Brad Pitt is reportedly taking time off from filming his new movie to help Angelina Jolie look after their six children.

The actor – who recently became father to twins Vivienne and Knox – is said to be in need of some R&R and wants to spend more time with his ever-expanding family.

And Quentin Tarantino - who is directing Brad in Inglorious Bastards - is happy to give the dad-of-six some belated paternity leave.

A source says, "Brad is a dedicated father and he loves being with the kids but with Angelina back at work it has been super hectic - especially with the twins still so young.

"Filming starts in Berlin soon but Brad is not expected on the set for the first week.

"He needs that long to recover from all the diaper changing and sleepless nights."