For over a decade, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were the most photographed couple on the planet. Their romance began on the set of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' in 2005, and over the years, they built a family that captivated the world: six children across two continents, three adopted and three biological. They married in 2014, separated in 2016, and after years of legal battles, their divorce was finalized in December 2024. Throughout this journey, their children have grown up largely away from the spotlight, gradually finding their own voices, passions, and in several cases, their own names.
Maddox Jolie, 24
Maddox Chivan was born on August 5, 2001, in Battambang, Cambodia, and became the first child to enter Angelina's life when she adopted him in 2002 while filming 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' in the country. According to Parade, Angelina told Vanity Fair it was love at first sight the moment she saw him. Brad Pitt later formally adopted him as well. Now 24, Maddox studies biochemistry at a university in Seoul, South Korea, and has worked behind the camera as executive producer on Angelina's 2017 film 'First They Killed My Father'. The outlet also reports he has since dropped Pitt from his surname and now goes by Maddox Jolie.
Zahara Jolie, 21
Zahara Marley was born on January 8, 2005, in Awasa, Ethiopia, and was adopted by Angelina later that year at just six months old. She recently made her family incredibly proud by graduating from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, a milestone the whole family showed up to celebrate together. Ahead of the ceremony, Zahara took the stage at a mother-daughter brunch where she spoke openly about her bond with her mother. "When asked to speak with you all today on the value of mother-daughter relationships, it felt challenging to find the words," she said, according to a video shared on Instagram. "Not challenging because I don't value it, but because my mom and I have a unique, almost kindred, relationship that can be hard to put into words." She now goes by Zahara Jolie.
Pax Jolie-Pitt, 22
Pax Thien was born on November 29, 2003, in Vietnam and was adopted by Angelina in 2007. According to Netflix Junkie, he has followed a creative path behind the camera, working as a set photographer and assistant director on several of his mother's film projects. In 2024, he was involved in a serious e-bike accident that required intensive medical care and physical therapy. He has also been among the most vocal of the siblings about his difficult relationship with Brad Pitt.
Shiloh Jolie, 19
Shiloh Nouvel was born on May 27, 2006, in Namibia, the first biological child of Jolie and Pitt. According to People, on her 18th birthday in 2024, she filed a legal petition in Los Angeles to remove Pitt from her surname and is now known as Shiloh Jolie. The outlet reports the name change was made official months later. She has since made headlines for her passion for dance, regularly attending classes and performances in Los Angeles.
Knox Jolie-Pitt, 17
Knox Leon was born on July 12, 2008, in Nice, France, one half of the couple's set of fraternal twins. He recently turned heads at Zahara's graduation in Atlanta, where his appearance sparked a wave of comparisons online. Daily Mail, which photographed the family at the event, noted that Knox, who sported frosted tips and a faint mustache, bore a striking resemblance to a young Brad Pitt. The photos spread quickly across social media, with fans drawing particular comparisons to a well-known era of his father's look. Brad was not present at the graduation. Knox remains the most private of the six siblings but is set to turn 18 in July 2026, a milestone Angelina has described as a major turning point for the family.
Vivienne Jolie, 17
Vivienne Marcheline is Knox's younger-by-a-minute twin sister and has shown a clear passion for the arts from a young age. She appeared alongside her mother in 'Maleficent' at just five years old and more recently worked as a production assistant on a Broadway musical, earning praise for her dedication. She is now credited professionally as Vivienne Jolie.
Where things stand today
Following the finalization of their divorce, the six children primarily reside with Angelina. In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Angelina revealed she has been waiting for Knox and Vivienne to turn 18 before making a major move. "I am here because I have to be here from a divorce, but as soon as they're 18, I'll be able to leave," she said, adding that she plans to spend significant time in Cambodia and with family members around the world. Her Los Angeles home is already on the market for just under $30 million, signaling the move is well underway.
