Meet Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest son, Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt: the Kung Fu Panda 3 voice actor was born in France with his twin sister Vivienne, and has been turning heads on the red carpet

Nov 21 , 2024

Angelina Jolie with her son Knox Jolie-Pitt at the 15th Governors Awards on November 17 in Los Angeles. Photo: Variety via Getty Images

Angelina Jolie’s 16-year-old son Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt joined her on the red carpet at the Governors Awards on Sunday sporting a crew cut – and looked just like his famous parents

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest son Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt is growing up fast!

The 16-year-old made his first red carpet appearance in three years as he joined his famous mum at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, per E! News.

Fans couldn’t help but compare the teen to his Hollywood dad, Brad Pitt, in his younger years.

Here’s what we know about the former couple’s low-key son.

Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt was born in France

Brad Pitt with a young Vivienne Jolie-Pitt (left) and Knox Jolie-Pitt in 2013 in Tokyo. Photo: WireImage

Knox and his twin sister Vivienne were born in the seaside city of Nice on the French Riviera on July 12, 2008. Knox was born first, about a minute before his sibling.

His name holds a special meaning

Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt (at Angelina Jolie’s feet) walking the red carpet with his mum and siblings in 2017 at a film premiere in New York City. Photo: Getty Images

Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt’s name was inspired by his family members. He is named after his paternal great grandfather, Hal Knox Hillhouse – and the name Léon honours his mum’s great grandfather.