Brad Pitt, a Hollywood icon, is currently grappling with personal struggles that have become public. His 19yearold son, Pax JoliePitt, accused him of instilling fear in his siblings and stirring up family strife. While fresh allegations of physical assault have surfaced, Pitt seems more concerned about protecting his children’s emotional wellbeing than his public image. This complicated tale reminds us of the conflicting elements that shape the narrative of a public figure’s life.