They were estranged for years, but now Jon Voight is back on good terms with daughter Angelina Jolie.
The 80-year-old actor gave an update on the actress and her brood of six while speaking to Us Weekly at Thursday’s International Champions of Jewish Values Gala in New York City.
The 43-year-old actress shares three biological children and three adopted children with her former husband, Brad Pitt, 55.
‘The kids are great. They’re growing up,’ the Ray Donovan star said of his daughter’s children, adding, ‘They’re doing very well’.
He continued, adopting a more philosophical lens to discuss his children.
‘It’s just amazing to have kids and watch them grow. You realize the preciousness of time and how short our lives are really. Kids don’t know that. When they’re young, they think life is endless and they’re always anxious to get to the next age.’
Angelina’s experiences with adoption predate her relationship with Brad.
She announced the adoption of her first child, Maddox, 17, from a Cambodian orphanage in 2002 while still married to actor Billy Bob Thornton. However, she officially adopted him as a single parent when the two split mere months after announcing the adoption.
Angelina and Brad began dating in 2005, shortly after filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith and his divorce from Jennifer Aniston. That year she adopted a daughter, Zahara, 14, from Ethiopia.
The couple later adopted a son, Pax, 15, from Vietnam in 2007.
She also gave birth to biological children with the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor, Shiloh, 12, and a set of twins, 10-year-olds Knox and Vivienne.
On March 11, Angelina attended the premiere of Disney’s live-action Dumbo remake with four of her six children, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne.
The kids enjoyed some movie theater food, including corn dogs, chili cheese fries and candy.
‘They were really chowing down on them in silence, obviously super into the food, while Angelina seemed relaxed and unbothered by all the junk food,’ a guest at the premiere revealed to Us. ‘She was smiling a lot, and the vibe of the family was very low-key and content together.’
Edgy style: Angelina showed off her extensive back tattoos in a sheer white dress at the Dumbo premiere; pictured March 11 in Los Angeles
Another source claimed after the premiere that Angelina’s ex-husband wished his children wouldn’t spend as much time in the spotlight.
‘Brad isn’t thrilled that Angie takes the kids to movie premieres, but it’s not going to trigger any actions. Angie has always chosen to be more public with the kids than Brad has,’ they said.
The two separated in September 2016, though their legal battles continued for years over questions of custody arrangements and Brad’s child support responsibilities.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
