A quiet grocery run between the famous actress and her teenage son sparked buzz online as fans couldn’t help but react to how much he has grown.
On May 2, 2025, Angelina Jolie was seen out and about in California with her youngest son, Knox. The 16-year-old drew attention as he strolled alongside his mother, noticeably taller than her during their supermarket visit. The casual outing gave fans a rare look at how much Knox has grown and sparked fresh interest in the family dynamic between the Hollywood star and her children.
Knox, whose full name is Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt and whose father is Brad Pitt, appeared relaxed in casual attire, walking beside Jolie through the store parking lot. While Jolie remained her usual composed self, the striking image of her growing son beside her stirred online discussions. One fan marveled, “Wow, he is so tall.”
Others had differing views, with someone writing, “He looks nothing like Brad!” Another added, “He looks just like mom.” The comments continued across platforms, reflecting a wide range of impressions. On Reddit, one person commented, “Knox has her whole face. Brad who?” while another insisted, “He looks just like Angelina and Angelina’s family.”
Reactions to Knox’s appearance also touched on his looks and charm. A viewer noted, “So cute … especially the chin dimple,” and another gushed, “hes gorgeous. so is she. [sic]!” Others praised his maturing presence with short remarks such as, “So grown up.”
Some speculated about his paternity, with comments like, “He does not look like Pitt. Hmm 🤔.” However, one netizen declared, “He is going to be the most handsome man they created a beauty for sure [sic].”
The outing was not only a sweet everyday moment but also a reminder of how quickly time passes, especially when it comes to children growing up in the public eye.
Furthermore, this sighting follows another public moment from a few months earlier. In November 2024, Knox joined his mother at the Governors Awards in Hollywood — his first red carpet appearance in three years.
Dressed in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt and bow tie, Knox accompanied Jolie to the star-studded event at the Dolby Theatre, where they smiled and locked arms for the cameras.
A source later told Page Six that Knox chose to attend the event himself, wanting to support his mother. Jolie was said to be “so proud” of him for making that choice, as he usually avoids public events.
The mother-son duo had last been seen together at a red carpet in October 2021, when they attended the London premiere of “Eternals” alongside Knox’s siblings Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne.
Outside of formal events, they were also spotted shopping at a pet store in Los Angeles in July 2024 — another low-key glimpse into their close bond.
Jolie has long expressed admiration for her children’s individuality. In a 2021 interview with People, she described all six of her kids as “very individual human beings” and emphasized her role in supporting them rather than leading them.
“I’m very human with my kids,” she said, adding that she tries to stay curious and involved in their evolving identities. The actress admitted that parenting can be challenging and said she often questions her decisions, but she credited her children’s kindness with being healing to her.
Despite growing up surrounded by cameras, none of Jolie’s children have shown interest in acting. In 2019, the actress shared that her kids were more drawn to business and humanitarian causes.
Even Vivienne, who briefly appeared in “Maleficent,” was not interested in returning to the screen. When asked what gives her strength, Jolie said simply, “My kids.”
