brad feetdaughter of Shiloh Jolie-PittHe independently hired an attorney and dropped “Pete” from his last name when he turned 18. Although Pitt remains hopeful about reuniting with Shiloh, their relationship has been strained following allegations from a 2016 affair and a lengthy custody battle.
Pete's efforts to create a bond, including creating a skate park and art studio for the children, were not successful. meantime, Angelina Jolie And her children have a close relationship, with Jolie accusing Pitt of abuse, which he denies.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt's decision to drop Brad Pitt's name on his 18th birthday has raised many questions about the cause of his strained relationship with his six children.
Article continues below advertisement
Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh hires lawyer to change her last name without Angelina Jolie's knowledge
![Angelina Jolie and her children at the Eternals UK gala screening](https://theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io/brand-img/123/0x0/2023/10/04144521/Angelina-Jolie-And-Her-Kids-scaled.jpeg?)
According to daily mail, Pitt's daughter Shiloh, who turns 18 on May 27, took the lead in independently hiring and funding her own attorney to legally remove Pitt from her last name, “Jolie-Pitt.”
A source familiar with the situation said, “Angie doesn’t know and can’t make excuses because Shiloh hired her own lawyer and paid for it herself.” “History and Shiloh’s violation of victims’ rights, yes, that’s part of it.”
Sources close to Pitt previously told the publication that he hopes to reconnect with Shiloh now that she is an adult and can independently decide the nature of their relationship.
Article continues below advertisement
“Now that Shiloh is 18, she can make up her mind about how she wants her relationship with her father to develop,” the source said.
The source also noted that the “Bullet Train” star will continue to love Shiloh “unconditionally” regardless of her decision. “The difference now is that Shiloh makes the choice,” they said.
Article continues below advertisement
The infamous private jet fight between Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and their six children.
![Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attending the event](https://theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io/brand-img/123/0x0/2023/07/Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitt-Accused-Of-Hostile-Takeover-Chateau-scaled.jpg?)
Pitt may have little chance of reconciling with his children after their 2016 private jet confrontation controversy.
According to an FBI report on the incident released in 2022, Jolie accused Pitt of physically assaulting her during their flight to California. The 'Maleficient' actress claimed Pitt grabbed her head and shoulders, shook her and yelled, “You're ruining this family.”
The report also accused Pitt of punching the ceiling of the jet, growling at his children and spilling beer on his estranged wife. Additionally, the “Fight Club” actor was accused of assaulting one of his children on a plane, but was later cleared of wrongdoing by LA police.
Article continues below advertisement
After their infamous jet fight and subsequent split, Pitt and Jolie became embroiled in a lengthy custody battle, which initially ended with the actor winning 50-50 custody in 2021, but was overturned on appeal. The judge also ordered 'reunification therapy' for Pitt and his children.
Article continues below advertisement
Brad Pitt's son Pax describes him as a horrible, mean person on Father's Day
![Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Pax Tien Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie.](https://theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io/brand-img/123/0x0/2024/05/30183421/MEGA806700_014.jpg?)
Pete has reportedly worked hard to bond with his children, including setting up a skate park and art studio at his home to reflect Shiloh's interests. He also arranged for a car and security arrangements to transport the children from Jolie's home to Jolie's home during custody visits.
Unfortunately, these efforts did not bring the two closer. Pete's son Parks harshly criticized him on Pacher Day 2020, calling him a “world-class idiot.”
In an unearthed Instagram post, he shared a photo of the actor receiving his Oscar and wrote, “Happy Father's Day to this international asshole. You prove time and time again that you are a horrible, despicable person.”
He continued: “You have no consideration or empathy for your four youngest children who are shaking in fear in front of you. You have made life a living hell for those closest to me. You can say whatever you want to yourself and the world, but , but the truth will come out someday.”
“Well, happy Father’s Day, you damned horrible human being!” He concluded. explosion.
Article continues below advertisement
The six children share a close bond with their mother Angelina Jolie.
![Angelina Jolie and children](https://theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io/brand-img/123/0x0/2022/08/MEGA517485_009-scaled.jpg?)
Pitt and Jolie's six children – Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 15 – formed a close-knit group with their mom.
Last year, Jolie described her children as “the closest people to me in my life. They're my best friends. We've had to heal. There are things we have to heal.”
Moreover, although the children frequently walked the red carpet with their mother, none of them did the same as Pitt, despite the fact that he often expressed pride in his biological daughter Shiloh.
In addition to Shiloh, Pitt's other daughters, Zahara and Vivienne, have also stopped using his last name, although they have not taken the same legal action as Shiloh.
Brad Pitt continues to be alienated from his children, 'the biggest sadness of his life'
![Brad Pitt 76th Venice Film Festival](https://theblast.prod.media.wordpress.mattersmedia.io/brand-img/123/0x0/2021/09/MEGA491289_008-scaled.jpg?)
A source told the Daily Mail that Pitt's estranged relationship with his six children remains a cause of 'sorrow' in the actor's life.
The source claimed, “This is the result of textbook parental alienation and a great sadness in his life.” “(Angelina) has been telling the same lies about (Brad) over and over again for years and the reality is that she has alienated her children and the reality is that it upsets Brad. He cares about them all.” It's devastating.”
The insider added that fatherhood has been incredibly important to Pitt and the 60-year-old may consider starting a family with girlfriend Inés de Ramon, 31, with whom he lives.