As I delve deeper into the fascinating lives of the Jolie-Pitt brood, I am struck by the sheer magnitude of their experiences and accomplishments. From humanitarian work to acting, these children have truly walked the path less traveled.
Don’t expect an Angelina Jolie biopic any time soon.
Actually, the idea of creating a movie based on her life is so undesirable that the Oscar-winning actress, who portrays the late famed opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s biographical film “Maria”, found herself laughing when asked for her opinions on the matter.
Jolie said in an interview with the Sunday Times on December 1st, “That question takes the cake for being the most outlandish!” Being a public figure, she explained, it’s important not to have someone misrepresent your life or think they understand you. So, we were careful in our portrayal. Here’s hoping there won’t be any questions that delve too deeply into my personal life.
It’s important to note that this doesn’t mean there wouldn’t be sufficient resources. In fact, the 49-year-old, daughter of the late actress Marcheline Bertrand and actor Jon Voight, has an impressive Hollywood career behind her.
In 1982, when she was just 7 years old, Angelina Jolie first appeared on screen alongside her father in the movie titled “Lookin’ to Get Out.” Since then, she has taken part in over 40 films, receiving her initial Oscar win for her supporting performance in “Girl, Interrupted” in 2000. She has also graced our screens in popular movies like “Tomb Raider” and Disney’s “Maleficent” series, with a new installment of the latter currently being developed.
Apart from acting, Jolie has also taken on the role of director in six films, with her latest project being the anti-war drama titled “Without Blood“, which stars her fellow Eternals cast member Salma Hayek.
Despite her professional triumphs, there has been personal sorrow along the way. Following high-profile marriages with Jonny Lee Miller, her co-star from “Hackers,” and Billy Bob Thornton, a cast member from “Pushing Tin,” she started dating Brad Pitt, her on-screen spouse in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” in 2004. The pair eventually married ten years later.
However, only two years into their marriage, Jolie – mother of six with her fellow Oscar laureate – chose to file for divorce. Despite being legally single three years later, they continue to wage a legal battle over Château Miraval, the vineyard and winery that was once their shared property in France.
Although Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children have mostly avoided the limelight during their childhood years, they are increasingly becoming more visible. In fact, some of them have even accompanied their mother to work. For instance, Vivienne, aged 16, acted as an assistant during a Broadway musical production that Angelina co-produced, titled “The Outsiders”. Similarly, Maddox, who is 23 years old, and Pax, age 20, have taken on roles as production assistants for the movie “Maria”.
In contrast to both Jolie and her film character being well-known performers, Angelina Jolie pointed out that in reality, she differs from the fictional Maria as she does not experience persistent loneliness.
She explained to the Sunday Times, “I don’t base my feelings on having a family, unlike Maria who found her purpose in work because she didn’t have one. I value being a parent more than just working, and that holds greater significance for me.
Read on to find out more about Jolie and Pitt’s family…
During the shooting of the 2001 movie, Tomb Raider, Angelina Jolie developed a strong affection for Cambodia. Later on, she traveled to the rural town of Battambang with the intention of locating a place where she could adopt her first child.
She didn’t feel a strong link with any of them, but later shared this with Vanity Fair, until she spotted Maddox – born on August 5, 2001, hanging in a box from the ceiling. Upon seeing him, she immediately felt that connection, causing her to cry profusely.
Initially, when she was 26, this woman legally became her oldest son’s mother on her own. However, following their relationship, Brad Pitt decided to go through the adoption process too.
Through his curiosity about his mother’s profession, when Angelina directed the 2017 film First They Killed My Father, which was an adaptation of her friend Loung Ung’s book chronicling the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime, Maddox chose to serve as executive producer. Speaking about his involvement, he stated, “I wanted to contribute in any way I could,” to People magazine. Regarding his supervisor, or mother, he described her as “funny, easy to work with,” and added, “She’s amazing.
Following his biochemistry education at Yonsei University in South Korea (a decision that made his mom extremely joyful), Maddox was invited to a White House state dinner in April 2023. This event was hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, who welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
Angelina Jolie shared in a 2007 interview with MSN that during his first three-and-a-half years, her son Pax lived confined to one location, one room, and a single iron bed within an orphanage situated outside Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She described this period as one devoid of personal choice or freedom for him.
In the company of Maddox, Zahara, and Shiloh, Angelina noted that “all of a sudden, he finds himself in an incredibly liberated environment with additional siblings and parents.” He’s acquiring English skills now, and he’s such a loving and free-spirited child because of his newfound freedom. However, he can be quite unruly and mischievous at times. Yet, what a resilient and remarkable little individual he is!
Intrigued by the family business, Pax lent his voice to the character Yoo in Angelina’s 2016 animated film “Kung Fu Panda 3” and also worked as a set photographer on “First They Killed My Father”. Later, he accompanied his mom to the 2018 Golden Globes.
Apart from that, he assisted in decorating Atelier Jolie – a creative fashion cooperative and tailoring business launched by Angelina in New York City. Additionally, he found himself working within the assistant director team for the Italian production set of her upcoming movie titled “Without Blood“.
In an interview with People, Angelina mentioned collaborating with Pax and Maddox. She said, “When a movie set operates optimally, it’s like a large, close-knit family, and that sense of familiarity was effortless.
3-year-old Maddox joined Angelina at the orphanage in Hawassa, Ethiopia, where she first encountered her eldest daughter Zahara, born on January 8, 2005. Later, the actress shared with Anderson Cooper that Maddox adores Zahara. “When Zahara came home, she was already seven months old,” Angelina explained. “For Maddox, it’s like having a small pet he can just cradle and gaze upon.
Just like my beloved family members, Zahara seems to be captivated by every aspect of her mother’s world. She graces red carpet events alongside her, collaborates on the enchanting Zahara Collection jewelry line with Robert Procop in 2019, and even joins her mom in trips to Syrian refugee camps as part of their humanitarian work with the UNHCR. I can’t help but admire her passion!
In August 2022, Angelina felt emotional as she took Zahara to Atlanta’s Spelman College (she mentioned in an Instagram video that she hadn’t started crying yet, but hoped to stay composed). Later on, she came back for the Homecoming celebrations at this Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
In 2023, Zahara became a member of the school’s Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She has also traveled with an actress on multiple trips to Washington, D.C. She stood alongside Angelina during her emotional speech advocating for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act in February 2022 and later when they lobbied lawmakers for the passage of the Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2022.
Several months following the announcement of their pregnancy, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt became parents to Shiloh on May 27th, 2006, at Cottage Hospital in Swakopmund, Namibia. In an interview with MSN, Angelina gushed about her daughter, saying, “She’s so radiant with light and love; she’s just a sweet little thing, and incredibly funny!” She added, “I see a bit of myself in her – she’s going to be quite the handful!
At the premiere of Unbroken in 2014, Shiloh first made her appearance on the red carpet. Since then, she has graced events for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, The Breadwinner, Dumbo, and more recently, the 2021 Eternals premiere. Notably, she wore her mother’s Dior gown at the latter event’s red carpet.
Angelina expressed on Daily Pop at TopMob, ‘Wow, go ahead and wear it, make it look even better than me! I love that my kids can borrow from my wardrobe. Take whatever you like; it’s your time to shine now.’ She proudly declared, ‘I’m that mom.’
Besides expressing an interest in Angelina’s charitable work, it appears that Shiloh has dabbled in the world of entertainment, frequently visiting Los Angeles’ Millennium Dance Complex.
Turning 18 in 2024, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt decided to petition a court in Los Angeles to drop the “Pitt” part of her surname, choosing instead to be recognized as Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. According to our source, Shiloh has taken independent legal action, covering the costs herself.
Making her first public appearance with her growing belly at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards, Angelina Jolie later welcomed her sons Knox and Vivienne into the world on July 12, 2008, in Nice, France. The family subsequently moved to their estate Château Miraval where they found themselves in a whirlwind of activity, but were enjoying every moment as Angelina shared with People magazine shortly after. In addition, her children Shiloh and Zahara took pleasure in picking out the twins’ clothes and assisting in changing and holding them.
Named after Brad’s grandfather, Hal Knox Hillhouse, Angelina pointed out that “Knox shares many similarities with Brad, both emotionally and physically.” In fact, at the 2015 British motorcycle Grand Prix, they were strikingly alike.
Similar to their elder siblings Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh, Knox also made a minor appearance in the 2016 movie “Kung Fu Panda 3”, lending his voice to the character Ku Ku. As Jolie explained to ET, they were initially hesitant about acting, but she didn’t want them to miss out on the experience. They eventually came around and enjoyed themselves during the recording process.
In an interview with TopMob News, Angelina described Knox’s younger fraternal twin as having similar traits to her mother, Marcheline Bertrand. She explained that unlike someone who seeks the spotlight, she is more about supporting other creative individuals. Angelina emphasized that her sister is considerate and deeply committed to theater, always striving to fully grasp how she can contribute effectively.
Despite delivering a stellar performance as the younger Aurora in 2014’s “Maleficent”, which even left veteran actress Angelina Jolie impressed, the high school student has since shown a preference for working behind the scenes.
Angelina mentioned that Vivienne motivated her to work towards adapting Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film “The Outsiders” for Broadway, which eventually led the teenager to assist her mother (who won a Tony) as a volunteer in production.
As I shared with People, Vivienne – known as Vivienne Jolie in the playbill – will undoubtedly correct me if need be. She’ll remind me, “Haven’t you seen that memo? We must do this, we need to go through it step by step,” she’ll say. Indeed, she has been a rigorous assistant, approaching her tasks with utmost seriousness and dedication.
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2024-12-04 23:18