Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son, Pax Jolie-Pitt, made a rare public appearance this week, quietly stepping into the spotlight at the Sundance Film Festival while keeping his attention firmly behind the scenes.
The 22-year-old was photographed at the January 23 screening of Self Custody in Park City, Utah, where he posed with director Garrett Patten and producer Fernando Ferro.
Wearing a red flannel cape over a black T-shirt and adorned with a thick silver chain, Pax appeared relaxed as he chatted with the filmmakers before attending a TBK Productions party.
While her appearance attracted attention, it does not indicate a move towards acting.
In fact, Angelina Jolie has made it clear that her children have little interest in being in front of the camera.
Speaking at the 2025 Santa Barbara Film Festival, he said of Pax and his brothers: “None of them are dying to be on screen. They’re not interested.”
Jolie, who also shares children Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne with Brad Pitt, explained that fame itself has little appeal for them.
“They really don’t like any of the celebrity part,” he said, adding, “It’s not a normal thing. It’s really silly.”
Instead, Pax has been gaining experience in film production.
He previously worked as a photographer on Jolie’s 2017 film. First they killed my father. and again in his 2024 biopic Maria.
Her siblings are following similar paths: Maddox earned his own producing credits and Vivienne worked as a production assistant on Broadway. The outsiders.
Jolie has spoken warmly about Vivienne’s approach to creative work, telling MY! News in 2023, “Viv reminds me of my mother, in the sense that she doesn’t focus on being the center of attention but on being a support for other creatives.”
He added: “She is very thoughtful and serious about theater and works hard to better understand how to contribute.”
Pax’s appearance at Sundance offered a brief glimpse into his growing presence in the world of film, one that reflects his family’s creative legacy while deliberately staying out of the spotlight.
