Despite his children's decision to support Angelina Jolie in the wake of their divorce, Brad Pitt is reportedly determined to keep fighting and pleading with his girlfriend Ines de Ramon to mediate a settlement.
“It’s a long shot, but he seems to think she can work some magic,” an unnamed source claimed.
The jewelry designer, 34, has been coupled up with the 60-year-old “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” actor since 2022.
“Brad’s happily in love, and the only dark spot in his life is his relationship with his kids. He’s tried everything to fix things, and nothing has worked. That’s why he’s turned to Ines,” the anonymous insider shared.
EconoTimes reported that things have been strained between Brad and his six children since he and Angelina, 49, split.
Their passionate relationship took a nosedive in 2016 when Angelina famously accused Brad of assaulting their then-23-year-old son Maddox on a private plane, USA Today reported. After he refuted the allegations, the FBI and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services both officially cleared him of any wrongdoing.
The rift with his children, including Maddox, Pax, 19, Zahara, 18, Shiloh, and the twins Knox and Vivienne, who are 16 years old, has reportedly "gotten worse" over the years, according to the mole.
“They’ve all shut him out,” the undisclosed informant told the news outlet.
Brad has the legal right to demand visitation with the minor twins, but according to the tipster, he is unwilling to do so.
“He wants to see them and the rest of his kids because they choose to see him, not because the courts order them to see him,” the mole explained.
No indication that his children are warming up to him, even if a Pitt representative denies that he is enlisting Ines's help. Vivienne recently removed her father's surname from the Broadway musical "The Outsiders," where she served as a producer, Entertainment Tonight reported. Plus, Shiloh was able to officially remove the "Pitt" from her name!
However, Brad should "remain hopeful" that they can resolve their differences.
“He isn’t ready to give up, and that’s where Ines come in. He feels like she’s his ace in the hole because he has no doubt the kids, when they finally meet her, will see what a gem she is. She’s a very warm and diplomatic person, and Brad is convinced she’s got a real shot at convincing his kids — and even Angie — to show him some mercy,” the tattler shared.
Business Times has reached out to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for comments.
