As Brad Pitt’s romance with Ines de Ramon intensifies, his former spouse Angelina Jolie has a clear directive for Brad’s new flame: steer clear of their children.

According to an exclusive source speaking to In Touch, Angelina, aged 48, still holds significant sway over Brad and does not permit her kids to interact with Ines, aged 31.

The insider disclosed that while Ines is keen on meeting the children, she is aware that Brad must navigate seeing them without facing any issues from Angelina.

Reports from People on February 15 revealed that Ines had moved in with 60-year-old Brad after nearly two years of dating.

Nevertheless, eyewitnesses informed In Touch that the jewelry designer consistently departs from Brad’s Los Feliz, California residence approximately 20 minutes before his children come over to ensure they do not encounter their father’s live-in partner.

The former couple, who famously starred together in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” have six children together – Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 17, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 15.

Their family journey began when Angelina had already adopted Maddox before she and Brad initiated their relationship in 2005.

Subsequently, they adopted Zahara, welcomed Shiloh in 2006, adopted Pax, and completed their family with the birth of twins in 2008.

Despite tying the knot in 2014, Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016, leading to a protracted legal battle over the custody of their minor children.

In December 2016, Angelina was awarded full custody of their underage children, while Brad secured visitation rights.

The relationship between Brad and his kids became strained over the ensuing years, with Maddox testifying at their custody hearing in March 2021, and Pax reportedly expressing discontent with his father the year prior.

Pax, in a resurfaced Instagram Story from 2020, was quoted as saying, “Happy Father’s Day to this world class a–hole!” as he criticized his father’s behavior.

Similarly, Zahara distanced herself from the Pitt surname when she officially joined sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha at Spelman College, indicating a potential rift between her and Brad.

Brad and Ines were first seen together in November 2022, embarking on discreet public outings since then.

An insider shared with In Touch recently that Brad’s split from Angelina has made him more guarded and inclined towards privacy.

For more details, grab a copy of this week’s issue of Star Magazine, available on newsstands starting Wednesday, February 28.