Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Biography
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt is a photographer and the third adopted child of Hollywood actors, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Thien was first adopted by Jolie in 2007 and was later adopted by Pitt in 2008.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Thien is 19 years old, he was born on November 29, 2003 in in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. His birth name is Pham Quang Sang. He celebrates his birthday on November 29 every year.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Height / Measurements
Thien is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Partner/ Girlfriend
Thien manages to keep information regarding whether he is dating or not away from the public. However, we will update information about his Girlfriend once it’s available.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Family / Relatives
He is the third adopted child of Hollywood actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Jolie initially adopted Pax Thien in 2007, and later, in 2008, Pitt also legally adopted him. Upon returning to the US, the boy’s name was officially changed, and on February 21, 2008, he became Brad Pitt’s adopted child.
Thien Jolie-Pitt received homeschooling along with his siblings. Following his parents’ separation in September 2016, Angelina Jolie obtained primary custody rights over Pax Thien, while Brad Pitt was granted visitation rights.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Education
Pax concluded his virtual lessons at the renowned school in mid-March and graduated on a Saturday. The graduation ceremony took place at his Los Angeles school. Interestingly, the teenager opted not to attend the ceremony, expressing that he chose to avoid creating a spectacle.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Career
He made his film debut in 2014 when he played a minor role in the Robert Stromberg-directed dark fantasy film ‘Maleficent.’ He then voiced a character named Yoo in the 2016 animated film ‘Kung Fu Panda 3.’ Pax Thien was interested in photography during his early teens. His Instagram page has an array of pictures that depict his photography skills.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Net Worth
Through Thien’s career as a photographer, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $500,000 and $ 600,000.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Biological Mother
Pax Thien’s biological mother, Pham Thu Dung was suffering from heroin addiction. She abandoned him just two days after his birth when she was informed about his liver-related medical condition.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Adoption
After being left without parental care, Pax Thien found his home at the ‘Tam Binh Orphan Center,’ under the care of Bui Thi Thanh Tuyen. In 2006, Angelina Jolie expressed interest in adopting a child from Vietnam, seeking a healthy addition to her family. In November of that year, accompanied by her then-partner Brad Pitt, she visited the ‘Tam Binh Orphan Center’ and initiated the adoption process.
Due to Vietnam’s regulations prohibiting unmarried couples from co-adopting, Jolie opted to adopt Pax Thien as a single parent. Notably, Pax Thien was not informed about the adoption in advance, leading to a surprising moment during the adoption process. Nguyen Van Trung, the director of the Tam Binh Orphan Center, shared that Pax became emotional when Jolie began talking to him. However, Jolie’s efforts to make him feel at ease eventually helped him regain composure.
Upon returning to the United States, Pax Thien’s name was legally changed. On February 21, 2008, Brad Pitt officially adopted him, and he became Thien Jolie-Pitt. Pax Thien received homeschooling alongside his siblings as part of their family life.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Siblings
Pax’s siblings consist of an older brother named Maddox (21) and younger siblings Zahara (18), Shiloh (16), Vivienne (14), and Knox (14). Following Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s separation in 2016, they have been engaged in a protracted and contentious custody dispute. Maddox is pursuing studies in biotechnology at Seoul’s Yonsei University in South Korea. Zahara commenced her education at Spelman College, a historically Black liberal arts institution in Atlanta, last year. Shiloh, displaying her talents in dance, might be on a path reminiscent of her parents’ involvement in the entertainment industry.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Rise to Fame
After being adopted, Pax Thien began making appearances at red-carpet events and movie premieres alongside his parents and siblings. In December 2014, he accompanied Brad Pitt to the premiere of ‘Unbroken,’ directed by Angelina Jolie.
In 2015, Pax and his family were featured in ‘Vogue’ magazine. Additionally, in 2017, he garnered attention for celebrating his 14th birthday lavishly, with his mother and siblings, but notably without Brad Pitt, who was not invited due to Jolie and Pitt’s divorce in 2016.
In 2017, Pax seized an opportunity to work as a still photographer on the sets of ‘First They Killed My Father,’ a film directed by Angelina Jolie. The film gained recognition at prestigious events like the ‘Toronto International Film Festival’ and the ‘Telluride Film Festival,’ and also received honors at the ‘Hollywood Film Awards.’ In 2018, Pax Thien graced the 75th ‘Golden Globe Awards red carpet alongside his mother.
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Thien is not active on his social media accounts. However, there are fan accounts dedicated to him. He has about 1.4k followers on his Facebook Page, about 3.3k followers on his Twitter account, and around 15.3k followers on his Instagram account.