Jon Voight, the esteemed Oscar-winning actor and proud father of Angelina Jolie, is breaking his silence on the ongoing legal war between his daughter and her estranged husband, Brad Pitt. At 85 years old, Voight has seen it all in Hollywood, but even he seems weary of the bitter feud that has consumed the once-celebrated couple for nearly a decade. In a candid interview with Fox News Digital, Voight expressed a sentiment many share but few have the courage to voice.
“I wish they’d find a way to make peace,” Voight stated, his words carrying the weight of a concerned father who just wants to see his family find stability. “You know, I think the kids need some stability. I love the kids, and I love my daughter. And I want Brad to step up to do, you know, what he has to do. End this nonsense.”
Voight’s plea is simple, yet powerful. At the heart of his concern is the well-being of his grandchildren—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne—who have been caught in the crossfire of a divorce that has dragged on far too long. Since Jolie and Pitt separated in 2016, the fallout from their tumultuous split has played out in the public eye, with ongoing battles over child custody, the division of assets, and even the sale of their French winery, Château Miraval.
The divorce has been anything but amicable. Despite being declared legally single in 2019, Jolie and Pitt continue to slug it out in court, particularly over the lucrative winery. Jolie sold her share of Château Miraval for a staggering $67 million in 2021, igniting yet another legal skirmish. According to reports, Pitt is now suing Jolie for the same amount plus punitive damages, a move that Jolie’s lawyer, Paul Murphy, called excessive and unnecessary. Murphy claims that Pitt already controls all the properties and businesses the couple shared, yet he still demands more.
This is not just a financial dispute—it’s a deeply personal battle, fueled by years of bitterness. “All the bitterness is partly why the divorce has dragged on for so many years. Neither will let it go,” an insider told People magazine in July. For many, it’s hard to fathom why two people who once loved each other enough to raise six children together can’t find a way to peacefully part ways.
The tension between the two escalated after an alleged altercation on a private plane in 2016, during which Jolie accused Pitt of abusive behavior while under the influence of alcohol. Pitt later admitted to GQ Style that he had struggled with alcohol, a factor he acknowledged contributed to the demise of their marriage. Jolie has remained largely silent about the incident, focusing instead on the well-being of her children, though court filings suggest she has evidence of Pitt’s misconduct that she’s prepared to use if necessary.
In recent developments, their daughter Shiloh has legally dropped Pitt’s last name, opting instead to be known as Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. This move follows similar actions by her sister Zahara, who also chose to identify solely with their mother’s surname. These name changes reflect the emotional distance that seems to be growing between Pitt and his children, a situation that Voight is all too aware of.
Voight’s message to Pitt is clear: It’s time to put an end to the drama for the sake of the children. While Angelina Jolie continues to focus on their healing, it’s evident that this prolonged legal battle is taking a toll on everyone involved. Voight, like many who have followed this saga, hopes that Brad Pitt will step up, as a father and as a man, to finally bring peace to a situation that has gone on far too long.
As the world watches, one thing is certain—this story is far from over. But if there’s any hope of resolution, it will require both Jolie and Pitt to set aside their differences and prioritize the well-being of their family.
