficent 3.
But as both stars remain in the spotlight, it’s clear that their personal lives—especially their complex relationships with their children—continue to make headlines.
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Will time mend the Jolie-Pitt family, or are some wounds too deep to heal? For now, the divide seems wider than ever.
