Hollywood megastar Brad Pitt has long tried to keep the details of his private life, especially his role as a father to six children with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, out of the spotlight. But behind the scenes, a bitter emotional battle has been quietly unfolding — and now, Pitt reportedly believes his relationship with at least two of his children may be permanently broken.

The Shocking Turning Point

According to sources close to the actor, Pitt is devastated by what he calls a “deep and growing rift” with two of his children, believed to be Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19. The tensions have reportedly grown so severe that Pitt now privately admits the relationship may be “unfixable,” despite years of trying to reconcile.

“Brad feels helpless,” a source told Us Weekly. “He’s made effort after effort, tried family therapy, reached out countless times — but nothing seems to mend the divide.”

The final blow may have come in late 2024, when Pax posted a now-infamous Father’s Day message on social media from years prior, which surfaced again and went viral. In it, he allegedly called Pitt a “world-class a**hole” and accused him of causing pain to the family.

Angelina Jolie Under Fire

The fallout from these revelations has triggered a wave of backlash — not at Brad Pitt, but at his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie. Critics and even some former insiders have accused Jolie of “poisoning” the children against their father during and after the couple’s bitter custody battle, which began in 2016 and dragged on for years.

Jolie has denied any such allegations and has never spoken publicly about the children’s feelings toward their father. However, leaked court documents and statements suggest a long and complicated legal history surrounding custody, alleged abuse on a 2016 private jet flight, and conflicting narratives between the two Hollywood icons.

Supporters of Pitt say he has spent years working on his sobriety, taking accountability, and seeking ways to reconnect with his children — only to be met with silence or hostility from some of them.

“It’s as if Brad has been erased from parts of their lives,” one insider said.

Public Sentiment Splits

While some fans stand behind Jolie, praising her for protecting her kids, others believe she may have contributed to the alienation.

“She didn’t just walk away from Brad — she made sure the kids did too,” tweeted one fan, echoing a sentiment growing among Pitt supporters.

Others took to Reddit and fan forums to share disappointment in the fractured family dynamic, with some even suggesting parental alienation may have occurred behind closed doors.

“Whatever happened between them, the kids are the ones who lose,” wrote a user on a celebrity gossip thread. “It’s heartbreaking.”

A Father’s Silent Grief

Those close to Pitt say he is deeply wounded, particularly because he always envisioned himself as a devoted father. Despite his fame and fortune, what hurts most is the emotional distance from the children he once raised closely.

“He still loves all his kids deeply. He hasn’t given up entirely — but he’s starting to accept that things may never go back to the way they were,” the source added.

He reportedly maintains a stronger bond with some of his other children, including Shiloh and the twins, Knox and Vivienne, though even those relationships have seen strain amid the public drama.

Could Healing Still Happen?

Therapists and family counselors weighing in on the situation note that parental alienation, trauma, and years of public scrutiny can leave lasting scars on parent-child relationships. But not all hope is lost.

“Even in the most fractured families, healing is possible with honesty, time, and space,” said family therapist Dr. Carla Jensen. “But it has to be on the child’s terms.”

Brad Pitt, now 61, has reportedly taken this advice to heart, backing off from attempts to force reconnection and focusing instead on living a life that “sets an example.”

Jolie’s Silence Speaks Volumes

Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie continues to remain mostly silent in public about the issue. She was last photographed in New York with Zahara and Vivienne, with no mention of the ongoing family conflict. Some believe her silence is strategic, while others argue it’s a form of self-protection — or protection for the kids.

Still, whispers around Hollywood are growing louder, with more insiders suggesting that this once-power couple’s post-divorce co-parenting dynamic may be among the most fractured in Tinseltown history.

Final Thoughts

Whether you side with Team Pitt or Team Jolie, one thing is clear: the children are now adults, forming their own views, decisions, and paths forward. Brad Pitt may believe some bonds are “unfixable,” but fans and family observers can only hope that time — and love — will eventually heal what fame and heartbreak have damaged.