Overview

• A source close to Pitt told the Daily Mail that he considers his relationships with Maddox and Pax irreparable and has washed his hands of their drama.
• Shiloh, Zahara, Knox and Vivienne have dropped 'Pitt' from their surnames, with Shiloh legally changing hers upon turning 18.
• Brad Pitt attributes the family rift to how the children were raised and views any further conflicts as their personal choices.
• The estrangement traces back to a 2016 private-plane altercation and an eight-year divorce battle that concluded in December 2024.
• Pax’s recent e-bike crashes and late-night outings at Chateau Marmont are cited as catalysts for Pitt’s decision to sever ties with his younger son.