How Did Pax Feel about Brad Pitt on Father’s Day, and Where Was Brad 3 Days before Pax Was Hospitalized?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s relationship began on the set of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” in 2003. They quickly became the “IT” Hollywood couple. Their family grew through adoption and biological children, with Pax joining the family in 2007 at the age of three. They officially tied the knot in 2014, but the fairy tale wouldn’t last forever.

In 2016, Jolie filed for divorce. What followed was a long and contentious separation process, which has had a profound impact on the entire family. The children, particularly the older ones, have seemingly distanced themselves from Pitt. What’s more, Pax has been particularly vocal about his discontent with his father. Let’s discover what happened!

Adopting Pax

Pitt and Jolie expanded their family with both biological children and adoptions. In 2007, the actress made headlines when she adopted a 3-year-old Vietnamese boy named Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt.

The adoption process was completed while Jolie was in Vietnam with her son Maddox, whom she had adopted from Cambodia in 2002. Pax’s adoption was a significant event for the growing Jolie-Pitt family.

At the time, Pitt was unable to accompany Jolie to Vietnam due to work commitments. The actress’s adviser on international affairs, Trevor Neilson, explained that the actor wanted to join her but was contractually obligated to work on a film in Los Angeles.

Despite this, Pitt was fully committed to welcoming Pax into their family.

Pax’s arrival expanded the Jolie-Pitt family to four children, joining Maddox, Zahara, and Shiloh, the couple’s first biological child, born in 2006. In 2008, they welcomed Knox and Vivienne, the twins that completed their brood.

Unfortunately, all this happiness would soon end.

The Divorce

In September 2016, Hollywood was rocked by the news that Jolie had filed for divorce from Pitt, after “irreconcilable differences” ended their relationship.

In a statement to CNN, the actress’ attorney Robert Offer said, “This decision was made for the health of the family. She will not be commenting at this time, and asks that the family be given their privacy during this difficult time.”

His words were the first clue that something more complicated was going on behind the scenes for this family.

Pitt, for his part, told CNN, “I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the wellbeing of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.”

Surprisingly, the divorce proceedings stretched for years, with the couple being declared “legally single” by a judge in 2019.

An insider shared, “It’s really sad for the children, but also the parents. Divorce, especially one so high-profile, can be challenging for the whole family.”

These complicated circumstances, where it seemed like one or both parties didn’t want to let go of “all the bitterness” to finalize the divorce, severely affected their children.

For the Children

In the aftermath of their separation, both Jolie and Pitt emphasized their commitment to their kids’ well-being. However, the reality of their family situation proved to be more challenging than anyone imagined.

In an interview with Vogue, Jolie explained her decision to part ways with Pitt, “I separated for the wellbeing of my family. It was the right decision. I continue to focus on their healing.”

The actress also expressed her admiration and described her kids as “six very brave, very strong young people.”

Despite the parents’ intentions to maintain healthy co-parenting, the relationship between Pitt and his kids reportedly deteriorated over time.

A source close to the family revealed that Pitt has “virtually no contact” with his adult children, while his engagement with the younger ones has become more limited due to his filming schedule.

Their custody agreement allows Pitt visitation rights with the minor children, but most of them spend the majority of their time with Jolie.

Pax Wants Nothing to Do with His Father

In a shocking Father’s Day post from 2020, Pax, then 16, expressed his deep-seated anger and resentment towards Pitt in no uncertain terms.

He posted a picture of the actor receiving an Oscar, called him “a world-class [expletive],” and accused him of making the lives of those closest to him “a constant hell.” Finally, Pax added:

“You may tell yourself and the world whatever you want, but the truth will come to light someday. You have no consideration or empathy toward your four youngest children who tremble in fear when in your presence. So Happy Father’s Day, you [expletive] awful human being.”

While the specific events that led to such strong feelings weren’t detailed, Pax’s post shows that any familial connection between them completely broke since the divorce.

What’s more, this rift extends beyond just Pax. A source told Us Weekly that Pitt doesn’t see Maddox or speak to him either.

This estrangement reportedly stems from an alleged altercation during a private jet flight in 2016, shortly before Jolie filed for divorce.

While Pitt was cleared of any wrongdoing, the incident appears to have had lasting consequences for his relationship with his children.

The Impact of the Rift

This family divide has reportedly left Pitt in a state of anxiety. A source told In Touch that while the actor can use legal means to silence Jolie in terms of what happened between them, he cannot do the same with his children.

The insider went on to suggest that there’s a possibility the kids might decide to share their side of the story publicly at some point, which would be a scenario the actor couldn’t control or stop.

Furthermore, the children’s actions speak volumes about their feelings. In addition to Pax’s scathing Father’s Day post, his siblings have taken steps to distance themselves from their father.

Zahara, the eldest daughter, introduced herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” when joining her college sorority, dropping the “Pitt” from her name.

Vivienne followed suit and was listed as Vivienne Jolie in a Broadway playbill. Most recently, Shiloh, who turned 18 in May 2024, took legal action to officially change her name from Shiloh Jolie-Pitt to simply Shiloh Jolie.

A source maintained that Angelina herself hasn’t encouraged these decisions. The actress asserts that Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne independently chose to drop “Pitt” from their last names.

These developments have understandably saddened Pitt. An insider told People, “He still loves all of his kids tremendously. This whole process has been very hard for the whole family.”

Pax Was Spotted Recently

Despite the family drama, Pax has been seen out and about, particularly in the company of Jolie. On Friday, July 12, 2024, the mother-son duo was spotted enjoying a dinner date at Sushi Park in West Hollywood.

The outing seemed to be a positive one, with both the actress and Pax appearing in high spirits as they left the restaurant.

Jolie was dressed elegantly in a simple black dress with matching accessories, while Pax opted for a more casual look with a white shirt, beige slacks, and a blue statement jacket.

Notably, Pax was seen taking charge of the evening’s expenses. He was photographed using his American Express credit card to pay for the valet parking, and it’s suggested that he may have also covered the dinner bill.

This public appearance garnered attention from fans and online observers, many of whom had great things to say about Pax’s looks.

One social media user wrote, “Handsome dude [sic].” Another person said, “He’s such a handsome kiddo.“

However, some fans expressed concern over Pax’s safety habits, particularly his tendency to ride motorcycles without proper protection. The young man has been spotted riding a bike without a helmet on several occasions.

On an Instagram fan page for Pax, one user commented, “Please wear overall protection in case. I hope you understand. Have nice days paxlbum [sic].”

The same fan echoed this sentiment in a different post, “You must wearing protection overall.okay.is good but wear protection [sic].”

Pax’s Accident

This fan’s concern about Pax’s safety habits unfortunately foreshadowed what would come. On Monday, July 29, 2024, Jolie’s son was involved in a serious accident while riding his electric bicycle in Los Angeles.

According to law enforcement sources, the incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Los Feliz Boulevard, a busy street especially during rush hour.

Pax wasn’t wearing a helmet when he collided with the back of a car that had stopped at a red light. The driver of the vehicle immediately got out to check on the young man’s condition.

Witnesses recounted that Pax was experiencing hip pain and appeared to have suffered a head injury. Fortunately, police and paramedics quickly arrived at the scene, and he was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, TMZ reported that the situation was serious enough that medics initially feared he might have suffered a minor brain bleed in the accident.

However, a source close to Jolie told People that Pax was in stable condition, and she was by his side.

When news about his accident went public, many other users questioned Pax’s lack of safety gear with comments like “Where was his helmet?” and “No helmet! Come on young people [sic].“

One person wrote, “I’m a nurse and just don’t understand people who ride bikes or motorcycles without a helmet. A head injury can be life-altering. This kid could end up with post-concussion syndrome at the very least.“

Where Was Pitt While His Son Was Injured?

While Pax was recovering from his accident in Los Angeles, his father was spotted thousands of miles away in Belgium. Just three days before his son’s hospitalization, on July 26, 2024, Pitt was seen at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

His presence at the event was not merely for leisure; it was part of his work on an upcoming Formula 1 movie directed by Joseph Kosinski.

The 60-year-old Oscar-winning actor has been immersing himself in the world of professional racing for his role in the film, tentatively titled “F1.”

Just a week before the Belgian Grand Prix, Pitt was in Budapest filming scenes at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix. The movie, which also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem, is scheduled for release in the summer of 2025.

At the time of writing, there’s no word on whether the actor has communicated with Pax about his accident.

Perhaps understanding and open communication in the future could pave the way for Pitt and Pax to rebuild their bond. However, only time will tell if this family can overcome the past and find a way back to each other.