Brad Pitt's Pain: Estrangement From Kids Worse Than Divorce

Recent headlines highlight a personal struggle for Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, as several of his children with Angelina Jolie have dropped his surname. A close source revealed that Pitt considers the estrangement from his six children more devastating than his difficult divorce from Jolie, which began in 2016 following an alleged incident on a private jet. Jolie had made abuse allegations, which Pitt denied, and an FBI investigation did not result in criminal charges.

The source also disputed the nature of Pitt's past struggles with alcohol, stating that while he did drink excessively for a period, he did not engage in the alleged abusive behavior. They characterized his relationship issues as stemming from 'an Angelina problem.' Pitt's marriage to Jolie collapsed in 2016, leading to a protracted legal battle over their divorce and settlement issues. Despite the pain, the source suggests Pitt has moved towards acceptance regarding his children.

Sources close to Pitt claim Jolie engaged in 'parental alienation,' a charge she refutes, maintaining the children's decisions are their own. Pitt has previously spoken about maintaining sobriety for years but recently admitted to Esquire that he occasionally drinks again, in moderation, to avoid negative consequences like missing pleasant mornings. He continues to hope for reconciliation with his children.