Angelina Jolie has had a rough time of it lately.
But there’s one thing that has kept Jolie going through it all: Her six children.
“Having children saved me and taught me to be in this world differently,” she said.
Like every mother, Jolie was proud that her kids were taking on more familial responsibilities too.
Jolie’s motherhood journey began with her eldest, Maddox, whom she adopted from a Cambodian orphanage.
After their relationship ended, she raised him alone until Brad Pitt legally adopted Maddox in 2006.
He’s so smart and so witty.
He’s like my best buddy.
Just the coolest little person I’ve ever met," (viaPeople).
Jolie praised her son for his work in an interview withE!
Meanwhile, Maddox confirmed that he had a fantastic time working with his mom.
And while Maddox is close to his mother, the same cannot be said for his father.
An insider informedUs Weeklythat Maddox doesn’t even identify as Brad Pitt’s kid anymore.
Maddox reportedly cut off contact with his dad as a result.
Amidst their bitter custody battle, Maddox showed his unequivocal support for Jolie by testifying against Pitt.
