Actor Brad Pitt has disclosed how a sudden decision of divorce made by his wife Angelina Jolie is affecting him, has asked for privacy on their children’s behalf.

“I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids,” he told People magazine.

“I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.”

Jolie, 41, filed for divorce from Pitt, 52, citing irreconcilable differences on Monday.

Her lawyer, Robert Offer, said the decision had been made “for the health of the family”.

It is understood Jolie is seeking physical custody of the couple’s six children and asking the judge to give Pitt visitation rights.

Speculation is mounting over the causes behind the split, with one newspaper claiming Jolie was “upset with Pitt’s parenting skills”.

However, some source argues that Pitt has been good father who wants children to grow well.

“Brad has always been stricter. He has wanted the kids to have more structure. Brad will get frustrated sometimes and yell at the kids. Angelina always had a more relaxed attitude when it came to the kids. She definitely never yells.”

While other sources are claiming that Pitt has been unfaithful to his wife that has hand to play in this divorce.