The Hollywood saga featuring Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and now Pitt’s girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, continues to unfold, marked by a blend of new romances and ongoing custody disputes.
At the heart of this tale is a warning from Jolie to Pitt: their children should not interact with Pitt’s girlfriend.
Brad Pitt, 60, and Ines de Ramon, 31, have reportedly been dating for nearly two years, with their relationship advancing to the stage where de Ramon has moved into Pitt’s Los Feliz, California, home. Yet, sources reveal that she makes a point to leave the residence shortly before Pitt’s children with Jolie arrive, ensuring no overlap occurs. This maneuver underscores the intricate dance of maintaining relationships while respecting the boundaries set around Pitt’s six children with Jolie—Maddox, 21, Pax, 19, Zahara, 18, Shiloh, 17, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 15.
Pitt and Jolie’s relationship, which turned romantic in 2005, expanded their family through a mix of adoptions and births before their marriage in 2014 and subsequent split in 2016. The separation led to a contentious divorce and custody battle, with Jolie obtaining full custody of their minor children in December 2016, and Pitt granted visitation rights.
The tension between Pitt and his children, particularly with Pax and Zahara, has been palpable. Pax’s harsh criticism of his father in a 2020 Instagram story and Zahara’s decision to drop the “Pitt” surname underscore the strained relations. Despite these challenges, Pitt has made efforts to maintain connections with his children, with varying degrees of success.
Pitt’s new relationship with de Ramon, a jewelry designer, marks a significant step forward in his personal life since his split from Jolie. Insiders suggest that Pitt, who has become more private and cautious since his divorce, sees his relationship with de Ramon as a source of happiness and rejuvenation.
According to a source close to Pitt, “He has a cheeky smile every time he is around her.”
Yet, Jolie’s influence looms large, with restrictions on de Ramon’s interaction with Pitt’s children.
The custody dispute has also been a battleground for broader issues, such as allegations of bias in the judicial process and the need for domestic violence training for judges, as highlighted by Jolie’s advocacy for “Piqui’s Law.” This law aims to ensure that children’s voices are heard in custody disputes, a point of contention in Jolie and Pitt’s legal battles.
While Pitt is said to be “smitten” with de Ramon and experiencing a newfound happiness, the reality of their situation is a reminder of the complexities that come with high-profile relationships, especially those involving children from previous marriages.
As the situation continues to develop, the focus remains on the well-being of Pitt and Jolie’s children, the privacy and happiness of Pitt and de Ramon, and the ongoing legal and personal negotiations that define the post-divorce relationship between Pitt and Jolie.