Angelina Jolie 'hates' Brad Pitt for cutting ties with sons Maddox and Pax and playing the ‘victim'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Angelina Jolie is reportedly distressed over the growing distance between her ex-husband Brad Pitt and their two eldest sons, Maddox and Pax.
The actress is upset that Pitt has severed ties with the boys, with insiders claiming she believes he’s using their missteps as justification for his estrangement, according to an exclusive Radar Online report.
The report also revealed that Jolie views Pitt’s recent behavior as playing the “victim” in the ongoing family rift.
Angelina Jolie ‘heartbroken’ over Brad Pitt’s estrangement from Maddox and Pax, says source
A source close to Jolie shared that the actress is “heartbroken” over Pitt’s deteriorating bond with the kids, particularly Maddox, 23, and Pax, 21. The former couple share six children in total, including Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox, reported celebrity gossip website RealityTea.
The insider alleged Jolie “hates” the way Pitt has used the boys’ mistakes as a reason to cut ties. “She also hates the way he has been portraying himself as a victim in all this,” the source added.
Despite her frustrations, Jolie has reportedly continued to prioritize what she believes is best for her children.
The source said she’s told friends that she has always given them freedom and stood by them through their ups and downs.
The insider added that the actress considers incidents like “bike crashes and a drunken night out” as part of raising teenagers and doesn’t believe such events should permanently damage a parent-child relationship.
Brad Pitt ‘devastated’ over permanent estrangement from sons Maddox and Pax, claims source
Meanwhile, Pitt is said to be grappling with the likelihood of a “permanent estrangement” from Maddox and Pax. A source close to the actor claimed he’s “devastated” but has accepted that their bond may never be restored.
The insider alleged Pitt believes someone may have turned the older boys against him and now sees little hope for reconciliation.
The report follows recent incidents involving Pax, including two e-bike crashes last year and a public outing earlier this month at Chateau Marmont, where he appeared intoxicated and was seen leaning on friends for support.
A source indicated that Pax’s actions were the “final straw” for Pitt, who is now said to be “completely detached” from his son and has given up efforts to mend their relationship.
Brad Pitt learns of Zahara’s engagement from media, a painful reminder of deepening family rift
Earlier, Pitt was left reeling after reportedly finding out about his daughter Zahara Marley Jolie’s engagement rumors through the press, and not from Zahara herself.
The 61-year-old actor was allegedly unaware of the 20-year-old’s possible engagement and only learned about it through media reports, an emotional blow described by sources as a “punch in the gut.”
“She didn’t tell him. Brad found out through the media. It was a punch to the gut,” the source revealed. They added that the 'Wolfs' actor has “always wanted a relationship with his kids,” but moments like these highlight how removed he now is from their lives.
As Zahara continues to grow and make adult decisions, Brad is reportedly feeling “heartbroken,” with the engagement news serving as a reminder of “how far apart they really are.”
In the midst of ongoing estrangement from his older children, Pitt’s apparent exclusion from major milestones, underscores the emotional distance that now defines his relationship with his family, leaving both parents grappling with the fallout in different ways.
