Shiloh Jolie-Pitt just celebrated her birthday, and it paved the way for her dad Brad Pitt and brother Maddox to reconnect.
Shiloh is very close to her dad, Brad Pitt. There were rumors that she wanted to leave Angelina Jolie’s home to be with her dad. Their close bond has a positive influence on Pitt’s relationship with his other kids, especially on Maddox.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt celebrated her birthday with Brad Pitt and Maddox
Shiloh’s 14th birthday became a reunion for Pitt and his kids. According to an insider, all of Shiloh’s siblings Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, 11-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, and Maddox, 18, who had been estranged from their dad, were there.
“Shiloh’s birthday really brought them all together, and she had plenty of presents to open on the day,” a source told The Sun.
Pitt made sure Shiloh would enjoy her birthday
Brad Pitt was determined to make his daughter Shiloh very happy for her special day. Weeks before the event, he already planned it.
Aside from bringing Shiloh’s siblings together, the Ad Astra star reportedly made her favorite dish for the party. Pitt also gave Shiloh a special birthday present.
Brad Pitt and Maddox’s strained relationship
Brad Pitt and Maddox were very close before the alleged altercation in the airplane that led to Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s split.
Pitt was photographed with Jolie and Maddox at a beach in Kenya shortly after her split with Jennifer Aniston. The Friends alum confessed that the snaps shocked her.
In 2016, Maddox and Pitt reportedly got into a heated argument that turned physical. The said fight put a major strain on the father and son’s relationship.
According to TMZ, the family was flying from France to California. Pitt argued with Angelina Jolie. Maddox intervened to diffuse the situation, but it sparked an argument between him and his dad.
There were claims that Pitt lunged at Maddox. However, several sources denied that the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor hit his son.
Days after the altercation, Jolie filed for divorce. Their bitter custody battle over their kids started. In 2018, Jolie and Pitt agreed for joint custody.
How’s Maddox and Pitt’s relationship?
Maddox decided to attend college in South Korea. In early September, some reporters spotted him walking across the campus. They asked about his relationship with his dad, Brad Pitt, and if the actor would visit him.
“I don’t know about that,” Maddox said.
The reporters pressed on Maddox to open up about his relationship with his celebrity dad. However, he did not give a definite answer.
“Whatever happens, happens,” he said.
According to Cheat Sheet, Maddox and Pitt are already finding common ground again. Shiloh’s dad and brother are reportedly moving toward a healthy relationship.
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