Brad Pitt to adopt Angelina's children

Brad Pitt is applying to become the adoptive father of Angelina Jolie's two children.

Jolie adopted four-year-old Maddox from Cambodia in 2002, when she was married to actor Billy Bob Thornton, while baby Zahara was adopted in July this year.

"We are confirming that Brad Pitt is in the process of becoming the adoptive father of both children," Brad's publicist Cindy Guagenti announced.

Pitt and Jolie have been rumoured to be dating for months, following Brad's split from Jennifer Aniston, however both have refused to speak about their relationship.