Actress Angelina Jolie's Twins Conceived Through In Vitro!

Us Magazine - July 24, 2008 5:56 AM PDT
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Forget Mother Nature Us Weekly reports in its new issue, on newsstands now, that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt turned to fertility treatments to quickly conceive twins Knox and Vivienne.


"They conceived through in vitro fertilization," a well-placed source within their camp tells Us. "They both desperately wanted more babies soon."

The chance of having fraternal twins at Angelina's age (33) naturally is under 1 percent; with in vitro, the chances are 25 percent. Says Dr. Arthur Wisot of L.A.'s Reproductive Medical Group (who did not treat the couple), "We live in an era of reproductive freedom, so anybody can do anything they want within legal limits."

See photos of Angelina Jolie's pregnant with the twins.

The actress chose the procedure (which can cost around $12,000 a pop) so "she wouldn't have to deal with the stress of trying to get pregnant," the source tells Us. "She could just knock it out."


Indeed, Jolie has spoken about her goal to do just that.

"If we're going to have 10 kids, we'd like to raise them while we're young," she told Elle U.K. last year. Brad Pitt turns 45 on December 18.


A source adds: "They were too impatient."


Knox and Vivienne born in Nice, France on July 12 join the couple's adopted brood of Maddox, 6, Pax, 4, Zahara, 3, and biological daughter Shiloh, 2.

See photos of Angelina Jolie and her children.


Check out the new issue of Us Weekly, available now, for the complete story on why Brad pushed Angelina for biological kids, who inspired her to choose pregnancy over adoption this time around, and how they plan to raise their six young children.


See photos of the gifts Angelina Jolie's twins got.

Tell Us: How do you feel about using in vitro?

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  • Max
    I am happy for both Brad and Angelina! Personally, I really like the woman. Like me, she does what she wants and doesnt give a hoot to what people thinks or say.
    report abuseposted October 1, 2008 8:51 PM PDT
  • rené
    In vitro or not twins are just so cute.The natural twins are very rare event.How many friends do you have that are twins?Of course people are using the medicine now days in a different way than 30 years ago.The world is moving ahed.They did nothing wrong, the only thing is everybody wants them to be perfect while evrything around them is so perfect.
    report abuseposted September 18, 2008 4:58 AM PDT
  • Antoinette M
    It's rediculous that they won't get married! They want and should have as many beautiful children as they want, but they need to raise them in a commited home where their parents are married!
    report abuseposted August 4, 2008 6:35 AM PDT
  • Antoinette M
    It's rediculous that they won't get married! They want and should have as many beautiful children as they want, but they need to raise them in a commited home where their parents are married!
    report abuseposted August 4, 2008 6:35 AM PDT
  • rockbella
    it doesnt matter bout d "how" or "why". What's important is dt they want to raise their kids in a loving and happy family. as 4 their being unmarried, dts history!
    report abuseposted July 29, 2008 5:39 AM PDT
  • alix
    she's just 32,and she has no history of having infertility or failed pregnancy,as a physician,that's unlikely in vitro,she said she was on pill for 2 yrs,minimun time to recover from a previous pregnancy. Besides,those tabloid mag has no credibility anymore,they will trash ayone just to sell their mag!Rubbish indeed!!
    report abuseposted July 28, 2008 7:07 PM PDT
  • lil'ari
    mother nature just got a helping hand, why is that these magazine's try and make everything sound so bad, is that the only way they can get someone attention. They are not the first and I pretty sure they want be the last . All that matters is that their babies are fine and healthy.
    report abuseposted July 28, 2008 3:33 PM PDT
  • I wish angie and brad all the best. People really do need to mind their own business. They are the most grounded real "celebrities" I have seen. They're raising their children, hands on, to be caring and respectful.
    report abuseposted July 28, 2008 10:13 AM PDT
  • sweetangel
    in vitro or not, they have a set of twins period. i wish them the best.
    report abuseposted July 28, 2008 3:37 AM PDT
  • anne
    All you people who are so negative...did you stop to ask yourselves if Brad and Angie owe you anything? Are you the ones feeding their kids? If the answer is no, please hold your peace.
    report abuseposted July 27, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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