Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the youngest daughter of one-time "it couple" Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has grown into a gorgeous and ambitious teenager. And it seems like her style icon mom has encouraged her to find her own way.
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00:00Vivian Jolie-Pitt, the youngest daughter of one-time It couple Angelina Jolie and Brad
00:04Pitt, has grown into a gorgeous and ambitious teenager, and it seems like her style icon
00:09mom has encouraged her to find her own way.
00:13Angelina Jolie has done an incredible job of allowing her children to explore fashion
00:17and find their own styles. In an exclusive interview with Glam, New York-based psychologist
00:22Dr. Catherine Nobile, director of Nobile Psychology, explains,
00:25Allowing children to cultivate their own sense of style promotes self-expression, enabling
00:30kids to showcase their unique personalities and tastes through their clothing choices.
00:34This autonomy in fashion boosts their self-esteem as they become more confident in their decisions
00:38and comfortable in their own skin.
00:40And if there's one thing about the Jolie-Pitt kids, it's that they certainly seem confident
00:44and independent. While Vivian Jolie-Pitt is still a teen exploring all that fashion has
00:49to offer, Jolie has revealed that her daughter doesn't like clothes that are too feminine,
00:53and she vividly remembers appearing alongside her mom in Maleficent.
00:56Go away. Go. Go away.
01:02In a 2019 interview with People magazine, Jolie said,
01:06She likes her overalls. I can't put her in a dress. So she's like, how could you make
01:09me a princess?
01:11Just like her sister Shiloh, Vivian likes to play around with traditionally masculine
01:15fashion, rocking pieces she likes no matter which department they were bought in.
01:19She may be just a teen, but Vivian's already very passionate about her career, showing
01:23a major interest in working in the theater. In fact, Vivian assisted her mom in the production
01:27of the Broadway musical The Outsiders.
01:29Dr. Nobile explained to us that encouraging children to go for career goals early on can
01:34have variable results, saying,
01:36Positively, it can cultivate a robust work ethic, discipline, and ambition, which may
01:40pave the way for academic and professional achievements.
01:43However, Dr. Nobile added that it can also harm the child, revealing,
01:47It can cause significant stress and anxiety, potentially resulting in mental health challenges
01:51like burnout, depression, or diminished self-esteem if the child feels they are falling short
01:56of expectations.
01:57Did they catch the acting bug? Do we have young little actors on our hands?
02:00I hope not.
02:01Jolie has previously stated that she doesn't expect her children to work in entertainment,
02:05telling People,
02:06None of my kids want to be actors. They're into business, humanitarian affairs, things
02:10like that.
02:11As part of the Outsiders crew, Vivian attended the 2024 Tony Awards alongside her mother.
02:16She wore an Eaton Signature Twill shirt with a teal pant and waistcoat set. To make the
02:20look more casual and age-appropriate, she opted for a classic pair of Converse sneakers.
02:24And while she skipped the accessories, she completed the look with a fun teal bow tie.
02:29Jolie says Vivian reminds her of her own mother, Marjolaine Bertrand, telling People,
02:33Viv reminds me of my mother in that she isn't focused on being the center of attention but
02:37in being a support to other creatives. She's very thoughtful and serious about theater
02:42and working hard to best understand how to contribute.
02:44Just being nurturing and kind doesn't mean that Vivian isn't also complicated. Speaking
02:48to Deadline in 2024, Jolie said,
02:51It's hard to speak for her. She's a complex young woman.
02:54Who are you? What do you want?
02:57Jolie has always been open about allowing her kids to find themselves. Of course, a
03:00major part of allowing Vivian to find herself involves letting her experiment with style
03:04in order to express herself. Dr. Nobile approves, explaining,
03:08Allowing children to choose clothes they feel good in supports a positive body image and
03:13Creativity flourishes as they play with colors, patterns, and styles, enriching their artistic
03:18sensibilities. While Vivian has been private about her life, she's certainly exploring
03:22the world and what it has to offer.
03:25Most teens don't have extra cash to spend on what they want, but the Jolie-Pitt children
03:28aren't most teens. According to a source for Life & Style, Brad and Angelina created accounts
03:33for all their kids to use for things like education and travel and even to buy their
03:37own homes down the line. All the kids have all had very careful forward planning done
03:41for them financially, whether it's magazine paydays or inheritance from relatives or money
03:46accumulated in trust over the years. But while she might not struggle financially, Vivian
03:50has traveled the world enough to understand just how enormous her privilege is.
03:54Speaking to People in 2007, Jolie said,
03:56I think the greatest education I can give my kids, particularly as they are international
04:00children, is to keep them traveling.
04:02Of course, anyone who knows anything about Jolie knows that she does a lot of humanitarian
04:07work, and for her, travel doesn't mean luxurious resorts. Instead, it means visiting those
04:11who need her help.
04:13Jolie is very involved in Vivian's life, and the two seem to have a strong bond. Of course,
04:18none of us know what the relationship between Jolie and Vivian is truly like, but based
04:22on what we see when they're in public or out working together, the two are close. Dr. Nobile
04:26agrees, saying,
04:27Angelina Jolie's approach of allowing her children to explore their passions and make
04:31independent decisions likely creates a bond rooted in respect and mutual understanding.
04:36This kind of parenting can lead to a closer emotional relationship, as children feel appreciated
04:41and supported in their personal growth.
04:43From the way Vivian seems to enjoy going on humanitarian trips and working on new projects
04:47with her mother, it's safe to say that Jolie has managed to establish a strong relationship
04:51with her daughter.
04:53On the other hand, Vivian doesn't seem to be on great terms with her father, Brad Pitt.
04:57In fact, like her sisters, Shiloh and Zahara, who've dropped Pitt from their last name,
05:01Vivian was credited as simply Vivian Jolie while working on The Outsiders.
05:05Although her change of last name hasn't been confirmed, it seems as if the teen prefers
05:09going by just her mother's last name. Dr. Nobile weighed in on the subject, saying,
05:13A more distant parent, like Brad Pitt in this scenario, may find it challenging to forge
05:17a similar closeness if they are seen as less involved or supportive.
05:21A parent's nurturing of a child's individuality can significantly impact the depth of the
05:25parent-child relationship, leading to a stronger sense of closeness and understanding with
05:29the parent who actively promotes their child's autonomy.
05:32I can't help but do a film thinking my kids will see that someday and that may mean something
05:36to them.
05:37While it's unclear just what the relationship between Pitt and his youngest daughter looks
05:40like today, one thing seems certain — it's nowhere as great as her relationship with
05:44Jolie.