Angelina Jolie’s Reason for Selling First Photos of Twins Revealed
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Angelina Jolie recently shed light on the motivation behind her decision to sell the first photos of her twins back in 2008. During a panel at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the 49-year-old actress opened up about her choice to sell the pictures of her newborn twins, Knox and Vivienne, to PEOPLE and Hello! magazine, with the proceeds going to charity.
She explained that while it was a somewhat unconventional move, it was primarily driven by concerns for their safety. Jolie expressed, “It’s a strange thing to have to do or to do, but it was kind of the better option, but also it was for their safety. It was that somebody was coming for it and it was a safety concern as well.”
The Hollywood star, along with her then-husband Brad Pitt, donated the money earned from selling the photos to their charity, The Jolie-Pitt Foundation. Together, they have a large blended family, including six children – Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, who are now 16 years old.
Despite her own successful career in the film industry, Jolie shared that none of her children seem particularly inclined towards pursuing acting. She stated, “I always wanted them to be around film because I wanted them to know as a part of — it’s such a wonderful family, to be creative, to be an artist, to be… They’re not interested.”
Interestingly, Jolie revealed that her kids have shown interests in various artistic pursuits such as dancing, painting, and theatre, but none of them seem eager to step into the limelight. She elaborated, “Yes, they’ve been on set with me. And some of them dance, some of them paint, some of them love theatre, but none of them are dying to be on screen.”
The actress noted that her children, especially her daughter Shiloh, are not fond of the celebrity aspect that comes with the industry. She emphasised that their stance is a healthy response to the abnormality of fame. Jolie shared, “They really don’t like any of the celebrity part of it, especially Shiloh hates it. I think in a very healthy way they don’t … It’s not a normal thing. It’s a silly thing really.”
While Jolie’s offspring may not be following in her footsteps in Hollywood, she seems content with supporting their interests and allowing them to explore their own creative paths. During the panel, she reflected on her children’s unique talents and affirmed that their well-being and interests are her top priorities.
In conclusion, Angelina Jolie’s revelations provide a glimpse into the complexities of balancing fame, privacy, and family in the world of entertainment. As a dedicated mother and philanthropist, she continues to navigate the challenges of raising children in the spotlight while respecting their individual aspirations and boundaries.