Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, made a rare appearance on the red carpet during the Sundance Film Festival on January 23 in Park City, Utah. The event marked a notable moment as the 22-year-old posed at the screening of the film Self Custody, connecting his name with the Brad Pitt son Pax Sundance buzz surrounding the festival.
Dressed casually in a red plaid overshirt, Pax spent time speaking with director Garrett Patten and producer Fernando Ferro, key figures behind the drama starring Adrian Grenier, before attending a private party later that evening. This public presence comes as a departure from his typically low-profile lifestyle.
Background on Pax Jolie-Pitt and His Connection to Film
Adopted from Vietnam in 2007, Pax has been familiar with the film industry from a young age through his famous parents. Aside from accompanying Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to high-profile events like the 2018 Golden Globes and the premiere of Jolie’s 2019 movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, he has appeared on screen, including a cameo in the 2014 film Maleficent.
Additionally, Pax lent his voice to the character Yoo in Jolie’s animated feature Kung Fu Panda 3 in 2016. Despite these roles, Angelina Jolie has shared that her children, including Pax, prefer the process of making films rather than acting in them. She remarked on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour in 2016, saying,
“None of my children want to be actors,”
and added,
“I think they like the process of film from the outside.”
This indicates Pax’s inclination towards behind-the-scenes involvement rather than the spotlight.
Pax’s Personal Interests and Family Life
Music is one area where Pax shows enthusiasm, as Angelina Jolie revealed to Extra in 2019, stating,
“[Movies are] a part of their life. But it’s not important to them and a center of their lives in a way that’s unhealthy. It’s all fun.”
She further noted,
“They are actually very interested in being musicians,”
highlighting Pax’s passion for music and deejaying.
Pax was born in Vietnam on November 29, 2003, and spent his early childhood at the Tam Binh Orphanage near Ho Chi Minh City until he was adopted by Angelina Jolie in 2007 and later by Brad Pitt in 2008, due to adoption laws affecting unmarried couples. He joined an already growing family that includes Maddox (adopted from Cambodia in 2002 and now 24), Zahara (adopted from Ethiopia in 2005, age 21), and Shiloh (their biological daughter, age 19).
Angelina and Brad also welcomed twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline in 2008, rounding out their household of six children. When Pax joined the family, Jolie described him as “a tough, remarkable little person” as he adjusted well to his new life. The family reflects a blend of diverse cultures, with Jolie telling the Financial Times in 2011,
“They are all learning about each other’s cultures as well as being proud of their own. They all have their flags over their beds and their individual pride.”
The Impact of Family and Future Aspirations
Despite the challenges faced by the couple over the years, including their formal divorce in 2024, Angelina Jolie has emphasized the importance of her children in public interviews. She told WSJ. Magazine in 2023,
“They are the closest people to me and my life, and they’re my close friends,”
underlining the strong bonds they share.
“We’re seven very different people, which is our strength,”
she added, showing the family’s unity despite their unique personalities.
Pax’s growing connection to the film community at Sundance illustrates a cautious but meaningful step further into the industry world shared by his parents. His appearance may also indicate his evolving role in creative fields, whether through music or film, as his mother previously noted his preferences and talents outside acting.
