Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2003, and ever since then, they have been a beautiful, mega-famous couple who eventually became parents to a big, colorful family of three adopted kids (Maddox, Zahara, and Pax) and three biological ones (Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox). But while Brangelina split in 2016, the drama didn’t stop there, especially when it came to their children. Over the years, a lot of wild rumors have been thrown around that family, and honestly, some of them might just be true.
1. Who Needs School Anyway?
When your mom and dad are like the most famous celebs in Hollywood, homeschooling isn’t that weird. But Jolie told The Independent that she wasn’t into the traditional school system. She preferred her kids to learn from tutors while traveling and focus on things like music, museums, and books they actually enjoy. That said, Maddox enrolled at Yonsei University in South Korea in 2019, and Zahara started at Spelman College in 2022. So, clearly, the anti-school policy was only temporary.
2. Their Home Life Was Allegedly Pure Chaos
Jolie’s parenting has often been labeled as “free-spirited,” while Pitt reportedly pushed for more structure. According to a few ex-nannies who spilled some juicy tea to tabloids, the Jolie-Pitt household was more like a WWE zone with fights, swearing, and general mayhem. One nanny even compared it to a hippie commune where chaos reigned. Jolie herself admitted to People that parenting six kids has been a constant learning curve and that she often wonders if she’s doing it right.
3. Angelina Allegedly Kept the Kids Away From Brad
When Brad and Angie divorced, custody over who gets the kids was a huge battle. One former bodyguard claimed Jolie told the little ones to avoid Pitt during his visits. While there’s no proof, it’s clear there’s some distance between Pitt and the kids. In 2024, a report surfaced that Pitt still wants to reconnect and is willing to do whatever it takes. An insider said, “He’s not giving up, but it’s painful.”
4. No Spotlight—No Problems
Despite their famous parents, none of the six Jolie-Pitt kids seem eager to follow in their footsteps. In 2024, Jolie told E! News that, apparently, none of the children wanted to be in front of the camera. Still, critics pointed out that the kids have been spotted at premieres and red-carpet events over the years. But that just comes with the territory. Some called out Jolie for putting them in the spotlight anyway, but that’s as far as that will ever go unless the kids decide to snitch.
5. Shiloh and the Nepotism Buzz
When your parents are Angelina and Brad, people around you naturally assume you were born with a silver spoon. And yes, sure, at 14, Zahara had her own jewelry line, and Vivienne and Knox had already tried acting a little, but what did Shiloh get? When her dance videos went viral in 2022, haters were quick to dismiss her as just another nepo baby. But here’s the thing: Shiloh has actually put a lot of work into her performance. It’s not much, but even her dance instructors publicly backed her work ethic, saying that she never pulled the “fame” card.
6. Some Kids Dropped the “Pitt” Part From Their Names
The clearest sign of a family rift has to be a name change, right? In 2024, Shiloh legally became “Shiloh Jolie” when she turned 18. Zahara introduced herself as “Zahara Jolie” during her sorority ceremony at Spelman, and Vivienne was credited as “Vivienne Jolie” for her work on a Broadway show. While no one has confirmed that these decisions were about cutting ties with Pitt, you just can’t ignore that huge elephant in the room, especially considering all the previous rumors.
7. Zahara’s Birth Mom Turned Out To Be Alive
Zahara’s adoption sparked controversy when, in 2017, her birth mother, Mentewab Dawit Lebiso, came forward. Originally believed to have died of AIDS, Lebiso told Daily Mail she was alive and was looking for a way to contact her daughter for a long time. She explained that Zahara was born after she was raped, and giving her up was the only way to ensure a better life. Lebiso said she was proud of Zahara but still longed to know her. Did she really want to reach out to her daughter, or was it all just a ploy to siphon some money from her new family?
8. Pax Crashing Cars Like It’s a Video Game
Pax reportedly got into multiple vehicle-related accidents in 2024, including crashing an e-bike and totaling a Tesla. After landing in the ICU more than once, Jolie finally had enough. An insider told In Touch that she made Pax sign a contract promising to always wear a helmet and take extra driving lessons. Imagine demanding your child to sign a contract. This family is truly something else.
