Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the oldest daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has grown up right before our eyes. Recently, Jolie shared the exciting news that Zahara will be attending the prestigious Spelman College, a renowned Black liberal arts school, in the coming fall. It’s undoubtedly a moment of great joy for the Jolie-Pitt family as they celebrate their exceptional daughter. Zahara was born in Ethiopia on January 8, 2005, and was officially adopted by Jolie on July 6, 2005. Pitt also adopted her in 2006. In the past, Zahara has maintained a low profile along with her siblings. But lately, she has accompanied her mother to various red carpet events and political visits.
Jolie doesn’t usually talk about her kids, but when she does, she can’t help but express her admiration for them. During a recent chat with Time 100, she shared how amazed she is by Zahara. “My daughter is from Ethiopia, one of my children. And I have learned so much from her. She is my family, but she is an extraordinary African woman, and her connection to her country, her continent, is very—it’s her own, and it’s something I only stand back in awe of.” Although we don’t have much information about Zahara, we can say that she’s truly remarkable. Find out what we do know about Zahara below!
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She Will Be Enrolling in Spelman College.
Angelina Jolie shared a photo of her daughter Zahara with her “Spelman Sisters” on July 31, proudly announcing that she will be attending the esteemed historically Black women’s college in the upcoming fall semester. It is heartwarming to see how much Zahara has grown up, and to learn that one of her favorite books is Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye. SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission if you purchase any independently reviewed products or services through a link on our website. As the Jolie-Pitt household prepares to celebrate their daughter’s academic achievements, we wish Zahara all the best in her future endeavors.
Zahara, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, was born on January 8, 2005, in Awasa, Ethiopia. Jolie adopted her a few months later on July 6, 2005, and Pitt also adopted her in 2006. Since then, Zahara has mostly stayed out of the spotlight but has accompanied her mother to both red carpet events and political visits over the past few years. Jolie rarely talks about her children, but when she does, she can’t help but gush about them. In a recent conversation with Time 100, she praised Zahara’s connection to her African roots, saying, “she is my family, but she is an extraordinary African woman.” Zahara will attend Spelman College, a historically Black women’s college, and her favorite book is Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye.
