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 focus firmly behind the scenes.
The 22-year-old was photographed at a Jan. 23 screening of Self Custody in Park City, Utah, posing with director Garrett Patten and producer Fernando Ferro.
Wearing a red flannel layered over a black T-shirt and accessorizing with a chunky silver chain, Pax appeared relaxed as he chatted with the filmmakers before later attending a TBK Productions party.
While his appearance caught attention, it does not signal 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, she said of Pax and his siblings: “None of them dare 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 in itself does not hold much appeal for them.
“They really don’t like any of the celebrity part of it,” she said, adding, “It’s not a normal thing. It’s really a stupid thing.”
Instead, Pax has built up experience in film production.
He previously worked as a still photographer on Jolie’s 2017 film First they killed my father and again on her 2024 biopic Maria.
His siblings follow similar paths, with Maddox earning his own production credits and Vivienne working as a production assistant on Broadway’s The outsiders.
Jolie has spoken warmly of Vivienne’s approach to creative work and has told E! News in 2023, “Viv reminds me of my mom in that she’s not focused on being the center of attention, but on being a support for other creatives.”
She added: “She is very thoughtful and serious about theater and works hard to best understand how to contribute.”
Pax’s Sundance appearance offered a brief glimpse into his growing presence in the film world, one that reflects his family’s creative heritage while deliberately staying out of the limelight.
