Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s twins, Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, made headlines even before they could take their first steps. The highly anticipated arrival of the Hollywood power couple’s children not only captivated fans worldwide but also set a record when their first photos were sold for a staggering amount—over $13 million, making them the most “expensive” twins in showbiz history.

In 2008, shortly after the birth of Knox and Vivienne, major celebrity magazines began a bidding war for the exclusive rights to the twins’ first photos. People magazine in the U.S. and Hello! magazine in the UK jointly secured the deal, agreeing to pay an unprecedented $14 million for the coveted pictures. This remains the highest amount ever paid for celebrity baby photos.

The Jolie-Pitt family opted to donate the entire sum to charity, through their foundation, making the event both a massive media spectacle and a philanthropic endeavor. The money raised went to support various causes championed by Jolie and Pitt, including international humanitarian efforts and aid for underprivileged children.

The immense public interest in Knox and Vivienne was driven not only by their celebrity parents but also by the curiosity surrounding the family’s international background. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, one of the most talked-about couples of the early 2000s, were already parents to their three adopted children—Maddox, Pax, and Zahara—as well as their biological daughter, Shiloh. The arrival of the twins solidified the family as a modern-day Hollywood dynasty.

Despite their immense fame, Jolie and Pitt have remained protective of their children’s privacy, only occasionally allowing glimpses of their lives. The twins, now teenagers, have been spotted accompanying their mother to various public events, but Jolie and Pitt have worked to shield them from the intense scrutiny of Hollywood.

While the sale of the twins’ photos garnered significant media attention, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s decision to donate the earnings highlighted their commitment to philanthropy. The couple has long been known for their charitable efforts, from Jolie’s work as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador to Pitt’s involvement in environmental and rebuilding projects in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

The $14 million from the twins’ photos was funneled into the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which has supported numerous causes over the years, focusing on refugee aid, health, education, and community development around the globe.

Knox and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt may have been born into the spotlight, but their parents’ efforts to give them a grounded upbringing seem to have paid off. As they grow older, fans are eager to see what paths they will choose—whether they follow in their famous parents’ footsteps or carve out their own unique identities.

Regardless of their future choices, Knox and Vivienne will always be remembered as the most “expensive” twins in showbiz, not just because of the price tag attached to their baby photos, but for the lasting charitable impact made through their parents’ decision.