Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son, who still goes by his dad’s name and looks just like him, just turned 17. Check out his much-talked-about photos in the comments 👇 .

And resemblance can change dramatically as a person grows.

A child who looks very much like one parent at 10 may look more like the other parent at 18.

That is perfectly normal.

Why people notice Knox’s resemblance so strongly

Part of the fascination comes from Brad Pitt’s enormous cultural visibility.

Pitt has been one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors for decades.

His appearance has been widely discussed throughout his career, so when photographs of his children emerge, audiences naturally compare their features with his.

Knox’s appearance has therefore generated numerous comparisons with his father.

Entertainment outlets have highlighted similarities in his facial features and overall appearance.

But comparisons like “he looks exactly like Brad Pitt” are subjective.

Different viewers may see different things.

Some may notice Pitt.

Others may see Angelina Jolie.

Others may simply see a young man who resembles both parents.

Knox’s public appearances have been relatively rare

One of the most interesting things about Knox is not necessarily his appearance but his limited presence in celebrity culture.

His siblings have occasionally participated in major public events with their mother.

Some have worked on Angelina Jolie’s film projects.

Others have attended premieres, theater events or charity activities.

Knox, by contrast, has generally appeared much less frequently.