As the fateful day of the twins’ arrival approached, the couple’s joy was palpable. Dr. Michel Sussmann,
the delivering obstetrician, recounted the lively atmosphere in the delivery room.
Minutes away from the monumental moment, Jolie and Pitt were anything but nervous. “They were talking and laughing,” recalled Sussmann.
But when Knox made his grand entrance at 6:27 p.m., followed by Vivienne just a minute later, joyous laughter transitioned into tears of overwhelming happiness.
Pitt, actively participating in the birth by cutting both babies’ umbilical cords, experienced a flood of emotion at the first cries of his newborns.
Three weeks after the birth, the Jolie-Pitt household gave the world a rare glimpse into their lives. Jolie candidly shared, “It is chaos, but we are managing it and having a wonderful time.” She also shared that the twins’ elder sisters, Zahara and Shiloh, had become dedicated helpers and were very involved in picking out clothes for the infants.
Forging Their Own Paths
The twins have grown up, each following their own path. In a 2016 interview, Jolie revealed that none of her children was interested in being an actor. She revealed that Knox was interested in learning sign language, while Vivienne wanted to learn Arabic.
While Vivienne, the youngest of the Jolie-Pitt clan, embraces the spotlight, her twin Knox, known for his voice role in “Kung Fu Panda 3,” maintains a lower profile. Jolie, expressing her desire for her children to be their own individuals, commends Knox’s distinctive choices, including a penchant for vintage fashion.
In an interview, Jolie provided insight into her parenting philosophy. While vintage shopping with Knox, she appreciated his unconventional style. Her desire for her children to embrace their individuality was evident, fostering a family culture of embracing the extraordinary and being authentic. Once, when Jolie made a joke to Knox asking him to pretend to be normal, his response was: