Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt divorce aftermath

Ten years after the high-profile separation of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, retrospective accounts from insiders have highlighted the ongoing complexities of their divorce and family dynamics.

Initial reports noted that while the couple maintained a pristine public image, underlying issues had been festering for years. Following the 2016 split and the finalization of the divorce in late 2024, tensions regarding the children have remained a central point of contention. Sources close to Pitt claimed that a campaign to alienate the children led them to change their surnames to their mother’s, resulting in communication that is now ‘heavily limited.’ Conversely, associates of Jolie suggested she has remained silent to avoid disparaging the father of her children despite facing misinformation.

Subsequent insights into Pitt’s personal life have addressed his past struggles with alcohol, with associates claiming his difficulties were rooted in the marriage rather than addiction, stating, ‘He never had a drink problem, he had an Angelina problem.’ While Pitt has reportedly reached a stage of personal acceptance and found stability through new relationships, the estrangement from his children remains a significant source of distress, described by one source as ‘the worst thing that has ever happened to him.’