Brad And Angelina'S Epic Custody Saga Reaches Its Finale As Twins Turn 18

End of an Era: Custody Agreement Concludes

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, once the golden couple of Hollywood, are finally closing a major chapter of their lives. Their custody agreement, which has been a central point of contention since their divorce was settled in December 2024, has now ended with their youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, reaching the milestone age of 18.

The famous couple, who share six children – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and the twins born in Nice, France on July 12, 2008 – have been embroiled in a lengthy legal tug-of-war. Angelina, who rarely opens up about her personal life, recently admitted she hasn't dated since their split a decade ago.

“My kids are almost all 18, so now they want to see me traveling the world, they want me to get out and do things," Jolie revealed to Variety in June, hinting at her future plans.

Children's Decisions and Name Changes

As the custody agreement reaches its conclusion, the Jolie-Pitt children are also making their own decisions. Five of the siblings have chosen to drop Pitt from their last name. Shiloh was the first to make it official at her 18th birthday in 2024, followed closely by Maddox. Zahara made her choice public during a college ceremony in May 2026.

Meanwhile, Vivienne and Knox have embraced the Jolie surname, with Vivienne using it for her Broadway debut in 2024 and Knox for his high school diploma. Pax remains the only child who hasn't publicly detached from Pitt's surname.

Moving Forward: Personal and Legal Battles

While the custody drama has finally concluded, Jolie and Pitt are still entangled in a bitter legal fight over their French estate, Château Miraval. The former power couple's split in 2016 shocked fans worldwide, severing a bond once seen as unbreakable.

Now, the world watches as Jolie embraces her newfound freedom, possibly indulging in her passion for travel. Meanwhile, Pitt has largely remained estranged from his children, maintaining a lower profile. The end of this custody agreement marks not only a personal milestone for the family but also an end to a public saga that has captivated fans for years.