They were estranged for years, but now Jon Voight is back on good terms with daughter Angelina Jolie.

The  actor gave an update on the actress and her brood of six while speaking to Us Weekly at Thursday’s International Champions of Jewish Values Gala in New York City.

The actress shares three biological 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren and three adopted 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren with her former husband, Brad Pitt.

All’s well: Jon Voight said that Angelina Jolie’s, 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren were ‘doing very well’ while speaking to Us Weekly at Thursday’s International Champions of Jewish Values Gala in New York City

‘The kids are great. They’re growing up,’ the Ray Donovan star said of his daughter’s 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, adding, ‘They’re doing very well’.

He continued, adopting a more philosophical lens to discuss his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.

‘It’s just amazing to have kids and watch them grow. You realize the preciousness of time and how short our lives are really. Kids don’t know that. When they’re young, they think life is endless and they’re always anxious to get to the next age.’

Optimistic: ‘It’s just amazing to have kids and watch them grow. You realize the preciousness of time and how short our lives are really. Kids don’t know that,’ said Jon; pictured (L-R) Knox, Angelina, Vivienne, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara and Maddox on February 25 in New York City

Angelina’s experiences with adoption predate her relationship with Brad.

She announced the adoption of her first 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, Maddox from a Cambodian orphanage in 2002 while still married to actor Billy Bob Thornton. However, she officially adopted him as a single parent when the two split mere months after announcing the adoption.

Angelina and Brad began dating in 2005, shortly after filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith and his divorce from Jennifer Aniston. That year she adopted a daughter, Zahara from Ethiopia.

The couple later adopted a son, Pax from Vietnam in 2007.

She also gave 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to biological 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren with the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor, Shiloh and a set of twins Knox and Vivienne.

The beginning: Angelina and Brad began dating in 2005, shortly after filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith and his divorce from Jennifer Aniston; still from Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Happy family: On March 11, Angelina attended the premiere of Disney’s live-action Dumbo remake with four of her six 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, (L-R) Knox, Zahara, Vivienne and Shiloh; pictured March 11 in Los Angeles

On March 11, Angelina attended the premiere of Disney’s live-action Dumbo remake with four of her six 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne.

The kids enjoyed some movie theater food, including corn dogs, chili cheese fries and candy.

‘They were really chowing down on them in silence, obviously super into the food, while Angelina seemed relaxed and unbothered by all the junk food,’ a guest at the premiere revealed to Us. ‘She was smiling a lot, and the vibe of the family was very low-key and content together.’

Edgy style: Angelina showed off her extensive back tattoos in a sheer white dress at the Dumbo premiere; pictured March 11 in Los Angeles

Another source claimed after the premiere that Angelina’s ex-husband wished his 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren wouldn’t spend as much time in the spotlight.

‘Brad isn’t thrilled that Angie takes the kids to movie premieres, but it’s not going to trigger any actions. Angie has always chosen to be more public with the kids than Brad has,’ they said.

The two separated in September 2016, though their legal battles continued for years over questions of custody arrangements and Brad’s 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 support responsibilities.

Source: dailyмail