In July 2008, Angelina and Brad celebrated the birth of their twins, Knox and Vivienne, at the Foundation Lenval Hospital in Nice, France. Their birth garnered widespread media coverage and public interest.Dr. Michel Sussmann, who oversaw the delivery, confirmed the twins’ birth and described the process as flawless. He stated, “Angelina is in very good spirits. Brad Pitt was at her side. He was there and all was well.”

At birth, Knox weighed 5.03 pounds, while his twin sister weighed five pounds. He made one of his earliest public appearances in 2009 when he was photographed alongside his father in Japan.Soon after the twins were born, the couple grabbed headlines by selling their exclusive baby photos for an unprecedented $14 million. A source revealed that People magazine and a British tabloid partnered to secure joint rights to publish the images.The amount earned was more than double what People magazine had reportedly paid for exclusive photos of Jennifer Lopez’s twins. It was emphasized that Brad and Angelina’s decision to sell the pictures was not driven by profit.
Instead of keeping the money, they generously donated the entire $14 million to a children’s charity.Vivienne and Knox’s arrival expanded the Jolie-Pitt family to six children, fulfilling Angelina’s previously expressed wish to grow their family. Even their parents were surprised by the news of having twins!
Angelina shared, “We weren’t expecting twins. So it did shock us, and we jumped to six [children] quickly. But we like a challenge.”The older children eagerly embraced their roles as big siblings, especially the couple’s eldest daughters. Angelina shared, “[Shiloh] and Z pick out [the twins’] clothes and help change and hold them. It’s sweet—they are little mommies.”Knox was frequently spotted with his siblings, and in 2011, he was seen holding his older sister’s hand as the family arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo. With his long, dirty blonde hair, he bore a strong resemblance to his father.Knox Jolie-Pitt: 5 – 6 Years Old
By 2013, Knox was frequently seen in public alongside his famous parents. In April of that year, the cute five-year-old accompanied his mother in New York, dressed in a red and white jacket. His features increasingly reflected those of his parents, and he continued to wear his hair long.The twins’ names also drew public interest. Early speculation suggested the couple might choose Isla Marcheline and Amelie Jane, but they instead selected names with strong ties to their family heritage.Knox is a seldom-used Scottish, Irish, English surname. Brad’s grandfather’s middle name, Hal Knox Hillhouse, also served as inspiration for the boy’s name.Instead of giving their sons the same first initial, Brad and Angelina chose names that both end with the letter “x.” Additionally, their middle names share the letter “n,” creating a meaningful connection between the siblings.Knox’s middle name, Léon, was chosen in honor of Angelina’s great-great-grandfather, adding a deep familial significance to his full name.

Vivienne’s name, in contrast, highlights her French heritage and carries the meanings “alive” and “life.” Her middle name, Marcheline, holds special significance for Angelina as it honors her late mother, with whom she shared a close bond.By age six, Knox bore a strong resemblance to his famous father. “Knox is a lot like Brad, emotionally and physically,” Angelina shared. While he mirrored his father in appearance and temperament, his close bond with his mother was evident during public outings.

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