Custody and Visitation Arrangements
Brad Pitt's connection with his children has grown distant, especially with his adult kids. According to People magazine, while Pitt has visitation rights with his younger children under the custody agreement, he has "virtually no contact" with his adult offspring. The children mainly live with their mother, Angelina Jolie, although the custody terms allow Pitt some interaction with the younger ones.
Filming Schedule Constraints
The 60-year-old actor's filming schedule has further limited his engagement with his younger children. Currently on location for his upcoming film F1, Pitt's time with his children has been more restricted in recent months.
Impact on Pitt and His Children
Sources indicate that Angelina Jolie has primary custody of the kids, but Pitt retains visitation rights with the younger ones. Pitt and Jolie share six children: Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, and twins Knox and Vivienne. The couple, who married in 2014 and separated in 2019, have had ongoing custody challenges. While Pitt is now dating Ines de Ramon, Jolie is not seeing anyone.
Shiloh and Vivienne Dropping the Pitt Surname
Recently, their daughter Shiloh made headlines by legally dropping 'Pitt' from her surname, opting to go by Shiloh Jolie. A source close to the actor revealed, “He’s aware and upset that Shiloh dropped his last name. The reminders that he’s lost his children are, of course, not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad.”
Vivienne, the youngest daughter, seems to be following a similar path. In the Playbill for the Oscar-winning musical The Outsider, which she helped produce with her mother, she is listed as Vivienne Jolie, not Vivienne Jolie-Pitt. It's uncertain if she has legally changed her name.
Challenges of High-Profile Separations
The strained relationship between Brad Pitt and his children highlights the complexities of high-profile separations. Despite the distance, it's clear that Pitt deeply cares for his children and finds the situation challenging. As the children grow and make their own choices, the dynamics within this famous family continue to evolve.
