On the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival on 7/9, Liam, a young boy of Chinese descent, captured attention with his interview of Angelina Jolie. After a few initial questions, he made the actress laugh by asking if she could adopt him. Jolie replied, "I'm sure you have wonderful parents. You remind me of my boys at home. I have two sons from Southeast Asia." She then inquired about Liam's heritage and praised his interviewing skills before departing.

The sons Jolie mentioned are Maddox and Pax Thien, whom she shares with former husband Brad Pitt. In 2002, she adopted Maddox from an orphanage in Cambodia. Five years later, she adopted Pax Thien from an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City. Both have remained close to their mother throughout their lives. In recent years, Maddox, now 24, and Pax Thien, 21, have often assisted Jolie on set, working as assistant directors on some of her films.

Angelina Jolie with her sons Maddox (left) and Pax Thien at the premiere of "First They Killed My Father" in New York in 2017. Photo: GC Images

The video of their exchange has garnered nearly 1 million views and over 60,000 likes since being posted on Virgin Radio Toronto's Instagram account. Many viewers were impressed by Jolie's warm interaction with Liam, describing the conversation as endearing. Some suggested the actress has a genuine fondness for children, noting how her "eyes lit up" while talking to him.

One commenter wrote, "The way Angelina Jolie responded to the boy's interview was intelligent, warm, and approachable. This speaks volumes about her character and maternal instincts." Others praised Liam's interviewing skills and his cuteness. Some expressed amusement at his refusal to accept candy from Jolie, jokingly suggesting he understood the lesson about not taking food from strangers.

Little is known about the young "reporter's" age or other details. On his personal Instagram, Liam shares his enjoyment of food and exploring the city. He has interviewed various celebrities, including Ryan Reynolds, The Rock, Jamie Lee Curtis, Keanu Reeves, Channing Tatum, and Sydney Sweeney.

Born in 1975, Angelina Jolie is one of Hollywood's A-list stars. Throughout her career, she has won three Golden Globe Awards and an Oscar. She has been married three times: to Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, and Brad Pitt.

In addition to Maddox and Pax Thien, Jolie and Pitt have another adopted child and three biological children. In 2016, she filed for divorce from Pitt, initiating an eight-year legal battle. Jolie was granted custody of all six children. With the exception of their youngest, Knox Jolie-Pitt, who hasn't expressed an opinion on the parental conflict, the other children have sided with their mother. The divorce was finalized in late 2024.

Phuong Thao