Angelina Jolie’s adoption of her son Maddox from an orphanage in Cambodia in 2002 was a decision that changed her life.
Despite the lengthy adoption process and many obstacles, the dream mother-daughter relationship between Angelina and Maddox has been an inspiration to many. Here’s an overview of their journey.
When Angelina first arrived in Cambodia, she said to herself, “My son is here.”
Angelina always knew she wanted to adopt a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥. “When I was very young and I heard about what being an orphan was, I couldn’t wait to find abandoned 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to take home to live with me and create a real home.”
The journey of Angelina Jolie adopting Maddox was not simple because she had to carry out a series of complicated legal procedures.
The actress wanted to adopt a 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 in Cambodia when she filmed Tomb Raider here. When she visited an orphanage in Cambodia, the staff placed Maddox, formerly known as Rath Vibol, in her arms and he remained asleep. Then the boy opened his eyes and smiled, and she cried. Jolie said she felt like, “This 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 feels completely fine in my arms.”
Maddox changed Angelina’s life
Before becoming a mother, Angelina was easily depressed or self-destructive.
In 2005, Maddox became Zahara’s big brother, and in 2007 Pax. Jolie then welcomed her three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren with ex-husband Brad Pitt, Shiloh, in 2006, and twins Vivienne and Knox two years later.
In Jolie’s family, adoption and orphanages are positive things
In the actress’s family, adoption and orphanages are valued. Angelina said all adopted 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren are a beautiful mystery that comes into people’s lives and that: “They have origins that you don’t have. Honor them. It’s the most amazing journey to share. They are not entering your world, you are entering each other’s world,” she added.
Angelina incorporated Maddox’s cultural background into her education
Jolie bought a house in Cambodia for Maddox and often returned to the place where he was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧. In addition, she also founded the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation, focusing on environmental conservation, education, health and infrastructure of the Asian country.
Over the years, Maddox has become a versatile young man with many different interests. In 2019, he enrolled in a college in Korea to pursue his passion for biotechnology. He also became his mother’s right-hand man in the entertainment industry, serving as executive producer on Jolie’s critically acclaimed film First They Killed My Father.
Maddox played a key role in encouraging Angelina to take on the project, and the mother-daughter duo continued to collaborate on creative endeavors. Angelina often praises Maddox’s natural talent.
Angelina Jolie doesn’t believe she’s a perfect mother. However, this mother of six tries to accept her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren for who they are and is always there to support and develop all their different aspects.
