Angelina Jolie’s dad Jon Voight reveals he hopes that his daughter and Brad Pitt can work things out
The actress' father breaks his silence and talks about the couple's famous break up
ANGELINA Jolie’s dad Jon Voight has said that he hopes things will “work out” with his daughter and her estranged husband Brad Pitt.
The couple filed for divorce in September but her actor dad, 77, is hopeful things could get better.
Speaking at the premiere of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, he told E! News: "I appreciate everybody's concern and their prayers."
He then added: "Hopefully things will work out."
Her rep went on to say that the estranged couple have a legal agreement in place – stating that Angelina has physical custody, while Brad has monitored visitation of their kids Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10 and eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
The statement comes after the LA County Department of Children And Family Services (DCFS) closed its extensive investigation into the 52-year-old actor and concluded that he had not committed child abuse during an argument with Maddox on a private jet in September, reports TMZ.
The site reports that Brad was “exhaustively investigated” and his estranged wife Angelina Jolie, 41, and all six children were interviewed by social workers and cooperated in the investigation.
Angelina, who filed for divorce from Brad in September, had alleged that he “intentionally and without justification struck” Maddox and that there was a pattern of misconduct - something which the DCFS found no evidence of.
This will help Brad, who stepped back into the spotlight last night at the premiere of new movie Allied, in his battle for joint custody over their children.
Angelina currently has sole custody with Brad being granted “therapeutic visits.”
A representative for Angelina released a statement confirming the children will stay with their mother, and Brad, 52, will be allowed regular visits.
The statement explained: “In accordance with this [custody] agreement, the six children will stay in their mother’s custody, and the children will continue therapeutic visits with their father.
“This has been determined by childcare professionals to be in the children’s best interest.
“We are not in a position to discuss the details.
“We hope now that it is clear that the events which led to the dissolution filing involved minor children and their well being, there will be understanding of the sensitivity of the family situation.
“We believe that all sides are committed to healing the family and ask for your consideration during this difficult time.”
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