Angelina Jolie and towering son Knox steal the show with an ultra-rare red carpet

Angelina Jolie and her son, Knox Jolie-Pitt, made a rare public appearance together at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 17, marking a special family night out.

The 16-year-old, who Angelina shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, stepped into the spotlight for the first time in over three years – and he did it in style.

Angelina, 48, oozed grace and glamor in a flowy sun yellow gown and stayed close to her son as they walked down the red carpet arm-in-arm.

Meanwhile, Knox looked effortlessly dapper in a classic black suit and tie, paired with a buzzed hairstyle that showed just how much he’s grown since his last public outing.

The moment was particularly special as Knox has rarely been seen at high-profile events. His last red carpet appearance dates back to October 2021, when he joined his siblings Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and twin sister Vivienne at the London premiere of Angelina’s Marvel film Eternals. His older brother Pax was notably absent on that occasion.

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Despite having two of the most famous parents in Hollywood, Knox and his siblings have largely stayed out of the limelight – a choice Angelina has always respected. Speaking with E! News in October, the Maleficent star explained, “They’re especially shy, very private people, and they want to be private.”

While the Jolie-Pitt children have chosen a quieter life away from the cameras, they are beginning to carve out their own paths in the entertainment industry. In fact, some of Angelina’s children have already started dipping their toes into film production.

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Maddox, 23, and Pax, 20, recently worked behind the scenes on Angelina’s upcoming biopic Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín.

“Mad and Pax were on this one doing AD (assistant directing) work,” Angelina revealed to The Hollywood Reporter in August. “They’ve done that quite a few times and I think it’s good for them. Pax usually does stills and he gets brought in. Pablo was wonderful and recognized that he was good at it.”

Angelina’s support for her children’s creative aspirations also includes her 16-year-old daughter Vivienne, who has discovered a passion for the theatre. Vivienne served as an assistant producer for the Broadway adaptation of The Outsiders, a project that Angelina is producing.

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“My daughter Viv loves theater,” Angelina shared with Deadline in June. “She appreciates all the theater, but she definitely knows what she feels close to and what she reacts to.”

Angelina’s involvement in The Outsiders production was spurred on by none other than Vivienne herself. After seeing the play five times, Vivienne persuaded her mother to get involved, highlighting the profound impact the story had on her as a youngster.

“It was a very different experience of understanding,” Angelina explained, “of how this is having a significant effect on her as a young person right now. She’s communicating something to me, and that’s the power of this material.”

Vivienne’s involvement did not end there. The teenager has been hands-on throughout the production process. “I had the privilege of watching everyone work over this past year to make it what it is,” Angelina said. “And Vivienne has been there all the way.”