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'Knox' named after Pitt's granddad

The mystery surrounding Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's choice of name for their newborn son Knox Leon has been solved - he is named after the actor's grandfather.

'Knox' named after Pitt's granddad

Thu, 17 Jul, 2008 - 12:24

The mystery surrounding Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's choice of name for their newborn son Knox Leon has been solved - he is named after the actor's grandfather.

Hal Knox Hillhouse, Pitt's maternal grandfather, died when the star was 11 years old.

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