The Jolie-Pitts were a household name in the 2000s.
How wouldn’t they be?
However, Jolie-Pitt is a prime example of someone able to do just that.
There’s definitely more than meets the eye when it comes to him.
Cambodia played a big part in Jolie’s changed perspective on motherhood.
Jolie first laid eyes on Maddox Jolie-Pitt at an orphanage in Battambang, Cambodia.
Prior to her visit to Battambang, she decided that she would only visit one orphanage.
And he was asleep, and they put him in my arms, and he stayed asleep.
At the time, Jolie was still wed to Billy Bob Thornton.
Shortly after his adoption, however, they ended their marriage.
This gave his mother full custody and resulted in the removal of Thornton from his legal name.
“They’re as much of my blood as any natural born, and I’m theirs.
That’s all I can say about it.
I can’t live without them.
So: Anyone considering (adoption), that’s my vote,” Pitt shared with Esquire.
With this move came his final name change to Maddox Jolie-Pitt.
It wouldn’t matter to him."
Maddox Jolie-Pitt is a momma’s boy, and Jolie is sure to gush about him at every chance.
Just the coolest little person I’ve ever met."
Jolie-Pitt even jokingly called his mom Angie, “He thinks it’s hysterical!
They even shared a fondness for knives.
Jolie bought her first daggers with her mother at 11 or 12.
For safe measure, she only got her son the knives with dulled blades.
With this shared interest came discussions on violence and samurais.
“We also talk about samurais and about the idea of defending someone as good.
We talk about everything,” Jolie said toW Magazine.
Maddox accompanied his mother to the orphanage and noticed a child in particular that needed care.
In that same year, Jolie finalized her adoption of Zahara Jolie-Pitt.
“Maddox and I are very happy to have a new addition to our family,” Jolieadded.
It’s safe to say that the bond of the Jolie-Pitt siblings has withstood the test of time.
“I think they’ve had a very significant effect on each other,” Jolieshared.
The actual events that transpired on the plane remain uncertain.
At the time, child abuse was ruled out, and the FBI dropped all charges.
However, it was still more than enough for Jolie to file for a divorce.
Five days after said incident, the divorce papers cited irreconcilable differences.
This was the beginning of one of the most extended high-profile custody battles.
Pax Jolie-Pitt, his younger brother, served as the movie’s set photographer.
It follows the story of a child that survived the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia.
Jolie-Pitt definitely didn’t play a passive role in this process; he was very diligent and hands-on.
This experience was a testament to not only an excellent mother-and-son relationship but a productive working relationship to boot.
Jolie-Pitt told People, “[Jolie is] fun, funny, and easy to work with.”
He can speak multiple languages
Maddox Jolie-Pitt is full of surprises.
As perThe Hollywood Reporter, he also speaks a little Khmer.
Is there anything he can’t do?
We wouldn’t be surprised if he decides to add more to that list down the line.
Jolie-Pitt, along with the rest of his siblings, was homeschooled.
He’s great at school and great at history.
He feels like he could be a writer or travel the world and learn about places and things.”
He is not one to forget his roots.
I’m proud to be a Cambodian" he shared withPeople.
He even made friends with the children on set, and they had their own sleepovers.
The siblings have come across people questioning their kinship due to their diversity.
This isn’t an issue for Angelina Jolie though, who doesn’t care much for genetics.
In her eyes, their differences did not divide them; they brought them closer together.
In 2019, he began his biochemistry degree at Yonsei University in South Korea.
Yonsei University is a prestigious institution regarded as one of the top three universities in the country.
She helped him settle into his dorm and accompanied him on a tour of the grounds.
In an interview with"Entertainment Tonight,“Jolie shared, “I’m so proud of him.
After a semester at Yonsei University, he packed his bags to temporarily move back home.
Due to the lockdown, all six children were back together.
In fact, it gave them more time to bond.
Four months into the pandemic, they got pretty good at it.
But don’t mistake him for being a goody two-shoes.
He still balanced it all out by living life as a teenager should.
Jolie-Pitt had a few surprises up his sleeves, or under his shirt, to be specific.
Three years later, a paparazzo approached Maddox Jolie-Pitt while on campus at Yonsei University (viaYouTube).
He conducted an ambush interview where he asked about the estranged father.
“How about your dad?
Is he going to come and visit?”
Jolie-Pitt responded, “I don’t know about that.
I don’t know what’s happening.”
His composure throughout speaks volumes of how he was raised.
He handled that interview like a pro.
After the breakup, Jolie received custody of all six children, and Pitt was granted visitation.
In 2021, Pitt gained 50/50 custody of the kids; however, the courts later reversed the ruling.
Ultimately, Jolie won the court battle and maintained full custody of her brood.
A source allegedly toldUs Weeklythat Maddox Jolie-Pitt also testified against Pitt during the trial.
The insider also claimed that Jolie-Pitt has considered changing his last name.
Still, Jolie-Pitt’s behavior towards Pitt speaks volumes.
He stays largely out of the spotlight and doesn’t have a public social media presence.
In college, he chose to study biochemistry rather than seeking a degree in the entertainment field.
By all accounts, Jolie-Pitt doesn’t seem likely to follow in his parents' Hollywood footsteps.
In 2022, Angelina Jolie toldPeoplethat she supports her children regardless of their career paths.
“I’m proud that they are all very much their own people,” the filmmaker stated.
“Very different and still a very close family that learns from each other.”
The project was a family affair, with Jolie-Pitt’s younger brother Pax Jolie-Pitt working alongside him on set.
Speaking with People, Jolie said she was thrilled to work with her sons on another film.
“We work well together,” she gushed.
For one thing, they were the first children to join the Jolie-Pitt family.
In 2005,Star Magazineallegedly spoke to an employee of the orphanage where Zahara lived prior to her adoption.
Over the years, the siblings have grown even closer.
In 2023, Maddox attended a sorority event with Zahara at her school, Spelman College.
It makes sense, after all, considering that the mini-celeb has traveled all over the world.
In April 2023, Jolie-Pitt accompanied Angelina Jolie to a state dinner at the White House.
The purpose of their visit was to welcome South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
It was undoubtedly a special moment for Jolie-Pitt, who lived in South Korea while attending college.
The chic mother-son duo proudly locked arms as they strolled into the lavish event.
Clearly, Jolie-Pitt is taking after his elegant, fashionable mom in so many ways.
According to a source, Jolie-Pitt was proud to attend the esteemed dinner.
“Asia-America relations are important to Angelina’s family,” the source toldPeople.
Maddox studied at Yonsei University in Seoul.
Angelina and Maddox are honored to attend this State Dinner.”
As a toddler, he was proclaimed a hair icon when he started rocking a sleek faux-hawk.
Jolie-Pitt’s spiky locks eventually transformed into an all-out mohawk, complete with buzzed sides.
At age 7, the mini-superstar flaunted his edgiest look yet: an aqua-blue mohawk.
As he got older, Jolie-Pitt became even more adventurous with his mane.
During his teens, the mini-celeb wore his hair styled neatly on top and shaved on the sides.
A few years later, he adopted his signature style, a fashionable ponytail with a tight undercut.
Finally, in 2023, Jolie-Pitt stepped out with a dramatic new look.
Jolie-Pitt debuted his new, long locks during his visit to the White House in April 2023.
His jet-black hair was cut into choppy layers that fell to his shoulders.
The junior celeb styled the front of his hair into thick, side-swept bangs.
The star also updated his eyeglasses, ditching his basic black frames for chic, aviator-style rims.
Clearly, Jolie-Pitt has been taking style tips from his glamorous mom.
