Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Face Family Turmoil After Son Pax’s Bike Accident

At 49, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are in the headlines once again, but this time for a deeply concerning family incident and ongoing personal turmoil. Their 20-year-old son, Pax Jolie-Pitt, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after a frightening electric bike accident.

According to reports, Pax was riding his dirt bike without a helmet when he crashed into a car at a busy intersection during rush hour in Los Feliz. The driver of the car stopped to check on him, and emergency services quickly arrived on the scene.

Pax suffered a head injury and complained of hip pain, raising fears of a possible minor brain injury. Fortunately, after medical evaluation, he was found to be in stable condition and is not expected to require a prolonged hospital stay.

This is not Pax’s first accident on an e-bike, and friends have described his behavior as reckless, expressing concern over his habit of not wearing protective gear.

The accident comes amid ongoing family strife. Pax, along with several of his siblings, remains estranged from their father, Brad Pitt. In a now-infamous Father’s Day Instagram rant in 2020, Pax publicly criticized Pitt, accusing him of making life “a constant hell” for those closest to him and lacking empathy for his children.

He ended the message with harsh words, calling Pitt “a f***ing awful human being,” alongside a photo of Pitt receiving an Oscar.

The rift between Brad Pitt and his children has only deepened since his high-profile split from Angelina Jolie in 2016. Jolie and Pitt, who share six children—Maddox (22), Pax (20), Zahara (19), Shiloh (18), and twins Knox and Vivienne (16)—have been embroiled in a bitter custody battle for years.

While Pitt initially won joint custody, the ruling was later overturned, and several of the older children have since reached adulthood, no longer subject to custody arrangements.

Recent developments have seen some of the children taking legal steps to distance themselves from Pitt. Shiloh, their biological daughter, recently filed to drop “Pitt” from her surname on her 18th birthday, and Vivienne has also been listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in professional credits.

These actions reflect the fractured relationship between Pitt and his children, with insiders claiming he has little to no contact with them.

Jolie, meanwhile, remains a steadfast presence in her children’s lives. She was by Pax’s side throughout his hospital stay, demonstrating the close bond she shares with her kids.

Despite ongoing legal battles and intense public scrutiny, Jolie has prioritized her family, often speaking about how her children have been her greatest source of strength and motivation.

The couple’s divorce has been one of Hollywood’s messiest, involving allegations of abuse, legal disputes over business assets like their French vineyard, and accusations of parental alienation.

Jolie’s camp claims Pitt was abusive, particularly during a 2016 plane incident, though Pitt denies these allegations and no charges were filed after an FBI investigation.

As Pax recovers, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and the ongoing challenges faced by the Jolie-Pitt family. Through it all, Angelina Jolie continues to stand as a pillar of support for her children amid adversity.

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