That's our boy! Maddox, 12, is growing up fast as he joins proud parents Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the Governors Awards

By Bobbie Whiteman

PUBLISHED: 22:14 EST, 17 November 2013 | UPDATED: 17:26 EST, 18 November 2013


Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's oldest child Maddox looked all grown up as he joined his parents on the red carpet at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science's Governors Awards on Saturday night.

The 12-year-old sported a tuxedo and bow tie like his dad, with his hair smartly combed to the side.

It's a new look for the lad, who is more frequently seen in jeans and T-shirts as you would expect from a boy of his age.

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That's our boy: Proud parents Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their son Maddox at the Governors Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood on Saturday

That's our boy: Proud parents Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their son Maddox at the Governors Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood on Saturday

  

He smiled shyly for photographers in front of proud Angelina, 38, and Brad, 49, before going into the Grand Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Center to see his mum receive the prestigious Jean Hersholt Award for humanitarian work and an Oscar statuette.

His hunky dad put a protective hand on his shoulder as he guided him into the venue.

It's been a big year for Maddox, who also made his acting debut playing an uncredited bit role as a zombie in Brad's blockbuster World War Z, which opened in June.

And it's a far cry from what his life would have been as an unwanted baby in Cambodia.  

Chip off the old block: Not only is the 12-year-old dressed like his dad, he's got the same haircut

Chip off the old block: Not only is the 12-year-old dressed like his dad, he's got the same haircut

New life: Angelina started the process for adopting her first son from Cambodia when he was just seven months old but it was two years before she was able to bring him to the US in 2003

New life: Angelina started the process for adopting her first son from Cambodia when he was just seven months old but it was two years before she was able to bring him to the US in 2003

Out for a ride: Single mom Angelina took her precious tot for a trip in a horse-drawn carriage in New York in 2005, where she was busy promoting Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Out for a ride: Single mom Angelina took her precious tot for a trip in a horse-drawn carriage in New York in 2005, where she was busy promoting Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Angelina adopted her first son in 2002 when he was just seven months old from an orphanage in Battambang.

The actress applied for adoption after visiting Cambodia while filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in 2001 and, later,  on a field mission for the United Nations' High Commission for Refugees.

But Angelina, who was then married to Billy Bob Thornton, wasn't able to bring the child back to the US until 2003 due to legal issues.

He wears it well: Even as an eight-year-old Maddox had his own sense of style, pictured here at Narita International airport in Japan with his mum, baby sister Vivienne and little Shiloh in 2009

He wears it well: Even as an eight-year-old Maddox had his own sense of style, pictured here at Narita International airport in Japan with his mum, baby sister Vivienne and little Shiloh in 2009

Clan gathering: Brad and Angelina with Zahara, Knox, Maddox, Shiloh, Pax and Vivienne at Haneda International Airport in Japan in 2011, where Brad promoted his film, Money Ball

Clan gathering: Brad and Angelina with Zahara, Knox, Maddox, Shiloh, Pax and Vivienne at Haneda International Airport in Japan in 2011, where  Brad promoted his film, Money Ball

The beautiful brunette finally took custody of Maddox in Namibia, where she was filming Beyond Borders. By then she had split with Billy Bob and raised him as a single mother.

All that changed in 2005 when the actress and Brad fell in love on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the celebrity couple began to grow their family.

Now Maddox has five siblings, Pax, nine; Zahara, eight; Shiloh, seven; and five-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox.

The children travel with their mum and dad to various filming locations as much as possible and are frequently seen flying into and out of airports around the world, which enables fans to see how the brood is growing up.

Flights of fashion: Maddox was frequently at Los Angeles International airport this summer, where he showed off his growing sense of style
Flights of fashion: Maddox was frequently at Los Angeles International airport this summer, where he showed off his growing sense of style

Flights of fashion: Maddox was frequently at Los Angeles International airport this summer, where he showed off his growing sense of style

And it would seem his parents' thespian nature has rubbed off on Maddox, who has been tipped to land a role in the upcoming Paul Pope-penned Battling Boy.

A source told RadarOnline: 'Maddox would be amazing in the part, but Brad is wary of going all Will Smith with his kids.

'This could be a special case though, because Brad got involved in the project so early that his influence – and Maddox’s - are really felt across the board on this thing. There are panels that even use some signature Maddox facial expressions!'

Angelina has been in Australia directing her second feature film, an adaptation of Laura Hillenbrand's WWII book Unbroken with a script by the Coen Brothers. While Brad has been in England shooting the WWII film Fury with Shia LaBeouf and Scott Eastwood.

But he reportedly flew to Sydney earlier this month to spend time with his family.

Meanwhile, Angelina's next role is Disney's Maleficent - due out May 30 - with Juno Temple, Elle Fanning and Miranda Richardson.

Getting in on the family business: In 2011 Maddox visited Brad on the set of World War Z and snagged an uncredited role as a zombie

Getting in on the family business: In 2011 Maddox visited Brad on the set of World War Z and snagged an uncredited role as a zombie


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He's 12?? He looks more like 15!

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This makes me feel old. What a cutie!

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grown up a very handsome young man

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Awe, really cute!! He is such a handsome young man :)

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12? he looks about 20!

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Angelina is starting to look very ill.

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I have to admit - I was very anti Angelina after the split of Brad and Jennifer Aniston - but the Jolie-Pitt clan are amazing - not only do these kids all belong to the same family - there is no distinction between adopted kids and kids by birth. I think Angelina and Brad make truly amazing parents. They are both incredibly talented people giving their kids the very best chance in the world! I can only wish them well!

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Really dont see whats so special about AJ think she is a bag of bones, lollipop head and massive lips not at all natural!!

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The differences in Angelina in the top picture and the picture from 2003 with Maddox on her arm are shocking.

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You should probably bear in mind that she is ten years older and she has been through major surgery that must have been extremely stressful both physically and psychologically. Apart from that she lives a relatively hectic lifestyle, jetting from country to country with her work and for charity/UN work. Considering all that she looks great!

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I don't know why more wealthy people dont adopt children from orphanages if they truly believe that they can give them a better life and put their selfishness to the side..So many children are left orphans following war and poverty and they will never know what it's like to have loving parents It makes me very sad and may God bless Angelina she is a reminder of what is important in life..

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