Angelina Jolie's frail appearance sparks concern among children as they 'encourage her to put on weight'

Despite their efforts, Angelina Jolie 'still looks skinny, her ankles are like twigs, but under the kids' careful watch, she's eating a few biles more'
PUBLISHED MAR 12, 2025
Sources reveal that all six of Angelina's Jolie's children—Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, both 16—are actively encouraging their mother to eat more (Axelle Bauer-Griffin/ Getty Images)
Sources reveal that all six of Angelina's Jolie's children—Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, both 16—are actively encouraging their mother to eat more (Axelle Bauer-Griffin/ Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Angelina Jolie’s children are reportedly stepping in to help their mother as concerns grow over her alarming weight loss.

The 49-year-old actress, long known for her slender frame, has looked increasingly frail in recent years, prompting her six children to take matters into their own hands, insiders told Radar Online

Angelina Jolie’s children rally to help her gain weight amid health concerns

Zahara Marley Jolie and Angelina Jolie attend the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 03, 2025 in Palm Springs, California. (Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Emma McIntyre)
Zahara Marley Jolie and Angelina Jolie attend the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 3, 2025, in Palm Springs, California (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Sources reveal that all six of her children Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, both 16, are now actively encouraging their mother to eat more.

"They're buying groceries in bulk together and tempting her with tidbits from the deli and bakery,” an insider shared. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 25: Angelina Jolie with children Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Marche
Angelina Jolie and her children Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, and Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt attend 'The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind' screening at Crosby Street Hotel on February 25, 2019, in New York City (Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Netflix)

The children are “having family cookouts every night, all to encourage her to put on weight,” they added.

Despite their efforts, Jolie "still looks skinny, her ankles are like twigs, but under the kids' careful watch, she's eating a few biles more."

Angelina Jolie and Pax Jolie-Pitt attend the premiere of
Angelina Jolie and Pax Jolie-Pitt attend the premiere of 'Without Blood' during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Lightbox on September 8, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario (Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

Medical experts have voiced similar concerns. Dr Gabe Mirkin, a Florida-based physician who has not treated Jolie, speculated that she could weigh under 100 pounds, far below the healthy range for her 5-foot-7 frame.

“The odds are extremely high that she already has osteoporosis,” Dr Mirkin warned, pointing to her visible muscle and bone loss. "She has severe loss of body fat, which is almost always associated with severe loss of muscle and bone. At 5-foot-7, I'd guess she weighs less than 100 pounds when she should weigh at least 112 pounds to look healthy."

Angelina Jolie’s children worried about her health amid stress from Brad Pitt divorce

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 29: Angelina Jolie attends a red carpet for
Angelina Jolie attends a red carpet for 'Maria' during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2024, in Venice, Italy (Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

Angelina Jolie’s children are growing increasingly protective of their mother as concerns about her well-being mount.

According to insiders, the actress has struggled with maintaining a healthy appetite, and the stress from her highly publicized divorce from Brad Pitt has only made matters worse. 

(L-R) Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Knox Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Jolie, and Zahara Jolie-Pitt at the 'Eternals' on October 18, 2021, in LA, California (Getty Images)
(L-R) Maddox Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Knox Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Jolie, and Zahara Jolie-Pitt at 'Eternals' premiere on October 18, 2021, in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

"All her kids chow down normally, but Angelina has always skimped on meals," a source revealed. While Pitt was reportedly one of the few people who encouraged her to eat more, his absence has left Jolie without that support.

Writer-director-producer-actress Angelina Jolie Pitt (L) and actor-producer Brad Pitt attend Audi at the opening night gala premiere of 'By the Sea' during AFI FEST 2015 presented by Audi at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on November 5, 2015, in Hollywood, California (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Audi)
Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt attend Audi at the opening night gala premiere of 'By the Sea' during AFI FEST 2015 presented by Audi at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on November 5, 2015, in Hollywood, California (Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Audi)

"One good thing Brad did was nag her to eat more, but since he's been gone, the kids feel that she doesn't take care of herself, and it's making them even more protective of her," the insider added.

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