Pitt to adopt Jolie's children
2005-12-03 11:21
Los Angeles - Brad Pitt is wanting to become the adoptive father of Angelina Jolie's children, the actor's publicist announced on Friday.
According to publicist Cindy Guagenti, a legal petition seeking to change the names of the children to Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Maddox Jolie-Pitt was filed on Friday in Los Angeles.
"We are confirming that Brad Pitt is in the process of becoming the adoptive father of both children," said Guagenti. "No further comment is being made."
The couple has been romantically linked since the filming of "Mr and Mrs Smith".
For months, rumours have been circulating about the extent of Jolie's off-screen relationship with Pitt. Photos published in the July 11 issue of "People" show Jolie standing near her Buckinghamshire, England, estate while Pitt rides a dirt bike with Maddox.
Other photos show Pitt, Jolie and Maddox at Luton Airport outside London.
Pitt and Jennifer Aniston announced their separation in January.
Aniston filed for divorce in March, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce became final in October. Pitt, 41, has denied Jolie, 30, was the reason for the split.
- AP