| 1. Maddox is the oldest child of Angelina Jolie, who adopted him from a Cambodian orphanage when he was just 7 months old. |
| 2. His birth name was Rath Vibol, and he became Maddox Chivan Thornton Jolie after his adoption. |
| 3. His initial adoption faced legal challenges in Cambodia due to strict international adoption regulations, which required his adoptive father to be Cambodian on the paperwork. |
| 4. Maddox caught Angelina's eye at the orphanage because he smiled and stood up when they met, unlike the other babies who were crying. |
| 5. After Brad Pitt adopted him, Maddox's name changed to Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt. |
| 6. Maddox has faced some familial challenges, especially following a domestic incident involving his father that significantly affected their relationship. |
| 7. In 2024, he and his brother Pax contributed to the production of a biopic about opera icon Maria Callas, working closely with Angelina Jolie on set. |
