The legal battle between feuding ex-spouses Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt has undoubtedly consumed the tabloids for years, probably just as much as their side of the family. Tensions came to a head after the infamous private jet incident in 2016, which reportedly resulted in an accident Troy Actors become violent, their six children (Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne) are gradually approaching their 20s – if they haven’t already reached them. Most of them have already clearly expressed their support for their mother in one way or another, as her messy divorce from Pitt is far from resolved.

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Maddox and Pax saw their mother Angelina Jolie crying like never before on the Maria set

Vocally open about her parenting style, which gives her children space to find their own paths in life Maleficent Star has also presented them with entertainment industry options. Although acting wasn’t necessarily on her radar, her children have often found themselves behind the camera over the years. Once again, her eldest sons Maddox (23) and Pax (21) worked as production assistants for the 49-year-old actress’ new film. Mary.

Their on-set interactions with the Jolie-Pitt brothers take an unconventional approach compared to most parents’ expression of innate emotions in the presence of their children. Speaking to the BBC, Jolie admitted she couldn’t hold back while working on the biography, which led to her eldest sons experiencing their mother’s emotional honesty in “a new way”.

Angelina Jolie became more honest about her feelings towards her children

“They had seen me go through a lot of things, but they hadn’t seen me express a lot of the pain that parents usually hide from their child,” Angelina admitted. The Salt Additionally, the actress found a way to channel her true feelings through her character’s presence, allowing her to be honest with her sons about what she was going through.

Ultimately, both Maddox and Pax became her confidants during these emotional moments and helped her get things done. “They were there to witness some of that,” she added. “…then we hugged or they brought me cups of tea.”

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In her August interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jolie also discussed the “difficult moments” she experienced while filming Maria. “It really meant a lot that my boys were with me Mary” she said. “That was probably one of the more intense things – when I express so much pain, it doesn’t usually happen in front of my children. You’re really trying to hide from your children how much pain and sadness you carry.”

According to the Daily Mail, Pax’s next big job involves being hired as third assistant director for his mother’s upcoming high fashion drama. Stitches. Angelina Jolie filmed it in Paris.