Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt 2018: Is the ‘Maleficent’ Star Using Her Humanitarian Work to Win Custody Battle? Claim Addressed

Amidst the ongoing custody case between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, another rumor has sprouted, as published by NW (via Gossip Cop). The false narrative in question is the tabloid claiming that the weight loss of the “Maleficent” star is her “secret weapon” in winning full custody of their six children from the “Troy” actor.

The magazine is alleging that an inside source told them that Angelina Jolie is purposely starving herself in order to gain the sympathy of the public and paint Brad Pitt in a bad light. But given that gossip publications like the NW have a penchant for releasing fabricated stories, this narrative is likely another baseless accusation by the magazine.

While Angelina Jolie indeed lost quite a bit of weight following her separation from Brad Pitt, the “Tomb Raider” alum isn’t doing it to lay blame on her ex-husband. The exact reason for the actress’s thin frame isn’t exactly known at the moment and Jolie’s camp is remaining reticent about the situation.

But given the turmoil that Angelina Jolie is currently in at the moment, it’s safe to assume that it’s the circumstances that are causing this weight loss and not at all intentional. Indeed, apart from taking care of her kids with Brad Pitt, the “Original Sin” actress is also busy with work.

What’s more, Angelina Jolie is also involved in a lot of humanitarian efforts, an endeavor which stems all the way back to 2001 and spans more than 20 countries. Sadly, however, even her philanthropic work has also been dragged through the mud by gossip media. For instance, Radar Online recently published a piece saying that the only reason Brad Pitt’s ex-partner is visiting a refugee camp in Jordan is to boost her image of being a caring mother.

A source supposedly told the publication that the more photos there are of Angelina Jolie helping out those in need, the better her chances of winning a full custody case against Brad Pitt. But the fact that the “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” actress has been doing this for nearly two decades is a testament that her efforts are genuine and not a mere publicity stunt.

Even amidst all the drama in Angelina Jolie’s life, she still finds time in her schedule to facilitate all the humanitarian work. Yes, she may be in a custody case against Brad Pitt but that doesn’t mean she’s going to risk her health and past philanthropic endeavors to achieve her desired results.