Editor’s Note: Out of respect to gender identity, we, like many other publications, referred to the eight-year-old using gender-neutral “they” pronouns.
Angelina Jolia and Brad Pitt definitely go down as two of the coolest parents in our book!
In 2008, the 51-year-old father told Oprah Winfrey his now eight-year-old Shiloh preferred the name John. And earlier this month, the couple supported their child's decision to wear a suit at the LA premiere of mom's film, 'Unbroken' [see lead image].
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In 2010, Angelina opened up to ‘Vanity Fair’ about John’s gender identity — which they have expressed freely since they were a toddler.
“She wants to be a boy,” Angie said. “So we had to cut her hair. She likes to wear boys’ everything. She thinks she’s one of the brothers.”
LGBT-interest magazine ‘The Advocate’ applauded Brad and Angelina’s support of John’s exploration and expression, citing their recent decision to wear a suit on the red carpet premiere of Angie’s flick as an example.
My parents always told me and my brother that we could bring home a grilfriend or boyfriend from a young age on.
Ugh I wish more parents had the guts.
Good for their progressive views!
Not me reading this after my bro just told me how he witnessed a man humiliating some poor gay dude by saying he is sick in front of like 50 people. He found that amusing
