Brad Pitt's relationship with his children, especially his son Maddox, has been strained since the alleged domestic abuse incident in 2016 with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Maddox, affected by the incident, has become protective of his mother, leading to rifts with Pitt. Shiloh legally dropped Pitt's name, and twins Vivienne and Knox have distanced themselves too. Despite denial of abuse claims, Pitt hopes for reconciliation with his children as family dynamics continue to shift amid ongoing legal battles and estrangement.