Jon Voight has made an embarrassing mistake while attempting to send his good wishes to his daughter Angelina Jolie's children.

The veteran actor was taping a red carpet interview at the recent BAFTA tea party when he decided to use the opportunity to send birthday greetings to Jolie's son Maddox, who just turned five.

However, a video clip published online by TMZ shows the star bungling his apparent attempt at mentioning the Tomb Raider actress' adopted daughter Zahara.

He declared: "Maddox just had a birthday. Happy birthday, Maddox! Five years old - it's a big one! You're going to be a young man, and I send my love out to you. And send my love to...uh...Shakira...and Shahira...Is it Shakira or Shahira?"

After a reporter informed Voight of the correct name, he remained confused, saying: "Shahara! Shahara!"