Friends of Brad Pitt have expressed their disappointment over accusations made by Pax Jolie-Pitt, his son, labeling Brad as a “terrible and despicable person.” These confidants of Brad, aged 59, conveyed to The Sun on November 22 their dismay at the portrayal of Brad as a negative figure, emphasizing his deep respect for all his children. They highlighted the challenge of seeing these allegations reemerge, noting Brad’s decision to maintain a dignified silence as a significant response. Brad’s representatives had not responded to a request for comment from In Touch at the time of reporting.
Brad’s acquaintances responded following news that Pax, 19, whom Brad shares with former spouse Angelina Jolie, had posted a harsh criticism of his father on social media, dating back to 2020. Pax’s Instagram Story at the time included a disparaging Father’s Day message directed at Brad, accompanied by a photo of Brad winning an Oscar for “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” In Pax’s strongly worded message, he accused Brad of lacking empathy and consideration, especially towards his four younger siblings, alleging they were fearful in Brad’s presence. Pax expressed his belief that Brad was oblivious to the harm he had inflicted on their family.
A source close to Pax confirmed the authenticity of the social media account, noting it was used by Pax for personal connections, primarily school friends. This source mentioned Pax’s usual reticence about discussing his parents, making his public criticism quite unexpected.
In addition to Pax, Brad and Angelina Jolie, 48, are parents to Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.
The article also touches on the history of Brad Pitt’s strained relationship with his children, tracing back to an incident involving his eldest son, Maddox, during a flight in September 2016. This event is cited as a catalyst for Brad’s separation from Angelina Jolie, leading to a custody battle over their children. Initially, Angelina was granted full custody, but by 2021, Brad received 50% custody rights. Further details emerged in court when Brad sued Angelina over the sale of Chateau Miraval Winery. In a 2022 court filing, Angelina accused Brad of physical abuse towards one of their children and herself, and of pouring beer and red wine on her and the children.
