Celebrity relationships often undergo changes as life evolves, and Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were once considered Hollywood's "IT" couple before the era of Brangelina.
They were an iconic duo, with Brad even making a cameo appearance in one of Jennifer's "Friends" Thanksgiving episodes.
However, after five years of marriage, Jennifer filed for divorce from Brad, and he eventually began dating Angelina Jolie. Their high-profile relationship also came to an end after four years of marriage and almost a decade together as a couple. In a throwback to 2017, sources revealed that Brad Pitt took the opportunity to apologize to Jennifer Aniston for past events.
According to a close source, Brad was determined to express remorse for any pain he had caused her. The source described the conversation as the most emotional exchange between Brad and Jen they had ever had. Jennifer was moved to tears as she confronted the hurt feelings and resentment that had been suppressed for years.
During this heartfelt apology, Brad acknowledged his shortcomings as a husband, admitting to being absent and disengaged, often due to being "stoned and bored." He also sought forgiveness for his decision to leave Jennifer for Angelina, acknowledging the pain it had caused her.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston first crossed paths at a wedding in 1998, and after dating for two years, they tied the knot in 2000. However, their marriage came to an end in January 2005. Amid their relationship, Brad's name was linked to Angelina Jolie in 2004.
Angelina and Brad later got married in August 2014, but their marriage also faced challenges, leading to their divorce, which was finalized in 2019. The former couple shares six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Marcheline.
As celebrities, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston have experienced the ups and downs of public scrutiny, but their willingness to address past issues and find closure exemplifies growth and maturity in navigating complex relationships in the spotlight.
