SECOND CHANCE
Brad Pitt, 60, wants kids with Ines De Ramon and ‘likes idea of building a life’ as actor struggles with eldest children
Brad's children have distanced themselves from the Hollywood star in recent months
BRAD Pitt has reportedly considered having children with his girlfriend Ines de Ramon as he struggles with his eldest children with his ex-wife.
The Bullet Train actor shares six children with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie, 49.
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Last month, the ex-couple's daughter, Shiloh, 18, removed "Pitt" from her last name after her younger sister Vivienne was listed as Vivienne Jolie in a Broadway playbill for the Outsiders.
Though devastated by her decision, Brad, 60, hasn't ruled out a possible third marriage - his first was to Friends star Jennifer Aniston - or having more children with his girlfriend, Ines, 34, as reported by The Daily Mail.
In fact, the recent legal turmoil between himself and Angelina and his children's voluntary estrangement has "brought them closer together," a source close to the couple revealed.
The insider stated that Ines has been a "real source of comfort" for the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star.
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Brad is said to be "on board" with starting fresh with the jewelry designer and has even told friends that he believes Ines would make a "wonderful mother."
The Babylon star reportedly likes that she's "patient," "easy-going," and has a "great sense of humor."
The insider stated, "Having more kids in his life is not out of the question. Ines is young and Brad said he's 100% on board if she wants to have kids.
"He loves the idea of building a life with Ines and nothing is off the table."
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"In other words, their relationship is smooth sailing and drama-free. He's in it with Ines for the long run," they continued.
The source added, "After everything he's been through with his children, he's keen to make a fresh start and create new memories.
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"Brad's not getting any younger, so it's something they would like sooner rather than later. He's even joked about doing the school run in his 70s and hopes that he'll still be seen as a heartthrob."
IN THE PITTS
Brad was reportedly devastated after his daughter Shiloh sought more distance from him when the teenager petitioned a Los Angeles court to change her last name - removing Pitt from the hyphenated Jolie-Pitt.
That was just the tip of the iceberg, an insider told Us Weekly.
The outlet confirmed that Shiloh hired and paid for her own lawyer to handle the case and, unsurprisingly, Brad, 60, was said to be crushed by his daughter's decision.
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"Brad was devastated by this choice," a source told the outlet.
"To him, it was more than a change of name – it was a symbol of a deeper estrangement that has been brewing for years."
This isn't the first time one of the Fight Club star's children has spoken out against him or denounced his last name.
Last year, Shiloh's older sister, Zahara, introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie during a sorority event at Spelman College.
Then, in May, Brad's youngest daughter, Vivienne, was listed as Vivienne Jolie in a Broadway playbill for The Outsiders.
Brad and Angelina called it quits in 2016 after 12 years together, with Angelina citing “irreconcilable differences” in their divorce papers.
They are also parents to Maddox, 22; Pax, 20; and Vivienne's twin brother, Knox.
Although they have been separated for years, the couple continues to fight in court over custody and their winery, Chateau Miraval.
However, the children are said to have picked a side, and it doesn't appear to be Brad's.
"Sadly, Brad doesn't have much of a relationship with his kids," a second source told Us Weekly.
"He's not ready to give up on them, but knowing they are dropping his name is upsetting."
Yet another told the magazine, "Brad's putting on a brave face, but behind closed doors, he's finding it extremely difficult to come to terms with [what's happening]."
That same source told the outlet that Brad and Angelina's kids have decided to distance themselves from their father out of loyalty to Angelina.
"They've struggled to forgive and connect with Brad since the divorce," the source added.
"Their mom is the head of the household, and she's raised them with love and selflessness their whole lives. Once Brad left, it was very hard for them to see him go to war with her."
NAME DROP
These comments come after insiders close to Brad claimed that his children changing their names was a reminder that he's "lost" them.
"The reminders that he's lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It's very sad," the source said.
Brad Pitt's Troubled History With his Children
Brad shares six children with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie.
2002
Angelina adopts her first child, Maddox, on March 10.
2005
Brad accompanies Angelina to Ethiopia to adopt her second child, Zahara, on July 5.
In December, Brad began the process of becoming the adoptive father of Angelina's two kids.
In January, Angelina changed the kids' names to Jolie-Pitt.
2006
After staying quiet about their relationship, Angelina gave birth to a daughter, Shiloh, shared with Brad, on May 27.
2007-8
Angelina and Brad adopt a son, Pax, and welcome twins Knox and Vivienne a year later.
2014
Brad and Angelina married at their château in France on August 23.
2016
Angelina filed for divorce from Brad on September 19.
The same month, Brad was accused of being physically and verbally abusive toward one of his children.
Brad also began attending Alcoholics Anonymous
2020
On Father's Day, Pax wrote on Instagram: "You time and time and again prove yourself to be a terrible and despicable person. You have no consideration or empathy toward your four youngest children who tremble in fear when in your presence."
2022
During a legal battle over their vineyard, Angelina claimed that Brad had grabbed and shaken her on a plane ride, and strangled one of their sons and struck another in the face.
2024
The couple's oldest son and daughter, Maddox and Zahara, stop using Brad's last name in their day-to-day lives.
Vivienne also chooses to go by Jolie for her first major Broadway credit.
The day she turns 18, Shiloh makes a legal filing to officially drop Pitt from her last name.
They continued, "He's still happy with Ines" but the situation "pains him."
Shiloh filed paperwork to have her name changed from Jolie-Pitt to Jolie last week, as soon as she turned 18.
No certain answer has been provided about Shiloh or any of her siblings' decision not to go by Pitt.
A security guard for Brad and Angelina has claimed, however, that the actress tried to turn her kids against their father.
In March, Brad stopped pursuing custody of his children and settled instead for visitation rights.
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In court papers revealed after the split, Angelina's team claimed that Brad attacked his wife and two children on a plane in 2016 while under the influence of alcohol.
The FBI, as well as the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family, cleared Brad of the accusations, but some of his family members have spoken out against him.
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