A surprising development in the ongoing rift between Brad Pitt and his children has emerged, as Jon Voight, the father of actress Angelina Jolie, is reportedly stepping in to help mediate the fractured family dynamic. According to a report from RadarOnline, Pitt is “grasping at straws at this point” in an effort to restore ties with his children, several of whom have publicly distanced themselves from him, including dropping the ‘Pitt’ surname in widely publicized statements and social media activity.
In light of the ongoing estrangement, Pitt has reportedly reached out to Voight, despite Voight’s complicated relationship with Jolie. A source close to the situation explained, “He’s asking Jon to step in to make peace – or at least give their fractured situation a little stability.”
The insider added that Pitt is “asking other family members and L.A. friends to help, too,” but is starting with Voight in hopes that the veteran actor’s involvement might make the greatest impact. “Once he reached out to Jon, they put their heads together to figure out how to fix things – and Jon’s very willing to jump in and help any way he can,” the source shared.
Voight, who is now in his mid-80s, is said to be deeply affected by the family divide and the lack of contact with his grandchildren. “Poor Jon sees nothing of the extended family now either, and now that he’s edging into his 80s, time’s running out,” the source explained. “He’s been totally cut off by her because of his political beliefs.”
Despite their political differences—Voight being an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, and Pitt leaning more liberal—both men appear committed to bridging the emotional gap for the sake of their shared loved ones. “Jon’s a proud opposite politically – he’s a proud supporter of (Donald) Trump, and Brad’s always leaned liberal for Hollywood,” the insider said.
“But this is strictly father to father, man to man. He loves those kids deeply. He has photos of them in his wallet.” While it’s unclear what tangible effect Voight’s involvement might have, Pitt’s decision to bring him into the fold signals a deep desire to mend long-standing wounds within the family. As time passes and tensions linger, Pitt seems increasingly willing to try any path—no matter how unconventional—to rebuild connections with his children.