Angelina Jolie and her dad, Jon Voight, have had a rocky relationship for years. They've barely spoken in recent years, making their bond super strained. Sources reveal that Voight's partying lifestyle and infidelity profoundly affected Jolie's childhood and family dynamics.

The strain began early in Jolie's life, a source close to the family told Radar Online that during Jolie's formative years, Voight was often absent, choosing nightlife over fatherhood. This absence had a lasting impact on Jolie and her brother, James Haven.

The breaking point came in 1976 when Angelina's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, left Voight due to his infidelity. The end of their marriage crushed Bertrand and changed her life. She had to raise two kids by herself while acting took a back seat. In 2020, Jolie wrote about this in The New York Times, showing how much she respected the sacrifices her mom made—and the dreams her mom gave up for her.

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Jolie's parents finalized their divorce in 1980, and the fractured family relationship persisted. In 2002, Voight publicly claimed Jolie suffered from "serious mental problems," which further damaged their bond. As a result, Jolie legally dropped Voight's last name from hers, symbolizing a deeper separation.

Despite sporadic attempts at reconciliation over the years, including Voight meeting Jolie's children by 2012, the relationship never fully healed. Jolie has openly stated they do not speak regularly and highlighted that family ties are earned, not just biological.

Political differences have widened the gap between Jolie and Voight. Jolie has been an outspoken critic of conflict, speaking out against the violence in Israel and Gaza. Voight thinks she's swayed by propaganda though. Their clashing views make reconciliation tough.

Angelina Jolie had a hard childhood because her dad was distant due to infidelity. Emotions were complicated, to say the least.

Adding to the family name complexities, Jolie's children with Brad Pitt have also been changing their surnames, per Yahoo! Entertainment.

Their son Maddox recently filed to remove "Pitt" from his last name, following siblings Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne in choosing to go by "Jolie" only. Jolie and Pitt finalized their divorce in 2024 after years of legal battles.

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