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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s eldest daughter Zahara Jolie-Pitt has truly grown up before our eyes. In case you missed it, Jolie recently announced that Zahara will attend the historical Black liberal arts school named Spelman College in the fall. So we can imagine the Jolie-Pitt household is over the moon right now as they celebrate their amazing Zahara.
Born on Jan. 8, 2005, in Awasa, Ethiopia, Zahara was officially adopted within a few months by Jolie on July 6, 2005, later also adopted by Pitt in 2006. Since then, she’s kept a relatively low profile, like the rest of her siblings. But within the past few years, she’s accompanied her mother on both the red carpet and political visits alike.
Jolie doesn’t talk about her children often, but when she does, she can’t help but gush about them. In a recent conversation with a Time 100, she said how “in awe” she is of 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.”
While we know little about Zahara, we can also say she’s quite awe-inspiring. See everything we know about Zahara below!
Warning: This post contains descriptions of sexual violence.
One of Her Favorite Books Is The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
One of Angelina Jolie’s first Instagram posts was of what two of her daughters loved reading over the summer, with Zahara’s favorite being The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.
She’s Super Involved in Her Moms’ Humanitarian Work
Along with meeting the President of Ethiopia, she went on a couple of trips to the White House alongside her mom to combat violence against women.
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She Was Born in Ethiopia
Image Credit: Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/WireImage. Zahara Jolie-Pitt was born on Jan. 8, 2005, in Awasa, Ethiopia. A few months after her birth, she was adopted by Angelina Jolie on July 6, 2005. She was also adopted by her father Brad Pitt in early 2006.
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She’s Reportedly Closest With Her Sister Shiloh
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety. Even though the Jolie-Pitts are super close, Zahara is arguably closest with her younger sister Shiloh. According to Life & Style, they have a “very close” bond, where Shiloh reportedly seeks Zahara out for fashion advice.
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She’s a Capricorn
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety. Since she was born on Jan. 8, that makes her a Capricorn. So if you believe in astrology, this gives you some insight into her personality. Capricorns are typically self-reliant, determined, fearless, calm, and strong-willed.
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She Previously Had a Jewelry Line
Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection. At the premiere of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, she, her mother, and her siblings were seen rocking the jewelry she created with jeweler Robert Procop, called the “Zahara Collection.” For a brief time, it was sold at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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She has a couple of Acting Credits
Image Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage. Like a few of her other siblings, Zahara Jolie-Pitt has a couple of acting credits, including an uncredited role in Maleficent and a voice-acting job as Meng Meng in Kung Fu Panda 3.
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She Speaks French
Image Credit: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection. Angelina Jolie revealed that all six of her kids are learning new languages, with Zahara being able to speak French, per Fun With Kids.
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She and Her Mom Have a Very Healthy, Loving Bond With One Another
Image Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage. Whenever Angelina Jolie mentions her daughter, she always says how she helps her calm her nerves. How sweet!
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She Attends Spelman College
Image Credit: Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images. Back in 2022, news broke that she would be attending Spelman College!
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She’s a Sorority Sister
Image Credit: Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage. And in Nov 2023, Zahara Jolie-Pitt joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority!
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She Dropped the ‘Pitt’ From Her Name
Image Credit: Photo by Marilla Sicilia/Archivio Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images. During her induction into the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Zahara referred to herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie,” removing her father’s last name from her name.
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