Angelina's filing for divorce was news even to Brad Pitt, as much as it was to everyone concerned. The only difference was that he knew about it a day before everyone else.
"Brad only found out about the divorce decision yesterday," a source said. On Monday, the family had been planning to fly to London for a weekend holiday. However, the trip got cancelled, and the divorce was filed.
The 52-year-old has revealed to the press that he is "deeply saddened" by it all. But he is reported to be deeply "furious" with Angelina Jolie too, as their six children are immediately exposed to risk from the paparazzi and the world, it is reported.
Sources close to the actor report that he yelled at his wife, who had "unleashed hell" due to the shock move, said media reports.
He was incensed that he was called an "irresponsible father" due to substance abuse and personality issues.
Although they separated on September 15, according to the divorce documents, Pitt had reportedly pleaded that the couple should handle the divorce "like adults".
All along, the couple has kept the family issues under wraps. But now, with the latest development, they have unleashed a storm.
Pitt has refused to go along with Angelina's claim for sole custody, firm that there is just no way he would let her take over the parenting.
While she is seeking physical custody of their six children --- Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, eight -- Angelina would be asking a judge to give the 52-year-old actor visitation rights.
"I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids," Pitt said.
