Angelina Jolie Gets Real About How Her Nepo Babies Feel About The Whole Fame Thing: ‘That’s Not My Doing’

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Angelina Jolie has had a remarkable and long-lasting acting career that covers more than four decades. Her most impressive performances demonstrate the versatility of this multiple Oscar winner, as she seamlessly adapts to any character she portrays. This is evident in her roles such as the determined mother searching for her missing son in “Changeling,” the rugged action heroine Lara Croft, and an aging opera singer in the 2024 Netflix film “Maria.” When asked about her children following in her footsteps and pursuing Hollywood fame, Jolie stated candidly, “That’s not my doing.

Initially appearing on the silver screen as a child alongside her renowned father Jon Voight in “Lookin’ to Get Out”, Angelina Jolie’s significant film career didn’t truly take off until ten years later with the sci-fi action movie “Cyborg 2” and her debut lead role in “Hackers” (1995). Despite ongoing discussions about nepotism in Hollywood, it is unlikely that Jolie’s children will be embroiled in such debates. At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (as reported by DailyMail), the actress-director candidly discusses her children’s views on fame.

They seem to have an unusual disdain for all aspects of celebrity life, and particularly dislike it when it comes to Shiloh. To put it another way, their feelings about this are quite healthy, but it’s not something that most people would find normal or sensible. In truth, it seems rather absurd to them.

As a passionate cinema-goer, I’ve come to realize that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood aren’t for everyone. Angelina Jolie’s children have graced the big screen in some of their parents’ movies in the past, such as when toddler Shiloh acted alongside her father Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and even had a few lines in her mother’s animated film Kung Fu Panda 3. However, it seems that Shiloh chose not to join Angelina in the magical world of Maleficent. Instead, it was Vivienne who shared the spotlight with their famous parent as a younger Aurora, while Maddox and Zahara made brief appearances.

Angelina Jolie’s six children have been exposed to the world of film-making due to their well-known parents. Yet, the actress from Salt openly acknowledges that she cannot claim credit for her kids not showing the same enthusiasm towards films as herself.

It wasn’t me who made this happen, but I’ve always wished for them to be involved in the world of cinema. I wanted them to experience its magic as a part of such a beautiful community, to express themselves creatively, and explore their artistic side. Unfortunately, they seem uninterested.

Despite Angelina Jolie’s children not sharing her enthusiasm for acting in films, they remain passionate about the arts, particularly dancing, painting, and theater. It seems that these “nepo kids” prefer to work more behind-the-scenes rather than take on acting roles. For example, Jolie’s eldest sons, Maddox and Pax, have worked as assistant directors in one of her films, specifically Maria. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Angelina Jolie won her first Tony Award for co-producing Broadway’s The Outsiders, an achievement she shared with her daughter Vivienne, who assisted on the production.

Shiloh has spent years honing her exceptional dancing skills at Millennium Dance Complex. Her longtime choreographer, Keelan Carter, notes that despite the “nepotism” discussions, the 18-year-old focuses on her determination and effort to reach her aspirations.

Angelina Jolie’s children have no interest in pursuing fame or acting roles like their mother, but they are likely to make significant contributions to the entertainment industry in less visible yet impactful roles such as production work that highlights and elevates the intricate and gratifying journey of filmmaking. You can catch Angelina Jolie’s latest award-worthy performance in “Maria,” which is now streaming on your Netflix subscription.

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2025-02-08 01:37