Brad Pitt Biological Children Overview
Brad Pitt has six biological children from two relationships, with three children from his marriage to Angelina Jolie and three children from his relationship with Jennifer Aniston. The Jolie children are Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne. The Aniston child is none, as the couple had no biological children together. Public filings and interviews confirm the parentage and custody status of each child. The current custody arrangement follows the 2022 court-approved joint physical custody plan for the Jolie children. For background on high-profile custody structures, see this overview from Forbes celebrity custody deal structures.
Brad Pitt's estimated net worth remains around $300 million as of the latest public valuations, with ongoing income from film residuals, production company profits, and real estate holdings. The Jolie divorce settlement required Pitt to pay spousal support and child support, which affects his annual cash flow. His production company, Plan B Entertainment, continues to produce major studio films and generates backend profits. The children's trust structures and education funding are managed through private family trusts documented in limited public filings. For details on celebrity wealth management, see this analysis from Forbes celebrity wealth and trust management.
Names, Births, and Custody Details
Maddox Jolie-Pitt was born in 2001 in Cambodia and was adopted by Pitt and Jolie in 2002. Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt was born in 2003 in Vietnam and adopted in 2007. Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt was born in 2005 in Ethiopia and adopted in 2006. Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt was born in 2006 in Namibia. Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt were born in 2008 in France. The 2016 separation led to Jolie filing for divorce and sole physical custody, which was later modified to joint custody in 2022. For a general timeline of high-profile celebrity custody cases, see this Reuters overview celebrity custody battles explained.
The current custody arrangement grants Jolie primary residential custody for the Jolie children, with Pitt having substantial visitation rights under the joint physical custody order. Child support payments are calculated based on California guidelines and Pitt's reported income from film and production activities. The children attend private schools in Los Angeles and France, with education costs covered by the settlement terms. Pitt has publicly stated his commitment to co-parenting and maintaining strong relationships with all six children. For information on California child support guidelines, see the official state resources California child support guidelines.
Financial Impact and Public Records
The Jolie divorce settlement included a property division that awarded the Chateau Miraval and related assets to Jolie, with Pitt retaining other real estate and production interests. The children's individual trusts received funding from both parents, with details kept private in sealed court documents. Public records show Pitt's annual charitable donations through the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which supports education and humanitarian causes for the children's future. The Plan B