Actress Angelina Jolie and partner Brad Pitt welcomed twins, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, on July 12, 2008. Jolie's obstetrician, Dr. Michel Sussmann, reported that the babies were delivered by C-section and were doing well.Associated Press: Doctor: Angelina Jolie gives birth to twins (July 13, 2008) The twins were released from the hospital on July 19, 2008.Telegraph: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt take Twins Home from Hospital (July 19, 2008)
People Magazine purchased the exclusive rights to the first photo of the twins in the U.S. for a reported $14 million.E! News: Brangelina Babes Ready for $14 Mil Unveiling (August 1, 2008) Hello Magazine secured the international rights to the photo.
Hospital Release
It was reported on July 19, 2008, that the Jolie-Pitt twins were taken home from the hospital almost a week after their birth. Jolie and Pitt left the Fondation Lenval Hospital before dawn in a large white van with tinted windows.Telegraph: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt take Twins Home from Hospital (July 19, 2008)
Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos
- $11-$15 million by People magazine and Hello! magazine: Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon; celebrity parents, Angelina Jolie and Brad PittForbes.com: Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos (August 4, 2008)
- $6 million by People magazine: Max and Emme; celebrity parents, Jennifer Lopez and Marc AnthonyForbes.com: Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos (August 4, 2008)
- $4.1 million by People magazine: Shiloh Nouvel; celebrity parents, Angelina Jolie and Brad PittForbes.com: Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos (August 4, 2008)
- $3 million by OK! magazine: Levi Alves; celebrity parents, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves
- $2 million by People magazine: Pax Thien (post-adoption); celebrity parents, Angelina Jolie and Brad PittForbes.com: Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos (August 4, 2008)
- $2 million by OK! magazine for Dannielynn; Anna Nicole Smith and Larry BirkheadForbes.com: Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos (August 4, 2008)
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"Angelina is in very good spirits. Brad Pitt was at her side. He was there and all was well." -Dr. Michel Sussmann told PeoplePeople: The Jolie-Pitts Welcome a Son and Daughter (July 13, 2008)
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Closer magazine had originally announced the birth on July 1, 2008Just Jared: Angelina Jolie Gives Birth To Twins? (July 1, 2008)
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It was later revealed that Jolie's twins were not born on July 1st and that she was just in the hospital under observationJust Jared: Angelina Jolie Gives Birth To Twins? (July 1, 2008)
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Jolie's room on the fifth floor of Lenval hospital was said to have a great view of the Bay of AngelsCNN: Jolie doctor to have news conference(July 2, 2008)
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Jolie's pregnancy was first confirmed on May 14, 2008
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Pitt and Jolie have six children; Maddox, Pax Thien, Zahara, Shiloh and the twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox LeonTelegraph: Twins Have Brought Wonderful Chaos to Our Lives (August 4, 2008)
