Angelina Jolie and her son, Knox Jolie-Pitt, made a rare public appearance together at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on November 17, marking a special family night out. The 16-year-old, who Angelina shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, stepped into the spotlight for the first time in over three years—and he did so in style.
Angelina, 48, radiated grace and glamour in a flowing sunny yellow gown, keeping close to her son as they walked arm-in-arm down the red carpet. Meanwhile, Knox looked effortlessly dapper in a classic black suit and tie, paired with a buzzed hairstyle that showcased how much he has grown since his last public outing.
Knox’s rare attendance at high-profile events made the moment particularly special. His last red carpet appearance dates back to October 2021, when he joined his siblings Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, and twin sister Vivienne at the London premiere of Angelina’s Marvel film Eternals. His older brother Pax was notably absent on that occasion.
Despite having two of the most famous parents in Hollywood, Knox and his siblings have largely stayed out of the limelight—a choice Angelina has always respected. Speaking to E! News in October, the Maleficent star explained, “They’re especially shy, very private people, and they want to be private.”
While the Jolie-Pitt children have chosen a quieter life away from the cameras, they are beginning to carve their own paths within the entertainment industry. Indeed, a few of Angelina’s children have already begun exploring the world of filmmaking. Maddox, 23, and Pax, 20, recently worked behind the scenes on Angelina’s upcoming biopic, Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín.
“Mad and Pax were on this one doing AD [assistant directing] work,” Angelina revealed to The Hollywood Reporter in August. “They’ve done that quite a few times, and I think that’s beneficial for them. Pax frequently performs stills, which leads to his inclusion in the group. Pablo was wonderful and recognized that he was skilled at it.”
Angelina’s support for her children’s creative aspirations extends to her 16-year-old daughter Vivienne as well, who has discovered a passion for the theater. Vivienne served as a producer’s assistant for the Broadway adaptation of The Outsiders, a project Angelina is producing. “My daughter Viv loves theater,” Angelina shared with Deadline in June.
“She appreciates all theater, but she certainly knows what she feels close to and what she responds to.” Vivienne herself spurred Angelina’s involvement in The Outsiders production. After seeing the play five times, Vivienne persuaded her mom to get involved, highlighting the profound impact the story had on her as a young person.
“It was a very different experience of understanding,” Angelina explained, highlighting the significant impact this material is having on her as a young person at this moment. She’s communicating something to me, and that is the power of this material.”
Vivienne’s commitment didn’t end there. The teenager has been hands-on throughout the production process. “I had the privilege of watching everyone work over this last year to make it into what it is,” Angelina said. “And Vivienne has been there the whole way.”
As Angelina and Knox’s rare red carpet appearance shows, the Jolie-Pitt family continues to navigate the entertainment industry in their own unique way, prioritizing privacy while empowering their children’s creativity and passions.