Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children have consistently demonstrated their support for their mother throughout the years, especially during the lengthy and contentious divorce proceedings that ultimately lasted longer than their marriage. The couple initially met as co-stars while filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith and later married in 2014.

However, two years later, the Maleficent actress filed for divorce following a highly publicized incident on a private plane. During this occurrence, Pitt was reported to have displayed erratic behavior, allegedly acting as an abusive father and husband while under the influence of alcohol. Although no charges were brought against him at that time, and Jolie opted not to take legal action, the effects of that incident have continued to impact their lives in the years that followed.

How Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt's kids have responded to their parents' protracted, bitter divorce

The former couple has six children: Maddox (23), Pax (21), Zahara (19), Shiloh (18), and twins Vivienne and Knox (16). Notably, at least three of these children have made headlines for omitting their father's surname, 'Pitt,' from their full names.

A report from December highlighted that the Jolie-Pitt sons, Maddox and Pax, have been supportive of their mother while collaborating with her on the film, Maria. Angelina Jolie acknowledged that although the brothers had witnessed her endure numerous challenges, they had not previously seen her express the pain that parents often conceal from their children. During these times, Maddox and Pax became her confidants, as she noted, “They were there to witness some of that,” and they would often share comforting moments, such as hugging or bringing her cups of tea.

As the former couple enters the New Year officially divorced, a source close to the actress informed PEOPLE that her children have encouraged her to advocate for herself after years of silence. However, she advises them to concentrate on enacting legal changes rather than sharing personal stories publicly.

The insider further revealed that the 49-year-old actress has been striving to maintain a positive outlook following a challenging period. Meanwhile, her children have observed that some individuals possess such significant power and privilege that their voices seem to go unheard, and their suffering is often overlooked.

Brangelina's legal war continues despite long-anticipated finalised divorce

In a statement from 2017, it was noted that Brangelina took measures to shield their children from the tumultuous public discussions that were bound to arise following their divorce filing. Consequently, they entered into agreements aimed at safeguarding the privacy rights of their children and family by ensuring that all court documents remained confidential and by appointing a private judge to handle any necessary legal matters. Over the years, the couple has continued to engage in a public legal dispute regarding custody rights for their children.

Despite finalizing their divorce settlement on December 30, the former couple's legal issues remain unresolved. Their ongoing dispute concerning the French winery continues to be a significant and contentious matter, valued in the millions. Shortly after a source representing Angelina addressed concerns regarding the Jolie-Pitt children, a source close to Brad Pitt reignited the focus on the Chateau Miraval dispute. This source emphasized Angelina's 2021 decision to sell her share of the winery they had co-owned, alleging that her actions had inflicted "tremendous collateral damage to those in and around the family."

Brad Pitt's source on Angelina Jolie playing offence

They further asserted that Jolie's actions were a means of "punishing" Pitt, stating, "Brad developed an exceptional and increasingly valuable business, and she intentionally chose to ignore their agreement." The source claimed that the actor from Troy was fully committed to finalizing negotiations to buy her out, aiming to "keep Miraval entirely within the family and put an end to the disputes." However, Jolie "opted to sell to a complete outsider who does not share the company's vision, allowing her to take the profits for herself and retaliate against him."

In 2022, Brad, aged 61, initiated a lawsuit against his former partner, alleging that she violated their previous agreement by selling her stake in the winery. A few months later, Jolie filed a counter-suit after completing a $67 million sale of 50% of the estate to Tenute del Mondo, the wine division of the Stoli Group. She contended that the F1 star was "conducting a vindictive campaign against" her, asserting that there was never a "secret, written, unspoken contract" that required mutual consent for either party to sell their shares of the French property.

Their ongoing legal battles have continued to escalate, intensifying the complications of their already tumultuous divorce.

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