Brad Pitt is a loving father of six children, including twins, whose birth was very emotional for the actor. One of the star’s twin sons is named after his late grandfather and is his mini-me.
In 2002, Angelina Jolie became a new mother when she adopted Maddox Chivan alone from an orphanage in Battambang, Cambodia, despite being married to Billy Bob Thornton at the time. Three years later, Zahara Marley, from Ethiopia, joined the family.
When Angelina and Brad Pitt began dating in 2005, he adopted their two children, and the couple continued to expand their offspring. In 2006, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt was born, and the couple welcomed Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt from Vietnam.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the Cinema for Peace gala ceremony at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 13, 2012 in Berlin, Germany | Source: Getty Images
Two years later, Angelina and the “12 Years a Slave” actor welcomed twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt. In 2014, the father of six confessed that becoming a father made him “feel like the richest man.”
The Oscar winner said that fatherhood had changed him on many levels and made him more alive and generous. The “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” star revealed that he viewed his children as essential, adding:
“I love being a father and all the responsibilities that come with it.”
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Being a father became the top priority for the “Seven” actor, who constantly worried about his offspring. He shared how he had a responsibility and an emotional bond that weighed on him because he had a family to care for.
Angelina’s ex-husband said he cared more for his family than himself, describing it as the real definition of love. Brad became more selfless, giving, and generous, and he wanted what was best for them; he loved all his children; however, he had a special connection to one of his twin sons.
Brad’s emotional reaction to the birth of the twins
Angelina and Brad’s twins were fraternal and a boy and a girl. The “Salt” actress was well and in good spirits after the birth, and Brad was on hand for the births in Nice, France, making them parents to his fifth and sixth children.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the “Kung Fu Panda” premiere during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 15, 2008 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images
The OB/GYN joked that the actor, who cut Vivienne and Knox’s umbilical cords, was the “assistant.” Brad was described as excited, emotional, determined, calm and happy to be at the birth of his children.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt depart the “Changeling” premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 20, 2008 in Cannes, France | Source: Getty Images
Knox is named after Brad’s late maternal grandfather, Hal Knox Hillhouse, while Vivienne is named after Angelina’s late mother, Marcheline Bertrand. The son of the actor from “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” looked like his father.
Knox is my father’s mini-me
Knox grew up mostly out of the spotlight. In 2011, Angelina revealed that the boy was like her father physically and emotionally to her and that she was also the spitting image of the “Oceans Thirteen” star. Two years later, Knox demonstrated her resemblance to Brad at age 4.
Brad Pitt at Narita International Airport with Knox Jolie-Pitt on January 27, 2009, in Narita, Chiba, Japan | Source: Getty Images
On Valentine’s Day, the then-preschooler joined his parents and twin sister on a trip to the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History. The then-little boy looked stylish in an all-black ensemble accessorized with aviator sunglasses.
In June 2021, the 12-year-old boy [Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt] he was photographed looking like his father [Brad Pitt] while wearing casual clothes.
Knox also imitated Brad’s long hairstyle and held hands during the dinosaur exhibit. In 2015, Brad showed how close he was to his double when the pair went to the MotoGP British Grand Prix of England race at Silverstone.
Brad Pitt and Knox Jolie-Pitt at the MotoGP British Grand Prix race at Silverstone on Aug 30, 2015 in Northampton, England | Source: Getty Images
Angelina’s ex-husband paid more attention to the boy while he was in the VIP section. She wore a newsboy cap, while her son wore yellow noise-cancelling headphones to shield his ears from the noise of the race.
At ten years old, Knox proved he was his father’s mini-me when he donned the same newsboy cap Brad was known for. At the time, the boy was shopping in New York City with his mother and other siblings.
Knox Jolie-Pitt at the European premiere of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” on October 9, 2019 in London, England | Source: Getty Images
Brad’s boy was wearing a green jacket and jeans and seemed to have the same walk as his father! In June 2021, the 12-year-old boy was photographed looking like his father while he was dressed casually.
Angelina’s son was seen attending Paris Fashion Week with his actress mother. Knox wore a light blue face mask due to the COVID-19 pandemic and wore a white hoodie and matching Converse sneakers with his mask.
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