Pax Jolie-Pitt, the 22-year-old son of Hollywood icons Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, made a notably rare public appearance at The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, this past Friday. The young man, often described within entertainment circles as a 'nepo kid', attended a panel discussion for the film Self Custody at The Cabin venue, where his visible facial scars prompted discussion about a serious e-bike accident from the previous year.
Visible Reminders of a Serious Accident
In new images circulated from the festival, clear red marks were visible on Pax's forehead and beneath his eyebrow. These scars serve as lasting evidence of a collision in July 2024, when he crashed his e-bike into a car in the Los Feliz neighbourhood of Los Angeles. Reports from the time, confirmed by TMZ, indicated that the incident resulted in 'complex trauma' for Pax, with witnesses initially fearing the worst as he lay motionless on the ground. His mother, Angelina Jolie, was reportedly by his side at the hospital following the crash.
Festival Fashion and Future Film Ambitions
At the Sundance panel, Pax Jolie-Pitt was photographed wearing a distinctive red-and-black plaid shirt layered over a simple black T-shirt, accessorised with a silver toy alien necklace. He posed alongside the co-directors of Self Custody, Fernando Ferro and Garrett Patten. While Pax did not work on this particular film, which stars Adrian Grenier and UFC fighter Henry Cejudo, sources indicate he is actively pursuing a career behind the camera.
According to insider information shared with TMZ, Pax is 'getting into producing movies and has been in discussions with Ferro and Patten on a few future projects.' This aligns with his previous credits, having served as an assistant on his mother's film Maria and worked as a still photographer on her project First They Killed My Father.
E-Bike Incidents and California Helmet Laws
The July 2024 accident was not an isolated incident. Reports confirm that in January 2025, Pax was involved in another, less severe collision with a vehicle while on his e-bike, resulting in a dented car door but no apparent injuries. Notably, he was wearing a helmet during this second incident.
This highlights an important legal distinction in California. State law mandates that all bicycle, e-bike, and scooter riders under the age of 18 must wear a properly fitted helmet on public streets, paths, or trails, with violations carrying fines of up to $25. However, for adults over 18, helmet use is only legally required for motorcycle riders, not for e-bikes. It was reported that Pax was not wearing a helmet during the initial, more serious July 2024 crash.
A Mother's Plans and a Family in Transition
The appearance of Pax at Sundance comes amid significant personal transitions for the Jolie-Pitt family. Recent reports suggest that Angelina Jolie is preparing for a major life change, having put her Los Angeles home up for sale as she eyes a move abroad. A source close to the actress told People magazine that 'she's ready for a life that isn't centered in Los Angeles,' adding that Jolie 'never wanted to live in Los Angeles full time' but felt constrained by custody arrangements with ex-husband Brad Pitt.
The insider further claimed that Jolie 'plans to relocate as soon as Knox and Vivienne turn 18' in July 2026 and is 'eyeing several locations abroad.' This potential move signifies a new chapter for Jolie, who shares six children with Pitt: Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 17.
For Pax Jolie-Pitt, the Sundance Festival appearance marked a step into a more public professional sphere, showcasing both the physical reminders of a past trauma and his burgeoning ambitions within the film industry, all while his famous family contemplates a future beyond California.
