Those kids just get cuter and cuter everytime we see them!

Zahara is soooo cute!

is it me or does zahara look to be bow- legged?

Many children from Ethiopia are bowlegged from dietary issues....it could be that Z was suffering before she was adopted by Brad and Angie.

Pax looks sad, but he is a cutie too!

I'm in love with these little angels. They are cuteness overload.

She is, maybe its from when she was a baby and she suffered from rickets. i always assumed thats probably why she didn't walk much.RIckets is from vitamin D deficiency causes soft bones and bowed legs in children, i'm guessing maybe Z got it when she was dehydrated, malnourished and had salmonella when Angie adopted her. a friend of mines adopted daughter who is also from africa suffered from the same disease it cause the kids there or so malnurished. She is still so darn adorable bowed legs and all and pax is going to be a heartbreaker.

Shannon, I was thinking the same thing ! I've already noticed that on other pictures but it's really obvious on this one!
I'm sure Brad and Angelina are doing the right things to correct this because it's chen the child is young that it shoul be done...

Shannon, I was just thinking the same thing.

Wow... Z is really bow legged... I've noticed it in quite a few pics recently... is there ways to correct that??

That little Zahara has such expressions I tell you! She is too much and now that she is walking all the time you can really see her bow-legs. You can tell she thinks the camera men are bad folks! Pax seems to have settled nicely. He does'nt seem so shy and freaked out as before. Bless his little heart. Must be so confusing at times. My daughter is his age and can't imagine her picking up and leaving to go live with another family and have her name changed at this point of her life. She is so aware of herself and her surroundings. It must be tough.

Could they BE any cuter? Zahara is so expressive! Maddox sticks his tongue out the paparazzi, and Zahara glares and points. I can't wait to see the other two's reaction mechanisms ;)

Poor Pax looks uncomfortable. The other kids are used to this, obviously, since they've had cameras on their tail since they were babies. As much as I love seeing photos of my favorite family, I wish they'd at least show consideration for Pax.

A lovely family but i have noticed before that the little girls legs seemed very bowed, I used to think maybe it was just the way she has been photographed but it looks like she may have a little problem there. Bless her.

Shannon, was about to post the same thing!

I noticed it a while ago, but wasn't sure if it was one of those things that straighten out with time. She definitely looks bow-legged--maybe it's from being malnourished before she was adopted or maybe it's just one of those gentic things?

@ Shannon - Z is bowlegged.

My cousin's daughter was bowlegged and the doctor's said to let her grow out of it. Thankfully she did. Maybe Angelina and Brad got similar advice.

That could also be a reason why we don't see Zahara in more dresses.

I was going to say the same thing as shannon. This is the 3rd picture that I notices her legs. Has it ever been confirmed that something was wrong?

Yes, Z is bowlegged, most likely caused by malnutriton as an infant. Zahara was a very sick baby when Angie adopted her..she nearly died. Fortunately she seems to be thriving now.

It really isnt a big deal, often times the legs straighten out on their own by 3 or 4. If not, braces may be needed for a while.

The Jolie-Pitts have access to the best pediatricians (Angie is friends with Dr. Jane Aronson)I am sure they are getting the best advice.

I love Zahara's cute expressions, and Pax is adorable as well. He has a very placid look on his face, he doesnt look "sad" to me at all.

They are very cute! What a beautiful family. Brad is really a dedecated dad .

I realize that a lot of people, especially those who aren't huge fans of this family, may not have been aware of Z being bowlegged. I understand being curious about it, but hope this discussion doesnt dominate and overshadow these very cute pics.
Angelina has spoken of Z as being the biggest personality in the household, and the funniest person she has ever met.
Her purported ‘leg problem’ isn’t getting her down. Most times these things are outgrown..

I guess Im just saying that Zahara is more than bowed legs.
And Pax looks to be a real sweetie too.

yeah I think Z has a problem in her leg but shes so sweet and also pax

So is she bowelegged or is that just a bad pic? Her other leg seem alright.

Pax is a cutie and Zahara is gettin so big.She is a cutie too.And she is so boo legged.

I love that Zahara has that "Aha! I caught you!" look on her face. Though I know her pointing them out will probably never stop the photogs from taking picture after picture of her and siblings and Brad and Angie.

But I love seeing her and Pax. He looks more along the lines of confused, like he wants to know why he's being followed and having his picture taken. But he doesn't look scared, just like he's trying to figure it all out.

Thank you Nora, tht's wht I'm saying.
She is still a beautiful girl, bowlegged or not.

Pax has beautiful hair!

Is bow legs a disease? I've seen so many reactions of "what's wrong with Z's legs?", that it's troubling me. I know of well nourished, healthy, American born babies, one of whom walked at 10 months, that were extremely bow legged. They outgrew it without any interventions.

In the African American community, a bow legged toddler is nothing that causes one's jaw to drop, nor is it considered a deformity that elicits pity. Now if the curve in her leg impedes her ability to walk, then that's another thing.

Zahara doesn't appeared to be slowed down by that one bow leg. I'm sure her parents are handling it how they see fit. If only the public would let the child be as well.

I think Angelina and Brad are wonderful to make loving homes for these children, but I do have ONE issue. Why in the world would she change Pax's name? For 3 years, his name was Pham Quang Sang - why change his first & middle names???? That makes NO sense to me and it seems very selfish. At 3 years of age, he definitely knows his name and has his own identity.

layla, why don't you ask Brad and Angie? Or was that just a rhetorical question?

Cute cute family.

Zahara is very bowlegged, I noticed it a few months ago and it's more obvious now. Still find it strange how we see so many pictures of Zahara, Maddox, and even of Pax who just got in the family, but we can count the times we have seen Shiloh out. She will be a year next week, and how many photos don't we see of Kingston, violet, brooke shields daughters, heidi klum's kids, denise richards girls by the time they were 1, not to mention I saw a ton of pictures of maddox and zahara as babies too. Very strange how the other 3 children are shown, but Shiloh rarely is. The most pics we saw of her is when Brad's mother Jane was around lol.

I have noticed a lack of Shiloh pictures, but it seems they just keep her inside a lot more than the older kids. After all, she doesn't go to school yet, and they are very private people.

As for Pax's name change...

I have a feeling that the fact that everyone around him speaks a different language confuses him way more than his name being different. Everything is now called a different word, why shouldn't he be called by a different word too?

Ange or Brad made comments about Z's legs just after Shilo was born. Because she suffered from rickets she actually had pain to deal with and difficulty walking. She's a great little girl and from the photos I've seen seems to be bearing it with grace.

For those complaining about not seeing much of Shiloh, how you seen any pictures of Russell Crow's daughter or Amanda peet or even Jayden. Stop with the double standards already. He is taking the kids to school, why should he bring Shiloh too...eh can't u see his hands are kinda full?

I find the comments about Zahara being bowlegged interesting. Alot of children are born bowlegged (in the US) and grow out of it. I'm not sure what is the cause, if she was born that way or if it is from malnutrition as a baby.
However, in the African American community, at least where I am from (down south) being bowlegged is actually seen as an attractive trait. Not sure from where it originates, maybe from Africa. lol.

Z looks like she is saying "Somebody get that camera outa my face!"

She's definitely bowlegged in her left leg at least. If it persists, it can be corrected surgically, but not until she is at least 4 years old. Small children's bones haven't set until that age. A corrective shoe may help. This was an extremely sick little girl who might very well have died if Angelina and Brad hadn't adopted her. She looks like she is getting a lot of love and is thriving.

I think sending Pax to nursery school along with Z is an excellent idea. Small children pick up new languages much more quickly than adults do and they usually pick up a language from playing with other children. I wouldn't be surprised if Pax has learned a good number of English words and phrases by now.

Z looks like she is telling the photographer to "get that camera outa my face!"

Her left leg is definitely bowed (I can't tell about her right) but I'm sure Brad and Angelina have access to some excellent pediatricians and orthopedists. Most pediatricians tell parents to wait until the child is 3 or 4 and see if the condition corrects itself. They don't want to do surgery before the age of 4 anyway, because children's bones haven't set before then.

I think Angie and Brad are very wise to send Pax to nursery school. Small children pick up languages much faster than adults, and they usually pick up the language by interacting with other children. I would imagine Pax has acquired a good number of English words and phrases by this time.

Z was a desperately sick baby who might well have died before her first birthday if Brad and Angelina hadn't adopted her. They not only provided her with a loving home, they literally saved her life.

To the posters who complained about a lack of Shiloh pictures: I don't think it's strange at all that we see less of her than the other kids. After all, as another poster mentioned, she doesn't go to school like the other three. Basically, she simply isn't old enough or doesn't need to go to a lot of the same places the other three go to. There's no reason Brad should have taken her with him when he brought Z and Pax to school. I am sure she was much happier at home with Ange (if she hadn't left for work yet) or one of the Jolie-Pitt nannies.
As for Pax's name change: I wish people would stop criticizing Brad and Ange for changing his name! For one thing, most adopted kids, especially those from foregin countries, have their names changed when they are adopted, no matter how old they are. Also, the name Sang (his actual former first name. In Vietnamese, names are listed with the last name first) does not go very well with the names Maddox, Zahara, and Shiloh. Pax fits much better. I am sure they also wanted his name to fit well with his siblings' names. Oh, and as far as all the pictures of Pax: The fact that he has just moved to a new country is certainly not going to stop the paps from taking photos of him, and Brad and Ange aren't going to be able to shield him from every photo attempt.

My pastor's family adopted a 4-yr old girl from South America, and she now has a new name.

Leaving her old name behind was her way of leaving the old life behind - something we cannot relate to, not having lived as these children have. It's made a wonderful difference in her emotional healing and personal growth. Perhaps this is true of Pax as well.

For the naysayers, this was Elizabeth's choice - her family merely supported her in it. I guess it goes to show that youth isn't necessarily a barrier to wisdom.

Priceless!!!! Zahara looks like she’s saying you have been warned get that camera the hell out of my face.

Zahara is quite the spunky one...love it! My daughter who was not malnourished or anything like that was very very bow-legged when she started walking at 11 months. Around 2 it just began to correct itself. It is quite common and doctors are usually not that concerned.

I simply can not stand AJ, but I think these children are the cutest. The photos of Zahara have the biggest and largest smiles ever. It is wonderful to see the children look happy.

Then Maddie I guess you and I cancel each other out because I admire Angelina Jolie and as a long term fan of Brad Pitt, I can say "Finally! You met and fell in love with a good woman. It's about darn time!"

I usually don't pay attention to celebrities but there is something about this family that's intriguing.

I think the name change is really nothing to be concerned over. I know two families who have adopted from overseas and the children got new names to go with their new lives. It is not unusual.. actually it is more unusual not to change the name. I can imagine if they had kept Pax's original name of Sang.. kids might be wondering why he was named for the past tense of sing.

Seriously... Maddox and Zahara and Shiloh were given names that have special meanings to their parents. How do you think Pax might feel in coming years to know that his parents put a lot of thought into his siblings names..but he was left with the name given to him in an orphanage?
Im sure he, as well as maddox and Zahara will be told of their birth names...(maddox probably already knows his)

A new name for a new life... I think it is good thing.

Sophie, I could not agree with you more! As a long time Brad fan, I am thrilled he and Angie found each other. He is with a woman who shares his dreams, goals and ambitions, as well as a deep love for children.

I have come to admire Angelina as well. Of course if I only read US weekly or the other tabs, I might have another point of view, but just reading her past interviews and the present ones.. I have come to respect and admire her so much.

Elle and Sophie, I have a great deal of admiration and respect for Angelina and think she and Brad compliment each other very well. The tabloids have been absolutely vicious ever since they sold the photos of Pax's adoption to "People" magazine. I give Brad and Angelina credit for not paying any attention to what the tabloids print about them. It's pathetic that the Jenbots hang on to the tabloids' every word as if it was Holy Writ, but I suppose that's what sells magazines.

Posted by: Gabriella at May 17, 2007 5:58:19 PM

"layla, why don't you ask Brad and Angie? Or was that just a rhetorical question?"

^^ I would love to know the reasoning. But I don't think they'll take my call.

Yes, Gabriella - it was rhetorical. My opinion. Thanks for asking =)

I didn't have time to read through every post, but I just wanted to say in general, not EVERYONE who doesn't like AJ/BP is a "Jenbot". In fact, I'm not particularily a fan of hers either. I feel like Jenbots is just an underhanded way of insulting anyone who makes any sort of negative comment about Brad and Angie. Brad and Ang have done some not so great things in their past and their present. This does not make me like them. However, that doesn't mean that I'm automatically a Jennifer Aniston fan either. The two really aren't connected, and it kind of upsets me that that word keeps getting thrown around in converstaions that don't even talk about Jennifer to begin with. Really.. someone can be anti-brangelina but not a "omg bow down the ground that Jen walks on" robot.

Brad and Ang have done some not so great things in their past and their present.

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You are entitled to your opinion, I just dont know why negative remarks ,about he parents of the children we look at here, need to be said. I dont like a lot of celebs but I dont seek out their threads or the ones of their children.

Name me one celebrity who is perfect. Or one noncelebrity for that matter. In my opinion though.. Brad and Angelina are good, decent people.. and have done way more things right in their lives than wrong. I admire the way they live their lives...(I see nothing they are doing IN THEIR PRESENT that is negative at all)

Sometimes it is the ones who are doing the most to help others who are persecuted the most. I find this very sad.

I agree Annabeth. I dont like how Tom Cruise dumped Nicole when she was pregnant(she subsequently had a miscarriage) and then was seen jumping all over couches professing his love for katie..like he had never been in love before. That had to hurt.. but I dont go on Suri's threads constantly talking about it. What is done is done.

BTW.. these are the cutest pics of Pax and Zahara. Love them!

Zoey,
Unless you are someone who hangs on to the tabloids every word as if it was the Holy Writ.. Judy wasn't referring to you.

Peace

My comment was simply in reply to another poster's use of the word "Jenbots". I just don't think its fair that people use that word for anyone who doesn't like Brad/Angelina. And I'm NOT going to go into what they are doing now that I dislike, because as you said, this is not the time or the place. I do NOT like them, but I certainly don't think that needs to reflect on their children. I think Pax and Zahara.. and Mad and Shi for that matter are gorgeous children and seem extremely well adjusted. That doesn't mean I have to like their parents though. And just because they help people.. it doesn't negate any of the other things they've done.

Obviously no one is perfect, but knowing that doesn't mean I have to like everyone. I can have my opinions of every celebrity. Some I like, some I dislike. Again though, this says nothing about their children.

These children are adorable beyond words!!!

For what its worth, I am an adoptive mother of an internationally born child.

My son came home young at 5 months old, however my husband and I are getting ready to start paperwork to bring home a brother for a son, and we are looking at a 1-2 year old boy. We -will- be changing his name.

Why? It's our decision. Simply put. Our business, too.

To invade -some- of our business, naming our child is part of our parental right, and we feel that it is something we want to do. With our first son, we kept his birth name as his middle name. We fully intend to do that with our next son.
Naming our children helps give them a part of ourselves as parents. Just because we are adoptive parents, should we be denied that right? Not to US (adoptive parents)

The Jolie-Pitt kids are just too cute!!! As for Pax's name change I see nothing wrong with it. I had two friends growing up, one was born in Vietnam and the other was born in Thailand. Both their families moved to the US when they were kids and their parents changed their names one they got to the US. And these were their bio-parents that changed their name. It helped them to fit in better having a more American name plus with the language difference it made it so teachers and other kids would have an easier time pronouncing their name. I also had a good friend from Laos who on his own picked a nick-name for himself that was more American sounding so he would better fit in. So unless Pax says he doesn't like his name and wants his old name back why should anybody else care.

i know its not nice to have favourites but Maddox is my fave i love every picture of him he is so damn cute as for Angelina changing her children's names i think its fine Pax isnt the only one to have his name changed Maddox and Zahara did too Maddox's used to Rath Vibol and Zahara's was Tena Adam although i read somwhere else that her first name was Setota i think changing their names helps them blend in a little more (i mean that in a nice way)if Angie hadnt of renamed Pax when he was older he could of felt uncomfortable that his name was so different i think the names she gives them are really nice names anyway they all beautiful and their new names fit who they are

Okay, Zoey. Nobody is denying that Angelina has had a very checkered past. She was a very wild child who did a lot of things she'd freak at the idea of her children doing. Sounds like a lot of parents I know, including me. But what's done is done. She did what most wild children do -- she grew up, got her priorities in order and got her act together. From what I can see, she is a wonderful mother. And Brad looks like he was born to be a dad. A lot of adoptive parents would have passed up a child as sick as Zahara was when they took her home, but they were committed to caring for her no matter what. I think it's not exaggerating to say that if they hadn't adopted her, Z might well have died before her first birthday. As to whatever happened in the Angie/Brad/Jen triangle -- it was TWO YEARS ago, for heaven's sake. Everybody needs to get over it and move on.

Zahara and Pax are so cute