Brad Pitt is reportedly upset by the growing distance between him and several of his children following his split from Angelina Jolie. According to the report, multiple children have distanced themselves from Pitt’s surname over the years, with Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne all dropping “Pitt” from their names in different ways after the couple’s 2016 breakup. The piece says Maddox and Shiloh went further by pursuing legal name changes, and Maddox recently asked to be identified as Maddox Chivan Jolie.
A source quoted in the story says Pitt is especially hurt that his children do not want a public association with his last name. The report describes this as one of the most painful consequences of the divorce for the actor, who allegedly remains troubled by the strained family ties.
The article also references long-running allegations surrounding Pitt’s conduct during the marriage, including claims that he physically attacked and verbally abused Jolie and the children before the divorce. It says an earlier court filing alleged mistreatment began well before the family’s September 2016 plane trip. The story suggests those accusations have made reconciliation more difficult and have affected the children’s willingness to reconnect.
Despite the tension, the report says Pitt has not given up hope that he may eventually repair his relationship with his children. An insider is quoted as saying he understands he cannot force reconciliation and must leave the decision to them. The source also says Pitt fears that if too much time passes, it may become even harder to rebuild trust and restore contact.
According to the article, Pitt is worried about becoming permanently disconnected from his children. While he reportedly wants to make things right, the piece notes that several of the children are now adults and can choose whether or not to reestablish a relationship. For now, the story says, they appear unwilling to reconnect publicly.
The report presents the situation as part of an ongoing family rift that has continued since Pitt and Jolie ended their marriage. It portrays Pitt as hoping for a future reconciliation, but also as facing an uncertain path with children who have clearly signaled distance from his name and public identity.
