Hollywood icon, Brad Pitt is mourning the death of his beloved mother, Jane Pitt, who passed away at the age of 84. Though Brad is one of the most commonly recognised faces in Hollywood, who has had an illustrious career and won multiple Academy Awards, he always had a humble side, thanks to his Midwestern roots and his mom, Jane. Despite staying away from the public eye, Brad has often mentioned how his parents always guided him to follow his heart.
Just a few weeks ago, in June 2025, Brad attended the screening of his latest film, F1, where he took the opportunity to express gratitude towards his mom and shouted at the red carpet, “Love you, Mom.” While Brad and the Pitt family are going through a tough time, here’s everything to know about Jane Pitt.
Who was Brad Pitt’s mother, Jane Pitt?
Jane Pitt was a retired school counsellor who led a quiet and dignified life in Springfield, Missouri, far away from the glitzy world of Hollywood. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society, she met William Pitt at the Oklahoma Baptist University and tied the knot six decades ago in 1962. They welcomed three kids, with Brad, 61, being the eldest. Although the actor became immensely successful in showbiz, Jane remained humble and focused on her family and community in the same town.
He once revealed in a conversation with Parade that when he wasn’t doing well at a tennis tournament, his father directly told him, “If you’re not having fun, don’t do it,” which influenced his choice of work. Jane and William supported their children through simple and value-focused parenting. Despite Brad moving out of the town, his siblings continued to live around their parents, and they all have remained close-knit. Brad, along with his two siblings, even donated USD 1 million in 2009 to open the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Centre in their hometown to honour their mother’s compassion and influence.
Jane Pitt reportedly had a strained bond with Brad Pitt’s ex-wife, Angelina Jolie
The Pitt family have often shared strong family values, but not all was smooth within the extended family. Jane reportedly had a strained relationship with Brad’s ex-wife and actress Angelina Jolie. Several media outlets, including Telegrafi, reported that she considered Angelina responsible for the family’s separation. Moreover, another report by Daily Mail revealed that after Brad and Angelina’s separation, Jane and William couldn’t meet their six grandchildren for more than eight years, which left them heartbroken. An insider told the outlet:
“Prior to the separation, they were a part of the kids’ lives, and they all spent a lot of time together. It is just heartbreaking to see that this is no longer the case. It is one thing for the kids not to see their father, but for Jane and Bill to not have any contact with their precious grandkids is sad.”
Brad Pitt’s niece, Sydney Pitt, wrote an emotional note for Jane
TMZ was the first outlet to confirm the passing of Jane Pitt on August 6, 2025, and tributes from fans and family soon poured in. Especially Jane’s granddaughter, Sydney Pitt, who is the daughter of Brad’s brother Doug, wrote an emotional post on her Instagram handle and recalled how Jane was a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother for her family. She penned:
“My sweet Grammy, we were not ready for you to go yet, but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier. She could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat. There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it. I don’t know how we move forward without her. … We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up, and I know she lives on through each of us.”
We send our heartfelt condolences to Jane Pitt’s family during this painful time.
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