Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son, Knox, makes rare red carpet appearance alongside mom

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Angelina Jolie had heads turning during a glamorous night at the Governor's Awards on November 17, as she was joined by a very special guest.

In a rare red carpet moment, the 49-year-old actress was accompanied by her 16-year-old son, Knox Jolie-Pitt.

GettyImages-2184757721.jpgMom Angelina looked stunning next to teen son Knox. Credit: Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The star-studded event, held in Los Angeles, saw Jolie in a stunning long cream and gold dress, arm-in-arm with Knox, who matched his mom's style with a sharp black tux and a sleek shaved head, complemented by a chic black bow tie.

The mom-and-son duo, all smiles for the camera, walked the red carpet before making their way into the prestigious event.

The Maleficent actress shares six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt — Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16.

GettyImages-2184757764.jpgThe mom and son were all smiles. Credit: Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Jolie recently opened up about her children's interest in the spotlight. At the AFI premiere of her film Maria in LA, Jolie revealed to E! News that she doesn’t foresee any of her children pursuing acting or seeking fame.

"They're especially shy, very private people," Jolie explained, emphasizing their desire for privacy. "They want to be private."

This isn't the first time Jolie has stepped out with her children for a major event.

The famous mom and her children have made headlines throughout 2024, as she continues to showcase her incredible bond with the,

For example, Jolie disclosed that she and her daughter Vivienne commemorated their time working on the Broadway musical The Outsiders with matching "Stay Gold" tattoos.

In a recent interview with CR Fashion Book, the Eternals star revealed why she wanted to commemorate their time working together on the Broadway show.

"I got 'Stay Gold' with my daughter Viv during our time with The Outsiders," she said. For context, the quote - which means stay good and always do the right thing - is the last statement the character makes in the show. It's also the name of a song included in the play.

"It means so much to us separately and together," Jolie explained, adding: "There is also a Bird that I share with some of my children that is personal to us."

Vivienne and Angelina JolieVivienne and Angelina Jolie at the Tony Awards in June. Credit: Dia Dipasupil / Getty

Speaking of Vivienne, it was reported back in May that she had dropped her father's surname in the Playbill for the musical - going from Vivienne Jolie-Pitt to just Vivienne Jolie.

And the teenager is not the only "Bradgelina" child to make this decision, as Zahara - the eldest daughter of Jolie and Pitt - opted to go by Zahara Marley Jolie in a video for Essence.

Additionally, Shiloh also legally went from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Jolie after her 18th birthday. The documents disclosed that she selected "personal" as the reason for wanting to drop her 60-year-old dad's last name.

Angelina Jolie Brad PittAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt got a divorce after two years of marriage. Credit: Michael Kovac / Getty

Pitt and Jolie tied the knot back in 2014, but - just two years later - the Maleficent star filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple's tumultuous 2016 split came shortly after a now-well-documented incident on a private jet.

In a cross-complaint filed against the Fight Club star in 2022, Jolie accused Pitt of “choking one of the children and striking another in the face," per Today. The actress also claimed her ex-husband grabbed her and shook her.

Jolie opened up about the separation publicly in 2021, telling The Guardian that she's not "the kind of person who makes decisions like the decisions I had to make lightly".

"It took a lot for me to be in a position where I felt I had to separate from the father of my children," she continued before adding: "I mean, in some ways, it's been the last decade. There's a lot I can't say."

She also revealed in her Vogue cover story that her children are the reason why she's still alive today. "I was 26 when I became a mother," she told the outlet. "My entire life changed. Having children saved me — and taught me to be in this world differently."

Featured image credit: Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)