The tumultuous divorce between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has shed light on the complex and often strained relationships within their family, particularly between Brad and his son Pax. While much of the family drama has been kept private, a leaked social media post in late 2023 reignited the public’s attention on their fractured relationship.
In November 2023, a private Instagram Story from Pax, originally posted on Father’s Day in 2020, resurfaced. The post, directed at Brad, contained harsh accusations, with Pax calling his father a “world class [expletive]” and accusing him of making his younger siblings “tremble in fear.” Pax expressed that Brad had “no regard or empathy” for his eldest children and stated that the actor had caused “constant hell” for those closest to him. Pax concluded the message by stating, “You will never understand the damage you have done because you are incapable of doing so.”
Private Plane Incident and Family Fallout
This explosive post was not an isolated incident. In 2016, during their divorce proceedings, Angelina Jolie cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. Court documents later revealed an alleged altercation between Brad and their son Maddox on a private plane, which reportedly contributed to Jolie’s decision to file for divorce. Although investigations by child protective services and the FBI found no charges to be warranted, the emotional fallout within the family has been long-lasting and continues to affect Brad’s relationships with his older children, including Pax.
Brad, who shares six children with Jolie, has been publicly silent on the specifics of these family matters. The actor has maintained a distance from his eldest children, including Pax, who was adopted by Jolie from Vietnam and later adopted by Brad. Despite this ongoing estrangement, the details of what exactly transpired within the family remain largely private.
Pax’s Life Today
Now an adult, Pax turned 21 in November 2024. He has faced some personal challenges recently, including accidents involving his e-bike and a car crash. Despite these setbacks, Pax has maintained a strong bond with his mother, and both he and his brother Maddox have taken on behind-the-scenes roles in their mother’s film projects. Angelina has praised their contributions, particularly during intense scenes in filming, highlighting their support.
Brad Moving On
Brad has not been seen publicly with Pax in years, and it’s believed that communication between him and his children is minimal. Reflecting on his prolonged divorce proceedings, Brad downplayed the significance of their finalization, stating it was “just something coming to fruition. Legally.” In the years following his separation, Brad has begun dating Ines De Ramon, and the couple made their first public appearance together in 2024.
The strained relationship between Brad Pitt and Pax remains one of the many unresolved issues within the family, and as both continue to move forward in their separate lives, the full details of their rift remain largely out of the public eye.
