A touching timeline. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have shared many sweet moments with their six children both before and after their 2016 split.
The former couple started dating in 2005, three years after the actress adopted her son, Maddox, from Cambodia. Pitt then accompanied Jolie to Ethiopia in 2005 to adopt Zahara, and he legally adopted both of her children the following year.
The Oscar winners went on to welcome Shiloh together in 2006, and they adopted Pax from Vietnam in 2007. One year later, Jolie gave birth to their twins, Knox and Vivienne.
Since the duo called it quits in September 2016, the Mr. and Mrs. Smith stars have been attempting to coparent their kids. “Brad is enjoying spending more time with the kids and things have been improving with the four younger kids,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively in June 2019.
The insider went on to tell Us that the exes have been using OurFamilyWizard to make their dynamic work. “[That] has probably been one of the most beneficial tools for their family in terms of keeping things moving forward in the best amicable terms possible,” the source shared. “Once Brad and Angie began using the platform, it allowed them to coordinate the kids’ schedules. They have very busy lives.”
Jolie’s dad, Jon Voight, gushed about what an “invested mom” his daughter is in February 2019.
The Midnight Cowboy star told Us exclusively at the time: “She’s on it. She’s on it with these kids. She gives them love every second of their day. She’s very smart too. Smart girl. Brave. She’s got all these great qualities.”
Voight added, “Angie’s very good at encouraging the kids to be what they want to be, do what they want to do. … They’re encouraged to express themselves each in their own way.”
As for Pitt, the Fight Club star is “most excited” about fatherhood. “He encourages [his children] to pursue their hobbies. They do simple things like cook or watch movies,” an insider told Us exclusively of his parenting methods in June 2019. “They love to hang out and talk. Brad talks to them about whatever is on their minds — he’s a great listener. He’s grateful that all the animosity is in the past. [The kids] come first. [He loves] being a dad and sharing his life with his children.”
The former couple’s relationship took a turn for the worse in October 2021 when Jolie sold her stake in their winery business, Chateau Miraval. Four months later, a source told Us that Pitt felt the sale was done “just to punish him. She did it to hurt him.” In February 2022, he sued his ex-wife for selling her shares behind his back, claiming in court documents obtained by Us that Jolie was attempting to gain profits she didn’t earn. The Seven star also argued that the sale violated their agreement to only sell after obtaining mutual consent.
In June 2022, another insider told Us that the pair were still hammering out their custody agreement, three years after they split.
Despite their ongoing legal battles, Pitt and Jolie are doing their best to remain supportive of their children and their respective passions. “Brad and Angie are both very proud [of their kids],” a source told Us in June 2022.
Keep scrolling to see Jolie and Pitt’s sweetest moments with Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne over the years.
While Jolie and her then-husband, Billy Bob Thornton, announced Maddox’s adoption together, the Salt star adopted the 7-month-old alone.
After welcoming five more kids, she and Pitt attended the Govenors Awards with their eldest.
The little ones looked all grown up at the Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere, posing for pictures with their mom.
One year after Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt, the actress brought all six of her children to the premiere of First They Killed My Father.
She held hands with Zahara and Shiloh while posing on the red carpet at the Breadwinner premiere.
Jolie was all smiles with Zahara and Shiloh again at the Italian premiere of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
olie attended Variety’s Power of Women event with Zahara.
Jolie attended the Eternals premiere with Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne, and the kids rocked “vintage and upcycled stuff” from their mom’s closet.
Zahara and Shiloh joined their mom at the movie’s Rome premiere the following week
When Jolie brought five of her kids to the UK Eternals premiere, Shiloh borrowed a Dior dress of her mom’s.
Jolie brought Shiloh and Pax to the Paper & Glue documentary premiere.
Jolie leaned on daughter Zahara for support while discussing domestic violence in Washington D.C. The actress brought Zahara along with her as she urged the U.S. Senate to vote in favor of renewing the Violence Against Women Act. “I’m also glad to share in the advocacy with Zahara,” the Come Away actress wrote via Instagram after her speech. “And for her presence to calm my nerves before today’s press conference.”
After several videos of Shiloh dancing went viral — including choreography set to Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” and Doja Cat’s “Vegas” — a source told Us that both Jolie and Pitt were “very proud” of the teenager. “They’d have no issue if she wants to turn pro, but they’re not pushing it on her by any means,” the insider said at the time. “Shiloh loves dancing. She’s seriously talented and has been going to these classes for a few years now.”
Jolie helped Zahara move into her dorm at Spelman College in Atlanta. “I’m going to start crying if I talk about today,” the actress confessed in an Instagram video shared by a school administrator. “I haven’t started crying yet so … hopefully I can hold it together.”
Jolie brought Vivienne to see the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen in Philadelphia, and the mother-daughter duo got a sweet shout-out from the musical’s cast. “👋👋👋 waving back at @angelinajolie and Vivienne this weekend in Philly,” read a post from the official Dear Evan Hansen Twitter account as the pair posed with actor Anthony Norman.
