Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's long-standing family drama has taken center stage at the Venice Film Festival. Jon Voight, Pitt's ex-father-in-law, has urged the actor to end the feud.
Hollywood legend Jon Voight has spoken out about the ongoing family drama between his daughter Angelina Jolie and her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Voight expressed concern over the protracted legal battle between the former couple and urged Pitt to find a resolution.
"I just want to see them happy and working together," Voight said. "I think they're both great parents and they both love their kids. I just hope they can find a way to put all this behind them and move forward."
Jon Voight Implores Brad Pitt to Resolve Feud with Angelina Jolie
Pitt and Jolie have been entangled in a bitter custody battle over their six children since their divorce in 2016. The former couple is also locked in a legal dispute over the ownership of their French winery, Château Miraval.
Voight emphasized that the ongoing feud is not only damaging to Pitt and Jolie but also to their children.
Jon Voight Implores Brad Pitt to Resolve Feud with Angelina Jolie
"The children are old enough to understand what's going on," Voight said. "I think it's important for them to see their parents working together and not fighting. It's not healthy for them."
Voight's comments come as both Pitt and Jolie attended the 81st Venice Film Festival. However, organizers of the event carefully planned the schedules of the two stars to prevent them from encountering each other.
Jon Voight Implores Brad Pitt to Resolve Feud with Angelina Jolie
Pitt walked the red carpet with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, while Jolie graced the premiere of her biopic drama, "Maria."
Voight acknowledged the strained relationship between Pitt and Jolie, but he expressed hope that they could eventually reconcile.
Jon Voight Implores Brad Pitt to Resolve Feud with Angelina Jolie
"I think it's possible for them to forgive each other," Voight said. "They both have a lot of love for their children. I think they can put the past behind them and move forward."
Voight's plea for peace echoes the sentiments of many fans and observers who have grown weary of the ongoing feud between Pitt and Jolie. The former Hollywood power couple has been the subject of intense media scrutiny and tabloid fodder for years, and many hope that they can find a way to resolve their differences and put the children's well-being first.
Jon Voight Implores Brad Pitt to Resolve Feud with Angelina Jolie
It remains to be seen whether Pitt will heed Voight's advice and take steps to end the feud with Jolie. However, Voight's heartfelt plea highlights the importance of family and the need for both parents to be present in their children's lives.
