The relationship between actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, lovingly called ‘Branjelina’, has fallen apart in ways fans could never have imagined. Hollywood’s former ‘IT couple’ got embroiled in a messy lawsuit over the custody of their kids and the division of assets. The controversy intensified after their daughter, Zahara, dropped Pitt’s surname. According to September 2026 reports, their eldest son, Maddox also followed the same path.
Brad Pitt’s other kids are also barely in touch with him, and one of them even publicly slammed him, calling him an “awful human.” The estrangement from his kids allegedly left Brad Pitt “devastated.” The F1 actor’s reaction to his kids pulling away from him has come under focus.
Brad Pitt was ‘deeply hurt’ as his kids dropped his surname
Maddox became Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s second child after Zahara, to drop the Fight Club actor’s surname. According to reports by Us Weekly and PEOPLE, Brad Pitt was “deeply hurt,” “devastated,” and “upset” to learn that his children no longer want to be associated with his name. Sources said the constant public reminders that his children were distancing themselves from him were extremely difficult for him to handle.
Brad Pitt was allegedly disheartened due to his estrangement from his kids. His and Angelina Jolie’s son, Maddox dropping his last name is the latest blow to their relationship. Read More
