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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are one of the best – known couples loved by tons of fans. The couple was always known as the modern-day power couple in Hollywood – well, before they divorced in September 2016. The powerful couple had been involved for over a decade, and the media had always followed their families in those years. Jolie and Pitt adopted a total of six lovely children. By 2006, they had their first biological daughter, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.
Brangelina
Angelina Jolie used to be a single mother and had her first child in March 2002 while coping with the divorce she had with her ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton. She adopted her first son, Maddox Chivan, who was an orphan from Cambodia and a six-month-old baby at that time. Three years later, she adopted another child from Ethiopia and named her Zahara Marley.
Brangelina
Building The Family
Even when he was adopted by Angelina before she had a relationship with Brad, Maddox Chivan was still regarded as Jolie and Pitt’s first kid since Brad willingly accepted him and adopted him.
Building The Family
The next thing the fans knew was their second child, Zahara Marley’s adoption by the couple. The world supported the couple, and they received the biggest news of their lives later in 2005- Jolie and Pitt were expecting.
Escaping the Media
As we already know, celebrities are always experiencing the difficulty of being followed by the media – the problem was the same for the couple.
Escaping The Media
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt always wanted a private life and off-camera, but the paparazzi never allowed that to happen. Well, that’s one of the very few negative things about being a renowned person-every action a celebrity would perform is followed by cameras.
To Africa
They traveled to a South African country, Namibia because they wanted the birth of their first biological child private.
To Africa
Even though Jolie and Pitt’s baby wanted to be seen in the media and the fans, the paparazzi had difficulty following the couple. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt had their first biological daughter, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, born on 27 May 2006.
Expanding
The couple was completely happy with all the things they had at the time after Shiloh’s birth–their careers, their relationships, and a large family.
Expanding
They already had three wonderful children but decided to have more. So they took their fourth child, Pax Thien. Originally, he was born in Vietnam. The couple officially took Pax Thien into the family in mid – March 2007.
Adoption Difficulties
With four children, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt made sure that each child had the same love and affection. They had absolutely no favorites.
Adoption Difficulties
In this case, the couple had demonstrated their parenting skills that were actually great. They have become a stronger family with all the processes and problems they have encountered.
Adopting In Ethiopia
Prior to Shiloh’s life in 2005, Brad Pitt chose to adopt the adopted children of Angelina Jolie, Maddox Chivan, and Zahara Marley.
Adopting In Ethiopia
In an interview, the couple shared their struggles in the adoption process. The policies and procedures for adoption were very strict and were not excluded from the stern process because they were famous celebrities.
From Jolie To Jolie-Pitt
The fans were very glad to see their idols reach the next level.
From Jolie To Jolie Pitt
When Brad Pitt took a big decision in 2005 to take the custody of Maddox and Zaharah as their father, the two adopted children already changed their names to Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt and Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt.
Exciting News
The fans were very supportive and glad for the couple after listening to Brad Pitt’s news taking custody of Angelina Jolie’s children. What made them happier was the news that Jolie was pregnant with the baby of Pitt.
Exciting News
The entire world was excited to see the result of the combination of the great genes of the power couple. However, Jolie’s pregnancy was kept very private by the couple – they even decided to fly to the South African country to get rid of paparazzi.
Where It All Began
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt had their first interaction with the taping of their film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Where It All Began
They all saw Jolie and Pitt’s overflowing chemistry shown in the film. However, Pitt was still tied at the time — he was married to the famous American actress Jennifer Aniston.
Affair Rumors
Not long after Mr. and Mrs. Smith had been taped, Brad Pitt filed for divorce.
Affair Rumors
It was obvious that he was already in love with Angelina Jolie at the time and that the cheating and accusations from third parties flocked around various social media websites. Jolie declined all the rumors and said she would never do anything to have an affair with a married man because she knew how her father tricked her mother.
Much Anticipated Birth
After all the controversial beginning, things changed when Angelina was waiting soon after the world heard that she was.
Much Anticipated Birth
It seemed that the relationship was now solidified, and they headed to Namibia for a private birth, and fortunately, she welcomed a baby girl on 27 May 2006.
Photos For Charity
They went to Namibia, where the daughter was born, to escape from all the paparazzi who wanted to see their first biological child.
Photos For Charity
Even though Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt wanted all their children’s lives privately, they decided to sell photos of their newborn daughter. It might sound ridiculous to sell images of a baby, but their aim was quite honest – to give and donate all their money from the sale of Shiloh’s images to a charity.
Tight Security
They had a very strict policy when visiting the baby in the hospital – close families and friends could only visit them if they had a handwritten pass given to them beforehand.
Tight Security
In Namibia, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt asked the authorities for assistance and additional security to keep their newborn daughter, Shiloh Nouvel, especially away from the paparazzi.
An Incident
Here is one of their stalkers ‘ failed attempts. One day, a disturbance occurred in the hospital that distracted the authorities.
An Incident
It was a strategy of a paparazzi to enter the room in which Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and the baby stayed. The police quickly detained and charged the paparazzi.
Big Reveal
After giving birth, Angelina Jolie decided to stay with her family in Namibia for a while. The media and fans were very curious about what the baby looked like.
Big Reveal
They all knew little, Siloh’s pictures have been distributed and sold by Getty Images. That is why Shiloh’s face has reached various websites and magazines on social media. But Jolie and Pitt weren’t bothered-they sold the photos of their daughter and donated all their money to a charity.
Media Frenzy
They knew little that there was something that would not only surprise them but the entire world.
Media Frenzy
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt kept their lives private from cameras and believed that the media and fans would eventually lose their attention as time passed.
A Wax Figure
After Shiloh’s images, Jolie and Pitt discovered that the baby’s wax figure had already been made by Madame Tussauds, a famous wax museum in London.
A Wax Figure
The manager of the museum explained that she developed a wax figure similar to the first biological child of Jolie-Pitt because they knew that she already made a big name in the industry. The whole world was surprised that Siloh was already a star, just like her parents at the age of just a few months.
Not Quite Done
They wanted to broaden their family and take another baby. It seemed as though they both really enjoyed being a parent.
Not Quite Done
After Shiloh Nouvel became their third child, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt made a huge decision when they returned home.
Adopting Pax
Not long after Shiloh was born, Angelina Jolie, together with her boyfriend, Brad Pitt, flew to Vietnam to adopt her fourth child, Pax Thien.
Adopting Pax
He was only taken under Jolie’s custody because Vietnam had a strict policy that only allowed a child to be adopted by married couples and single parents. In the middle of March 2007, they invited Pax into the band.
The Jolie-Pitt Family
When they returned to the United States, Brad Pitt signed to take Pax Thien as his father’s custody. Their family became a great and happy person.
The Jolie-Pitt Family
There was also something very obvious in their family, and that was diversity, as Shiloh did not look in the same way as their children, but she had her father’s blue eyes and blonde hair, but that wasn’t an issue for them.
Growing And Changing
As Shiloh grew up, fans were very curious about who she looks more like in the future. What do you think?
Growing And Changing
Would she look more like her blond father with blue eyes or inherit the natural and amazing beauty of her mother?
Mom Or Dad?
Angelina Jolie claimed in an interview that the genes of Brad Pitt were better for Shiloh, blonde hair, and blue eyes.
Mom Or Dad
This led fans and paparazzi, when still younger, to compare Shiloh to Jolie’s pictures. Well, things may still change, especially for Shilo, but one thing is for sure no matter what, she is beautiful.
An Announcement
When Angelina Jolie gave birth to Shiloh, the world was crazy. The baby’s images covered various social media sites, magazines, journals, and other publishing media.
Next Came The Twins
The news that the couple announced in 2008 -they were pregnant with twins – made the fans even crazier. Everyone was excited to follow the pregnancy of the actress and to see how the babies looked.
Next Came The Twins
The relationship between Angelina and Brad was very happy. They were blessed again, and at that time, they discovered that Jolie was pregnant with twins.
Next Came The Twins
Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline were born on 12 July 2008. Just as they did with Shiloh, they did not allow paparazzi to see their children and instead sold their photos. They donated all the money they earned to a charity.
A Young Brad
For a while, the media shifted their attention to the twins, but they still looked at Shiloh. Brad Pitt’s appearance was more obvious as she grew into a kid.
A Young Brad
She inherited the beautiful blue eyes and blonde hair of her dad. Not only because of the resemblance, fans called her “Young Brad,” but also because Shilo usually wore clothes like suits.
Non-Traditional Style
In every red carpet, they’d been to, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt always brought their children. The media have always seen Shiloh wear fantastic suits.
Non-Traditional Style
Unlike her sisters and her mother, she was never seen wearing elegant clothes and dresses. Well, she wants to dress like that. Furthermore, she looks lovely, no matter what.
Her Hair Too
She was called “Young Brad,” not only because she chose to wear male suits.
Her Hair Too
She also cut short her hair as the hair of her father was cut. Well, you couldn’t please everyone, so Shiloh was given negative comments about her style by the media and fans.
The Tabloids
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt could not help being famous in the industry, especially as they deal with their family as parents.
The Tabloids
One of the most important questions the media had ever asked was about their daughter’s different styles; the one that Shiloh preferred.
Media Crosses Boundary
In March 2010, a magazine, Life & Style, included an article about Shiloh’s unique style.
Media Crosses Boundary
There were reviews in the magazine that the lack of gender differentiation is very bad for the youth. The fans didn’t like the article and said that the child shouldn’t be attacked like that.
Defending Choices
The article became a controversial issue, with a statement made by the National Center for Transgender Equality.
Defending Choices
They have said that we need versatile, well-rounded, and healthy children who can make this world a better place for their various interests. We should place all our old stereotypes and respect each other’s choices.
Her Mother Speaks
The media and fans on different social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram expressed different views.
Her Mother Speaks
Angelina Jolie was the best time to step up and talk to her daughter. Jolie had an interview with Vanity Fair magazine and shared her opinions on the preference of her daughter’s style.
Telling Interview
Angelina Jolie revealed that Shiloh always loved things boys often wanted — she wanted to be a boy.
Telling Interview
Jolie was a supportive mother and allowed her daughter to shorten her hair and to do anything she wanted to satisfy her preference.
All The Speculation
Jolie confirmed that her daughter usually wanted to do boys’ things.
All The Speculation
Fans began to see all that Shiloh did to reveal that she is a transgender child. On the other hand, some just saw this as a stage in the child’s life, saying that as she gets older, she would still overcome it.
Outpouring Support
As the news spread across America, thousands of fans demonstrated their continuous support via various social media sites.
Outpouring Support
Other celebrities and LGBT representatives reassured Shiloh of the negative comments she received and told her they’d always support her regardless.
Someone Speaks Out
As the news spread across America, thousands of fans demonstrated their continuous support via various social media sites.
Someone Speaks Out
Other celebrities and LGBT representatives reassured Shiloh of the negative comments she received and told her they’d always support her regardless.
Speaking Out Of Context
The attention of the people never left the controversy behind the identity of Shiloh. All-round social media sites were diverse and contrasting views. Some commented toughly and negatively on the kid while fans supported and protected her on the other hand. Born for him into the perfect family.
Speaking Out Of Context
What made the issue even greater was the Amber Rose Instagram post that contained Shiloh’s red tapestry under the title “How beautiful is John Jolie Pitt?!! The fans were not happy and said that they had no right to comment on anything very confidential. # TransKids # LoveurKidsNoMatterWhat#Support.
Concern Over Child’s Needs
Angelina Jolie shared her experience as a mother of six through interviews and social media posts.
Concern Over Child’s Needs
She said that she always ensured that all her children were taken care of. However, she said something that caught people’s eye.
Born With “Privilege”
She said she felt the urge to concentrate more on some of her kids. She had to give Maddox Chivan, Zahara Marley, and Pax Thien more and be extraordinary because they had been through a lot before they were adopted.
Born With Privilege
When it came to her biological children, particularly Shiloh, she said that she was already born privileged, and so she paid more attention to others, but she never forgot to take into account Shiloh’s concerns.
Plight For Attention
This information motivated people to think that everything Shiloh did was not an identity crisis phase.
Plight For Attention
People say she was just trying to get the attention of her parents. Over the years, nothing was confirmed about the controversial issue of Shiloh until 2016, and a large announcement was made to the world.
Strain for the Family
The news of the divorce filed by Angelina and Brad Pitt has become public.
Strain For The Family
It was a tragedy for the media, the fans, and their children in particular. Everyone was devastated and curious about the reason for the separation.
Father/Son Altercation
A rumor came to light, claiming that Brad had an intense struggle with Maddox Chivan, his first child.
Father/Son Altercation
The rumor was that Maddox had a verbal fight with Pitt to defend his mother. After that, various speculations also emerged, and fans expressed different opinions.
Public Searches For Reason
Most of the rumors claimed Brad Pitt was an alcohol addict and a heavy drinker. These could be the reasons.
Public Searches For Reason
Some sources even said he faced drug abuse. People speculated that Pitt and Jolie faced problems and filed for divorce.
A Suspected Affair
An affair could be another possible reason.
A Suspected Affair
Some speculations claimed Brad Pitt had an affair with a famous person he was working in his film Allied, Marion Cotillard. These fraudulent rumors finally were denied, leading people to think of other options as to why Jolie-Pitt filed for divorce suddenly.
Investigation Of Brad
Another moment that put fans in shock was when a paparazzi captured the Federal Investigative Office working in the Jolie-Pitt family home with the LA Department of Child and Family Services.
Investigation Of Brad
Pitt was investigated for child abuse, and it turned out. Fans began to be disappointed at their favorite celebration until it was revealed that no evidence was found and that Pitt was not found guilty of child abuse.
Hard Times
It was revealed to the public that Shiloh really had difficulties going on from the divorce of her parents.
Hard Times
The media, the fans, and other family members — basically, after the separation of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the world was devastating, but the ones who suffered most were their children.
Separation
According to what was stated in the law, most of the Jolie-Pitt children under the age of 18 were required to remain in their mother’s company.
Separation
With regard to the custody of children, Angelina Jolie filed to take all her children into custody. Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, Knox, and Vivienne all found it extremely difficult to cope and to adapt to their new environment, in which their dad was no longer present.
Kids First
Angelina Jolie went into an interview one year after the divorce and shared her experiences with the children after the separation.
Kids First
She ensured that she showed her children no weaknesses — she even said they would never cry before their children, but she would always cry when she was alone. She admitted that all was very difficult, but that for her children, she had to stay strong.
