Angelina Jolie, 49, has been advised by her children to be more outspoken in defending herself during their divorce battle from ex-husband Brad Pitt. A source close to the actress says she’s been trying to remain calm and focus on healing after a difficult period.
Jolie and Pitt, 61, have six children together, including Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. The couple met in 2005 and got married in 2014 but filed for divorce in 2016, citing a private plane incident where Pitt allegedly became drunk and abusive.
The kids wanted Jolie to speak up more during the proceedings, according to the source. However, she has reminded them that their focus should be on changing laws rather than sharing public stories.
In 2018, documents revealed that if Jolie didn’t improve her relationship with their father, she could have risked losing primary custody. The custody trial ultimately resulted in a 50-50 split between Pitt and Jolie.
The couple has since reached an agreement on their divorce, signing papers to make it official. Jolie’s attorney said she’s focused on finding peace and healing for their family.
However, Pitt is still at odds with Jolie over some issues, including a lawsuit over their shared French winery. A source says Pitt’s recent victories in the case demonstrate his claims are legitimate and show that Jolie’s side has no substance.
The divorce battle has taken a toll on both parents and their children, who have been trying to remove “Pitt” from their last names as a way of distance themselves from him. Despite this, Pitt still loves his children and misses them, according to a source.
Source: https://people.com/angelina-jolie-kids-wanted-her-defend-herself-brad-pitt-divorce-source-exclusive-8767679