Brangelina Custody Battle Nears End as Twins Turn 18

The nearly decade-long custody dispute between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is nearing its conclusion with the impending 18th birthdays of their twins, Vivienne and Knox, on July 12, 2026. This event marks the termination of the residual custody agreement that granted Pitt visitation rights to his minor children. The end of this agreement is seen by some as the final chapter in the public saga of "Brangelina," which began with Jolie's divorce filing in September 2016.

Amidst ongoing legal battles, including one over Chateau Miraval, several of the former couple's six children have legally removed 'Pitt' from their surnames. Maddox, the eldest, filed to drop the name on May 28, 2026. Sources suggest this signifies a "very limited" relationship with Brad Pitt, with Angelina Jolie allegedly having "alienated" some children from him, particularly those close to him.

However, other sources dispute the claim of alienation, asserting that the children's experiences with family drama have shaped their decisions. The extent of the family estrangement is further evidenced by Pax Jolie-Pitt's 2020 social media posts, where he labeled his father an "awful human being" responsible for making their family's life a "living hell."