• Brad Pitt is reportedly pleading for access to his six children amid a legal battle with ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.
• Sources suggest that Jolie has cut Pitt off from their children, causing him distress.
• Most of the children have dropped Pitt's surname, adding complexity to the strained relationship.
• The ongoing custody battle serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of fame.

In the world of Hollywood, where the personal lives of stars often become public spectacle, the recent developments in the life of Brad Pitt, a renowned Hollywood actor, are a testament to this. The actor, known for his roles in films like 'Fight Club' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', is reportedly pleading for access to his children amid a tumultuous legal battle with his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.

Sources close to the actor have revealed that Pitt is so desperate to see his six children that he is ready to beg Jolie for access. The couple, once Hollywood's golden pair, share six children - Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. However, the sources suggest that Jolie has cut Pitt off from their children, causing him immense distress.

An insider, speaking to RadarOnline, shared, Brad has not given up on his kids and it's been incredibly tough for him to be so alienated from them. The longer it goes, the more painful it gets.

Strained Relationships and Legal Wrangling

The source further added that with the holiday season approaching, Pitt's heartbreak is intensifying. He is reportedly willing to do whatever it takes to spend time with his children, even if it means swallowing his pride and asking Jolie for mercy.

The 60-year-old actor's relationship with his children has been strained for a while now. The legal wrangling with Jolie continues to rage, further complicating matters. In a shocking turn of events, most of the children have even dropped Pitt's surname. Shiloh, for instance, filed a court petition to change her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie, and the others have informally followed suit.

Currently, only the two youngest children, Vivienne and Knox, see Pitt during his visitation rights. This has added another layer of complexity to the already strained relationship between Pitt and his children.

Jolie's Devotion to Motherhood

On the other hand, Jolie, who shares her children with Pitt, has been vocal about her devotion to her children. During an appearance on 'Good Morning America', she spoke about her role as opera star Maria Callas in the new movie 'Maria'. When asked if there was anything in her life that compared to Callas' love of singing, Jolie replied, My motherhood ... It's my happiness. You can take everything else away from me ... Nothing else matters.

This situation is reminiscent of other high-profile custody battles in Hollywood. For instance, the custody battle between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman over their two adopted children, Isabella and Connor, made headlines in the early 2000s. Like Pitt, Cruise also faced allegations of being cut off from his children. These instances highlight the personal toll that such public legal battles can take on the individuals involved, especially when children are involved.