The children of actress Angelina Jolie and actor Brad Pitt have been making headlines for years, thanks to their famous parents and their own successful careers in the entertainment industry. However, there is another aspect of their lives that often goes unnoticed — their experience in directing.
Jolie and Pitt are known for their impressive acting skills, but they are also talented filmmakers. Jolie has directed several critically acclaimed films, including «In the Land of Blood and Honey» and «Unbroken», while Pitt has produced and starred in successful movies such as «12 Years a Slave» and «Moonlight». It seems that their passion for filmmaking has rubbed off on their adopted sons, Maddox and Pax, who have both taken on the role of director in recent years.
Maddox Jolie-Pitt, who was adopted from Cambodia in 2002, made his directorial debut at the age of 13 with the short film «First They Killed My Father» in 2017. The film, which was based on the memoir of the same name by Loung Ung, received positive reviews and was even selected as Cambodia’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards. Jolie, who co-wrote and produced the film, was proud of her son’s achievement and praised his dedication and talent.
In an interview with People Magazine, Jolie said, «He’s been wanting to be a part of the production since he was tiny. But he stayed very focused and he was very sure of what he wanted. He’s a real storyteller.»
Maddox’s interest in filmmaking may have been sparked by his parents’ work, but his passion and talent for it are undeniable. He also had the opportunity to work alongside his mother on the set of «By the Sea», where he served as a production assistant. Jolie has expressed her desire to work with her son again in the future, saying, «I might be biased, but he’s a very good actor. He’s very natural.»
Pax Jolie-Pitt, who was adopted from Vietnam in 2007, also showed his interest in directing at a young age. In 2018, at the age of 15, he directed a music video for the song «Young and Beautiful» by singer-songwriter King Princess. The video, which was released on YouTube, features scenes of Pax and his friends enjoying a day at the beach. Jolie, who shared the video on her Instagram, captioned it with «Proud of my son’s first music video.» The video has since received over 1 million views and garnered positive feedback from viewers.
Both Maddox and Pax have grown up in the spotlight, but their parents have made sure to give them a normal childhood. Jolie has said in interviews that she wants her children to have a well-rounded education and to explore their interests. It seems that their exposure to the film industry has only fueled their passion for it, and their parents have been supportive of their aspirations.
Jolie and Pitt’s other children, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne, have also shown their creativity and interest in the arts. Zahara, who was adopted from Ethiopia in 2005, has shown a love for music and has even performed with her siblings at a concert in 2016. Shiloh, who has been in the spotlight since she was a baby, has been interested in acting and has appeared in small roles in her parents’ films. The twins, Knox and Vivienne, have also been exposed to the film industry through their parents’ work and have shown an interest in it as well.
The Jolie-Pitt children have been fortunate to have parents who support and encourage their passions, and it is clear that they have inherited their parents’ talent and creativity. With their impressive debut as directors, Maddox and Pax have proven that they are more than just the children of Hollywood’s power couple — they are talented filmmakers in their own right. As they continue to grow and explore their interests, it will be exciting to see what other projects they take on in the future.
