A source revealed that seeing photos of their son Knox, 16, accompanying Angelina on the red carpet at the 2024 Governors Awards was particularly difficult for Brad. While the actor is proud of Knox and supports his public appearances, he feels Angelina’s actions are deliberately designed to provoke him.
Knox’s rare appearance alongside Angelina in Los Angeles on November 17 highlighted their close bond. The teen wore a black tuxedo that complemented his mother’s vintage gold gown, drawing attention as he towered over her.
For Brad, 60, the holidays remain a challenging time. His six children—Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16—are often out of reach due to ongoing disputes with Angelina. According to insiders, Angelina frequently organizes holiday trips or court filings that complicate Brad’s ability to see his kids.
Despite the frustration, Brad is focused on maintaining his court-mandated visitation rights and being the best father he can be. He has grown accustomed to the estrangement but finds it no less upsetting.
The former couple’s legal battles have dragged on since their 2016 split, with unresolved custody agreements for Knox and Vivienne and disputes over shared assets, including their French estate, Château Miraval.
Meanwhile, some of the children have seemingly distanced themselves further from their father. Zahara dropped Pitt’s last name during an introduction at a sorority event in November 2023, while Shiloh officially changed her legal name to “Shiloh Nouvel Jolie” earlier this year.
Brad, who turns 61 this month, continues to prioritize his role as a father amid the turmoil, despite the obstacles in his path.