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Angelina Jolie proudly backs son Knox at Muay Thai bout while Brad Pitt remains out of the birthday picture

Angelina Jolie and her son Knox Jolie-Pitt. Image via:Angelina Jolie made a striking appearance over the weekend as she stood proudly ringside to cheer on her son, Knox Jolie-Pitt, during his Muay Thai competition. The event coincided with Knox's 17th birthday, which he shares with his twin sister Vivienne. While the teenager clinched a win in the ring, one figure was notably absent from the celebration, his father, Brad Pitt , who continues to grapple with strained ties to his children despite reported efforts to reconnect. Knox Jolie-Pitt shines in the ring with his mom Angelina Jolie's support Knox Jolie-Pitt's birthday celebration was anything but traditional. Rather than a lavish party, he stepped into the ring for the IKF Point Muay Thai Technical competition — and came out victorious. Dressed in black shorts and a matching tee, Knox smiled for photos with his coaches, his white mouth guard still in place and a red medal proudly hanging around his neck. By his side throughout was Angelina Jolie, who turned heads in a sleek all-black outfit and signature sunglasses. 'It was just better to control it in a safe place, in a safe way,' Jolie once said in a prior interview with PEOPLE, referring to the lengths she's gone to protect her children from the public eye. As for Brad Pitt, his absence didn't go unnoticed. Reports surfaced ahead of the birthday weekend claiming the Fight Club star was 'desperate' to reconnect with the twins. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo However, no public acknowledgment or appearance was made, and Knox celebrated the day entirely in the company of his mother. The distance between Pitt and his children continues to extend. Three of the kids — Zahara, Vivienne, and Shiloh — have dropped 'Pitt' from their last names, with Shiloh filing legally upon turning 18. Their son Pax previously went as far as calling Brad a 'world-class a**hole' in a now-infamous 2020 Father's Day post, further painting a fractured family portrait. The bitterness between Jolie and Pitt has also extended to legal disputes. Their prolonged fight over Château Miraval, the $64 million French estate they once co-owned, remains unresolved. Pitt has accused Jolie of selling her stake without mutual agreement, a move he claims breached their deal. He's now seeking access to Jolie's private messages to support his case. Despite all the legal and emotional turmoil, Jolie has found strength in her children. While working on the film Maria, she shared how sons Maddox and Pax comforted her during emotional moments. 'They've seen me go through a lot of things,' she told the BBC, 'but then we would hug or they would bring me cups of tea.' Also Read: Inside Max Verstappen's yacht outing with Kelly Piquet, daughter Lily: Drinks, surfing – but no Toto Wolff For now, Jolie remains the anchor in her children's lives. And for Knox, his win meant a memorable 17th birthday with his mother by his side. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!