The life of orphaned boy Pax Thien turned to a new page since the day he was adopted by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
In 2007, Pax Thien became the legal adopted child of the famous Hollywood star couple – Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Since then, the Vietnamese-born boy has been noticed by the media, his life has completely changed.
Pax Thien’s birth name is Pham Quang Sang, born in 2003. He was raised at Tam Binh orphanage fostering center (HCMC).
The Vietnamese orphan boy was adopted by a star
According to the Daily Mail, during a trip to Vietnam in 2006, Angelina Jolie noticed the boy Quang Sang. When applying for adoption, the actress changed his name to Pax Thien Jolie with the meaning “peaceful sky”.
Not long after, the first photo of the Vietnamese-born son when he arrived in the US was sold exclusively to People for $2.7 million.
Having a new family, Pax Thien began to learn English to communicate. He quickly integrated with the sisters in the family, especially the oldest brother Maddox – who was adopted by Angelina Jolie in Cambodia.
In a 2013 interview, actress Maleficent revealed that Pax Thien is a reclusive person who does not like being chased by reporters.
He lives emotionally, loves and protects children. When he was a child, the Vietnamese-born boy was praised for always walking behind, quietly paying attention to family members whenever he went out.
When bringing Pax Thien to the US, Angelina Jolie spent a lot of time with and cared for her children to quickly integrate and get used to the new life. Photo: AFP.
Sharing with Vogue, Angelina Jolie admitted that she did not initially intend to adopt Pax Thien because Maddox was Cambodian. But after many years, the female star feels grateful to have a son, Pax Thien.
“Now, Pax Thien has become a source of strength in our lives. I feel very fortunate to be the mother of Maddox, Pax Thien, Zahara. Every day, I feel grateful for that. – Angelina Jolie shared.
The emotional boy becomes the mainstay of Angelina Jolie’s family
As a child, Pax Thien lived a closed life, uncomfortable when disturbed by paparazzi. He usually dresses very simply, wearing a hat to cover his face to avoid the camera.
According to the Daily Mail, at the graduation ceremony in 2021, Pax Thien also did not attend the ceremony because he did not want to be noticed.
Despite her introverted and reserved personality, Pax Thien has completely changed since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt divorced. He appeared with his mother more, sometimes carrying things, opening the door and leading her across the street.
When the eldest Maddox went to study abroad in Korea (2018), the boy born in 2003 became the breadwinner in the family, serving as a solid support for his mother and younger sisters.
Pax Thien has been with Angelina Jolie more than ever since she divorced her ex-husband. Photo: AFP.
Brad Pitt left home, Maddox went to school far away, Pax Thien became the only man in the family. The boy proves more and more mature and strong every time he appears.
According to People, Pax Thien has a great passion for photography and filming. He once went with his mother to Cambodia during the filming of First They Killed My Father. Last June, the Jolie-Pitt family also came to support their mother in the filming of the movie Without Blood in Rome, Italy.
Sources:laodong.vn
