ongoing legal battle with has reportedly left his parents, and , heartbroken over their inability to see their grandchildren for nearly a decade. Inside Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's family rift Sources close to the family revealed to the Daily Mail that the couple, once deeply involved in their grandchildren's lives, have been estranged from and six children since 2016. The divide began after an alleged altercation on a private jet prompted to file for divorce, severing family ties.
William, 83, and Jane, 84, reportedly last spent time with their grandchildren at the 2014 premiere of Unbroken, a film Jolie directed. At the time, Jane expressed admiration for her daughter-in-law, praising her dedication to their family. Before the fallout, the grandparents frequently shared time with Brad and Angelina's children: , 23, , 20, , 19, , 18, and 16-year-old twins and .
A family insider lamented the loss, stating, The strained relationships reportedly extend beyond parents. Jolie's father, actor , has also spoken about limited contact with his grandchildren, urging the former couple to reconcile for the children's stability. , who recently appeared at the with her son , has been accused of deliberately alienating from their children.
Meanwhile, sources close to suggest he remains hopeful for a future reconciliation. In addition to custody disagreements, and continue to dispute over their shared winery, adding another layer of complexity to their strained relations. For the elder ,.