Angelina Jolie Makes Rare Comment About Her and Brad Pitt’s Kids

As I delve into the extraordinary lives of the Jolie-Pitt brood, I am simply astounded by their diverse experiences and accomplishments. Each child has carved out a unique path for themselves, showcasing their individual talents and personalities.


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s kids are not fighting for even 15 minutes of fame. 

Truly, as an ardent admirer, I can’t help but resonate with the desire of the remarkable actress portraying Maria to safeguard her children’s privacy. Their brood, consisting of Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16, share a common wish for a less public existence.

On a recent Good Morning America segment, Angelina mentioned that her kids are not keen on appearing in front of the camera currently. They prefer to keep their lives more private.

Moreover, the Millificent star disclosed that Shiloh, in particular, cherishes privacy intensely, a trait that all her children aspire to emulate.

Privacy isn’t something they were naturally given, is it?” Angelina, aged 49, expressed this thought. “I wish for them to experience it as they mature,” she said, having adopted her eldest son at the age of 26 while filming a movie in Cambodia.

Although Angelina’s children might not actively pursue the limelight, they eagerly support her when it involves being by her side. In fact, Knox accompanied his mother on the red carpet at the November 17 Governors Awards, even offering his arm to the Academy Award-winning actress.

At the same time, Vivienne has shown a knack for collaborating with her mom. While Angelina was working on The Outsiders, which premiered on Broadway in April, Vivienne worked alongside her as a producing assistant. The pair even made public appearances together to promote their Tony Award-winning musical on numerous occasions.

Angelina, who is the child of Jon Voight and the late Marcheline Bertrand, shared in a conversation with Deadline in June that her daughter Vivian has a strong affinity for theater. She mentioned that taking part in producing the musical was an opportunity for her to learn more about Vivian’s passion.

Nonetheless, the actress who played Lara Croft in Tomb Raider has made clear that her child continues to choose a more private lifestyle.

Last year, Angelina told TopMob News that Viv is similar to her mother because she doesn’t seek the limelight, but rather prioritizes supporting other creative individuals.

Keep reading for more insight into the private world of Angelina and Brad’s kids.

Ever since my enchantment with Cambodia during the filming of 2001’s Tomb Raider, I’ve felt a magnetic pull towards this captivating land. So, it was only natural that I found myself yearning to explore its depths further, and in particular, the provincial town of Battambang. In pursuit of a connection as profound as my affection for this country, I ventured there with the hope that I might find my first child.

She shared later with Vanity Fair that she didn’t feel a connection with any of them, until she encountered Maddox, born on August 5, 2001, suspended from the ceiling in a box. In that moment, she felt an immediate bond which left her tears streaming down her face, crying and crying.

Initially, when she was 26 and acting as a single parent, she legally adopted her oldest son. However, once she started dating Brad Pitt later on, he decided to take up the adoption process for the boy too.

Because of his curiosity about his mother’s profession, when Angelina took on directing the 2017 film “First They Killed My Father“, which was an adaptation of her friend Loung Ung’s book detailing the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime, Maddox agreed to serve as executive producer. He shared with People, “I was trying to contribute wherever I could.” As for his boss, or in simpler terms, his mom, he described her as “fun, humorous, and a pleasure to work with,” adding, “She’s amazing.

Following his biochemistry education at Yonsei University in South Korea (a decision that made his mother extremely joyful), Maddox was invited to a White House state dinner in April 2023. This event was graciously hosted by President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, who welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.

In 2003, on the 29th of November, “He lived for three-and-a-half years confined to a single location, a solitary room, on a small iron bed alongside twenty other children,” Angelina recounted to MSN in 2007. She was referring to Pax’s early life in an orphanage situated outside Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he had little autonomy and personal freedom.

In the company of Maddox, Zahara, and Shiloh, Angelina described the situation as follows: “Suddenly, he finds himself in a liberated environment with new siblings and parents,” she said. “He’s picking up English quickly and he’s incredibly affectionate, yet unpredictable because of his newfound freedom. He can be a bit wild and mischievous, but oh, what a resilient and remarkable little individual!

In regards to his passion for family affairs, Pax lent his voice to the character Yoo in Angelina’s 2016 animated film “Kung Fu Panda 3” and worked as a set photographer on “First They Killed My Father”. He then graced the red carpet of the 2018 Golden Globes alongside his mother.

Additionally, he assisted in adorning Atelier Jolie – a creative fashion cooperative and tailoring business launched by Angelina in New York City. He also held a position within the assistant director team during the production of his forthcoming Italian movie titled “Without Blood“.

In an interview with People, Angelina shared about collaborating with Pax and Maddox. She said, “It’s as if a movie set is at its finest, it’s like a big, loving family, and that’s how working alongside them felt effortless.

3-year-old Maddox joined Angelina at the orphanage in Hawassa, Ethiopia, where they met Zahara, their eldest daughter who was born on January 8, 2005. Angelina shared later that Maddox adored her. “For Madd,” she said to Anderson Cooper, “Zahara is like a tiny pet he can hold and gaze at, since Zahara was seven months old when she came home.

Similar to her other siblings, Zahara shows enthusiasm for every aspect of her mother’s professional life. She has accompanied her mother on red carpet events, launched a charitable jewelry line called the Zahara Collection in partnership with jeweler Robert Procop in 2019, and joined her mom’s UNHCR initiatives by visiting Syrian refugee camps.

In August 2022, Angelina felt emotional as she sent Zahara to Atlanta’s Spelman College (she said “I haven’t cried yet, so… I hope I can stay composed,” in an Instagram video). 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 Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at her school. Additionally, she has traveled with an actress on multiple occasions to Washington D.C. She stood beside Angelina Jolie during a heartfelt speech advocating for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act in February 2022 and again when they met with legislators to push for the passage of the Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2022 a year later.

Several months following their pregnancy announcement, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their daughter Shiloh at Cottage Hospital, Swakopmund, Namibia on the 27th of May, 2006. In an interview with MSN, Angelina described Shi as “a beacon of light and love, a sweet little thing, and incredibly funny.” She added that she could see some of herself in her child, hinting at potential mischief ahead!

2014 marked Shiloh’s first appearance on the red carpet at the premiere of Unbroken. Since then, she has attended events for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, The Breadwinner, Dumbo, and the 2018 National Board of Review Awards Gala. Additionally, Shiloh walked the red carpet for Eternals in 2021, wearing her mother’s Dior gown.

Angelina expressed on Daily Pop at TopMob: “Wow, go ahead and wear it, and make it look even better than me! That’s the kind of mom I am – encouraging my kids to borrow from my closet whenever they want.

Beyond expressing enthusiasm for Angelina’s charitable work, it appears Shiloh is dabbling in the entertainment realm too, as she spends time at Los Angeles’ Millennium Dance Complex.

Turning 18 in 2024, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt decided to legally drop the “Jolie-Pitt” portion of her surname, aiming to be recognized as Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. According to a reliable source who spoke with TopMob News, Shiloh has taken independent steps in this matter, including hiring her own attorney and covering the associated costs personally.

Back in 2008 at the Independent Spirit Awards, I proudly revealed my growing belly, which later led to the arrival of two little miracles – Knox and Vivienne. These precious bundles of joy entered our world on July 12, 2008, in the charming city of Nice, France. Since then, we’ve been nestled at Château Miraval, where the chaos may be overwhelming, but it’s a delightful kind that we’re learning to navigate with ease and joy. In no time at all, our older children, Shiloh and Zahara, have taken on the roles of loving big siblings, eagerly selecting their twins’ outfits, helping change them, and even holding them close.

Referring to 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, the resemblance between them was quite noticeable.

Similar to their older siblings Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh, Knox also made a minor appearance in the 2016 film “Kung Fu Panda 3”, lending his voice for the character Ku Ku. As Jolie shared with ET, they were initially hesitant about acting, preferring to stay out of the spotlight. However, she didn’t want them to miss this unique experience. They participated and had a great time with it in the end.

In a statement given to TopMob News, Angelina described her younger fraternal twin by a minute as having characteristics similar to her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand. She explained that unlike someone who seeks the spotlight, this individual is more focused on providing support for other creative minds. Angelina emphasized that she is thoughtful and dedicated to theater, always striving to fully comprehend how to contribute effectively.

Despite excelling in portraying a younger Aurora opposite Elle Fanning in the 2014 film “Maleficent”, this high school student has subsequently shown a preference for roles behind the scenes. Angelina Jolie commented on her performance at the time, expressing surprise and admiration.

Angelina mentioned that it was Vivienne who motivated her to help adapt Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 movie “The Outsiders” for a Broadway production. As a result, she eventually took on the role of an unpaid assistant to her mother, the producer, on the Tony-winning project.

Angelina shared with People that Vivienne, known as Vivienne Jolie in the playbill, will correct her. “She’ll remind me, ‘Haven’t you seen the memo? We need to do this, we must go through it,'” Angelina said. “She’s been a very strict assistant, she takes everything extremely seriously.

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2024-11-21 21:19