Brad Pitt ‘devastated’ after learning about daughter Zahara’s engagement rumors through media
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brad Pitt has been left reeling after reportedly finding out about his daughter Zahara Marley Jolie’s engagement rumors from the press, 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.”
The 'Fight Club' star, who shares six children with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, has long expressed a desire to maintain close ties with his children. However, insiders claim this latest incident has underscored the growing distance between Brad and Zahara.
Brad Pitt was 'devastated' after finding out about Zahara’s engagement rumors through media
Brad Pitt had no idea that Zahara Marley Jolie might be engaged. The insider claimed the actor found out about it through tabloid coverage and was “devastated” by the revelation, as per Reality Tea.
“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.”
Zahara Marley Jolie ditches blingy diamond ring after engagement rumors swirl
The engagement buzz began when Zahara Marley Jolie was photographed wearing a sparkling diamond ring on her left ring finger during a dinner outing in Hollywood, as reported by Page Six. She was seen dining with a man identified as Elijah Cooper, and the pair were all smiles as they left the restaurant together.
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The 20-year-old kept things casual in a black tank top, cropped cardigan, loose pants, and strappy sandals, with the ring clearly visible and catching attention. While neither of her parents' representatives commented on the situation, the ring fueled speculation that Zahara may be engaged.
However, just days later, Zahara seemed to dial things back.
During a weekend date at Disneyland with Elijah, she was notably seen without the diamond ring, according to the Daily Mail. The pair appeared affectionate, holding hands as they strolled through Anaheim’s amusement park. They wore coordinated outfits — white T-shirts, light-wash jeans, and matching Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears.
Despite the loved-up outing, Zahara’s bare ring finger left fans guessing about the true status of her relationship and whether the engagement rumors were premature or intentionally kept private.
Brad Pitt’s relationship with his children remains strained years after Angelina Jolie split
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship has remained strained long after their 2016 split. Though they were together for over a decade and share six children, their contentious divorce, which was finalized in late 2024, has led to an ongoing rift, particularly between the 'Fight Club' actor and the children.
Several of their children, including Shiloh and Zahara, have dropped Brad's surname, highlighting the deepening estrangement.
Despite Brad expressing a desire for closeness, reports suggest he has little contact with some of his children, and tensions continue to simmer as the family grows increasingly distant.
