Angelina Jolie’s son Maddox is celebrating a big new role with his mother

Angelina Jolie is embracing a new project in the heart of Paris this month, and it looks like her latest film, Stinghas become a family affair.

The Oscar-winning actress, 49, has been joined on set by her eldest son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, who has taken on the role of third assistant director for the production, which is set in the glamorous and dramatic world of high fashion.

At just 23 years old, Maddox is no stranger to working with his mother. He has been a quiet but constant presence on Angelina’s previous projects, including Maria, Without Blood, By the Sea and First They Killed My Father. Now he is stepping into another key role, gaining experience behind the camera while helping his mother with her night shoots – even in the rain.

Maddox, who is currently estranged from his mother’s ex-husband Brad Pitt, has always shown a keen interest in film and his journey with his mother’s projects has allowed him to forge his own path in the industry.

His latest work on Stingwhich will unfold in Paris against the backdrop of Fashion Week, signals another exciting chapter for the young creative.

Having previously enrolled at Yonsei University in South Korea, Maddox seems to be dedicating most of his time these days to movies and supporting Angelina both professionally and personally. His involvement has included everything from pre-production meetings to reviewing dailies, roles he tackled with confidence and enthusiasm.

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Before StingAngelina stars as Maxine, an American filmmaker who arrives in Paris for fashion week on a life-changing journey.

The film, shot in both French and English, is helmed by acclaimed French director Alice Winocour and co-stars French actor Louis Garrel. Produced under Charles Gillibert’s Paris-based CG Cinema and in collaboration with Zhang Xin and William Horberg of Closer Media, the project promises an immersive dive into the world of haute couture.

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As always, Angelina has thrown herself wholeheartedly into the role, and there is already buzz around her performance. Notably, the Maleficent actress learned to sing opera for the role, a commitment that has sparked early Oscar talk.

This is not Maddox’s first significant credit. He served as executive producer on First they killed my father in 2017, a project close to his heart as it was based on Loung Ung’s memoir about the Cambodian genocide. For Maddox, the experience was deeply personal and provided an opportunity to connect with his native Cambodia.

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Reflecting on his time working with his mother, Maddox once described Angelina as “fun, funny and easy to work with.”

His passion for film extends beyond production roles. Maddox also stepped into an internship on By the Sea in 2015, which Angelina wrote and directed. The family drama, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mediterranean, gave Maddox early practical experience in the industry.

And Maddox isn’t the only member of the Jolie-Pitt clan to join their mother’s creative endeavors. Angelina’s second-oldest son, Pax, showed his skills as a photographer on Maria, a biopic about opera legend Maria Callas.

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Meanwhile, 15-year-old Vivienne has taken the theater world by storm when she worked closely with Angelina on the Broadway adaptation of The Outsiders earlier this year. Vivienne has also appeared on screen alongside her mother in Maleficent.

Zahara, 18, has also been spotted on the set of Stitches and continues to support her mother’s projects. Zahara has previously collaborated on initiatives under Angelina’s creative and fashion venture, Atelier Jolie. The atelier, which champions sustainable and inclusive design, ties in seamlessly with the themes of Stitches and its exploration of the world of high fashion.