Brad Pitt's 'sad' parents fear they may never spend time with his children again amid 8-year estrangement

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's six children have reportedly been cut off from their grandparents, Bill and Jane Pitt, for the past eight years amid the couple's ongoing divorce and legal battles. 

The bitter conflict has created a heartbreaking divide, keeping the actor's parents, who once spent time with their grandchildren, from maintaining any contact with them. The estrangement has forced the Pitts to accept the painful reality of being separated from their grandchildren.

To understand the context, Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016 following a dramatic altercation on a private jet. Brad Pitt has also been distanced from his six children: Shiloh, 18; twins Knox and Vivienne, 16; Maddox, 23; Pax, 20; and Zahara, 19. 

Brad Pitt's parents fear they may never be able to spend time with their grandchildren again

Insiders have confirmed to DailyMail.com that Brad Pitt’s parents have not seen their grandchildren in about eight years, due to the ongoing divorce and legal battle between Pitt and Jolie. 

“Brad Pitt's parents have not been able to see their beloved grandchildren for around eight years amid the ongoing divorce and legal battle between Brad and Angelina,” a source revealed.

Before the split, the bond between the grandparents and grandchildren was strong, with the family often taking photos and enjoying quality time together. 

The source shared, “Prior to the separation, they were a part of the kids’ lives and they all spent a lot of time together. It is just heartbreaking to see that this is no longer the case.”

The insider continued, “It is one thing for the kids to not see their father, but for Jane and Bill to not have any contact with their precious grandkids is sad. They are in their 80s and to think that they would never be able to spend time with the kids again is just unbelievable.”

Photos showed the grandparents' last time with their grandchildren at the premiere of Angelina Jolie’s film 'Unbroken'. At the event, Jane expressed her pride in Jolie, saying, “We're so very proud of Angie. This means so much to our family, especially our grandchildren. We love her dearly.”

In a separate interview, Angelina spoke fondly of Brad’s parents, recalling how they welcomed her adopted children with open arms. “When I first met them I came in with two adopted children from other countries and I didn't know how they were going to be. But they are equally loving with them,” she said.

Brad Pitt has also been estranged from his children for years

Brad Pitt has also been estranged from his children for years, with little to no contact, particularly with his eldest three. Additionally, his children Zahara, Vivienne, and Shiloh have chosen to drop 'Pitt' from their last names.

The grandparents, living in Missouri, have been deeply hurt by the ongoing separation and have had to witness these developments from afar.

A source shared, "They are grandparents who live for their grandkids, but have not seen them in years. That is tragic for both sides."

Internet blames Angelina Jolie for estrangement between Brad Pitt's parents and his children

Upon discovering the 8-year estrangement between Brad Pitt’s parents and his children, many online users quickly voiced their opinions, criticizing Angelina Jolie, while others emphasized the children's right to spend time with their grandparents.

One worried, "That’s awful. Hope she regrets this ostracising of the grandparents. It’s a real loss. And I’m sure when it happens to her down the track she’ll feel the full pain of it. And deservedly so."

Another added, "Very sad! The time will come when at least some of the children will deeply resent being deprived of their grandparents & extended family."

The third user stated, "She’s playing a toxic game. Those poor children."

An individual shared, "That’s just incredibly sad!! Angelina will pay a price for bringing so selfish!"

One more person wrote online, "Most of those children are adults now, and can make their own decision about seeing their grandparents."

The last person commented, "Those kids are old enough to make contact with their grandparents if they want to but the mother has poisoned them beyond a point of no return..."

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