Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s marriage didn’t last long, but it took eight years for their divorce to get finalized, with the former admitting he “loved” his ex-wife” and made several “mistakes.” Recently, a source claimed that the legal custody battle controlled ”his life for so many years.” During this time, his relationship with his kids also became strained, and his “biggest regret is he can’t repair this.”
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce case may be over but there are no ‘winners,’ says ‘source’
After filing for divorce in 2016, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie legally ended their marriage in December 2024. Although the legal battle finally ended, “there are no winners,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly. They claimed that the former couple fought for their children’s custody for eight years, which made the situation “divisive” and “toxic.”
Pitt and Jolie started dating in 2004 and got married after ten years. Within two years, their relationship hit a rough patch due to an incident involving the two-time Academy Award winner physically assaulting one of the kids. The 50-year-old didn’t waste time filing for a divorce, but they didn’t imagine the legal battle would take this long.
The former couple shares six kids — Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox. Over the years, Pitt’s relationship with the children has seemingly become rocky. None of them reportedly wanted to stay in touch with their dad.
Moreover, Shiloh legally dropped her father’s surname, while Zahara and Vivienne allegedly go by their mother’s name. Meanwhile, the insider told the outlet that the separation had left a major impact on the Golden Globe Award winner’s life.
“To have that behind him is a relief. But on the other hand, it’s been hard for him because he doesn’t have a great relationship with his kids,” the source said. They also stated that Pitt’s life changed since he quit drinking. Despite the transformation, Jolie might not ever “forgive him.” Currently, Pitt is dating Ines de Ramon.
