There was a time when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were the most popular people in the world and shone on the covers of all magazines. In addition to the couple’s iconic name, Brangelina, Hollywood movie stars have become famous for their ever-expanding family. Although they have parted ways since then, they continue to raise their six children – three biological and three adopted. Read on Joy-pup what the children of Angelina Jolie look like and what they are doing now.
Maddox Shivan Jolie-Pitt, 20
Born August 5, 2001, Cambodia.
Maddox became Angelina Jolie’s first child in 2002. The actress adopted a 7-month-old baby, who at birth was named Rath Vibol from a Cambodian orphanage in Battambang. He ended up in an orphanage because his mother died in childbirth, and his biological father is unknown. At the time of adoption, the actress was married to Billy Bob Thornton, with whom she broke up after 3 months.
She continued to raise Maddox on her own until 2006, when Brad Pitt became his adoptive father. Then the boy received the prefix Pitt to his surname, which he wants to remove today. The guy is very close to his mother and took her side during the divorce proceedings. Angelina and Brad got married in August 2014, but the couple filed for divorce in September 2016.
Maddox and her mom worked together when she made The First They Killed My Father, based on the 1970s genocide in Cambodia after the Khmer Rouge came to power. Although he was only 16 at the time, Maddox took over the executive producer role and spent all four months of filming in Cambodia with his mom. The guy inherited from Angelina a love of piloting an airplane, taking a few lessons, and to melee weapons. He is also fond of rock music, fluently speaks several languages. Maddox is currently studying biochemistry at the prestigious Seoul University of Yonseo.
Pax Tien Jolie-Pitt, 17
Born November 29, 2003, Vietnam.
Three-year-old Pax Angelina and Brad were adopted in 2007 in Ho Chi Minh City. His biological mother was a heroin addict and abandoned the baby at the Vietnamese shelter Tam Binh when he was 2 years old. Jolie adopted Pax as a single mother because Vietnam does not allow adoption by unmarried couples. A year later, he was adopted by Pitt in the United States. When the child was born, his name was Pham Quang Sang, but his parents named him Pax Tien, which means “calm sky.” Now the guy is fond of the world of cinema, he voiced a character in “Kung Fu Panda 3”, and also played a cameo role in the film “Maleficent”, was a photographer during the filming of the drama “First they killed my father.”
The high school student is considered the most introverted in the Jolie-Pitt family and rarely appears in public with his famous family. He is currently studying the art of photography and the Vietnamese language, which he spoke before his adoption.
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, 16
Born January 8, 2005, Ethiopia.
Zakhara was adopted by Pitt and Jolie in infancy when her biological mother abandoned her due to health problems of the child. In 2009, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation created the Zahara program, named after their daughter, to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia. Their work in this area continues to this day in partnership with regional health authorities.
On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, there is also the Zahar Center, named after the elder Jolie, which specializes in treating people with tuberculosis. The building was partly designed by Brad Pitt. Zakhara follows in her mother’s footsteps in the field of charity. The girl had a meeting with the first female President of Ethiopia, Sahle Work Zewde, where they discussed some humanitarian issues.
Now 16 years old, she has voiced a small role in “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Maleficent”, has developed a line of jewelry “Zahara Collection”, all proceeds from which will go to shelters for victims of domestic violence. Recently, the girl underwent a surgical operation, during which she faced manifestations of racism. Because of this, Pitt skipped the BAFTA awards, where he was nominated to be with his daughter at this difficult moment.
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, 15
Born May 27, 2006, Namibia.
Shiloh is Jolie and Pitt’s first biological child. Their daughter was born in 2006 in Namibia. The couple went as far as to avoid the media scrutiny of their family at the time. The first photo of the baby was sold for $ 10 million, it became the first baby immortalized in Madame Tussaud’s. Shiloh is the most talked about child of all Jolie and Pitt’s children. She made a lot of noise with statements that she wanted to be a boy and her parents supported this decision of her daughter.
Over the years, Shiloh has caused a stir with her androgynous style. As a child, she dressed like a boy – polo shirts, jackets, dark trousers, jeans and classic suits, oversized tracksuits. Recently, the public has noticed a sudden change in Shiloh’s style. She started wearing more feminine outfits and hairstyles, and looks like a stunning beauty in a new look.
Users on the network noted that on the last appearance of Shiloh in public, she was very similar to her mother.
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt and Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt, 13 years old
Born on July 12, 2008, France.
Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon are twins, they were born in Nice in 2008. Vivien’s middle name is the name of Angelina’s mother, and Knox was named after Pitt’s grandfather. Photos of the newborns were sold for $ 14 million, which went to charity.
At the age of five, Vivienne appeared on the screen as the young princess Aurora in the film “Maleficent”, and Knox voiced the character in “Kung Fu Panda 3”. The twins were spotted in a Los Angeles park last year. They sold organic dog treats to raise money for the local animal rescue organization Hope for Paws. All of Jolie’s children are homeschooled and twins are no exception. Vivienne Marcheline is fond of sports – attends karate, football, is engaged in skateboarding. Knox Leon is learning sign language and loves to draw.
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