Brad Pitt's Kids Drop His Name: He Vows to Win Them Back

Brad Pitt is reportedly remaining resilient as two of his children have taken legal steps to drop his last name. Maddox Jolie-Pitt, aged 24, and Zahara Jolie-Pitt, aged 21, have filed petitions to remove "Pitt" from their names. Despite this challenging development in his ongoing legal battles with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, sources close to the actor indicate he is committed to a long-term strategy to regain a place in his children's lives.

Insiders suggest Pitt, who is 62, is not despairing and views the situation with patience and persistence. His sobriety journey over the past several years has significantly altered his perspective on family matters. He reportedly maintains an open-door policy, always willing to support his children. The actor married Jolie from 2014 to 2016, and they have six children: Maddox, Zahara, Pax (22), Shiloh (20), and twins Vivienne and Knox (who turned 18 on July 12, formally ending the custody battle).

Despite the difficulties, Pitt aims for his children to be as proud of him as they are of Angelina. He believes his role in raising them cannot be erased, regardless of current legal disputes. He is also reportedly dating 33-year-old jewelry designer Ines de Ramon.