Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt – Angelina Jolie’s adopted daughter – is active in college and participates in many volunteer activities.
On November 16, Zahara joined Spelman University’s Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – the first African-American sorority in history, founded in 1908. In the video posted by the group, Zahara danced and introduced herself. with members.
Since entering college, Zahara has met many new friends and participated in events. Before that, she and Jolie went to school together to complete admission procedures. At the welcome ceremony in August 2022, mother and daughter laughed and danced with parents and students.
On Instagram, the star posted a photo of her daughter with her classmates, expressing joy and emotion: “Zahara and her sisters. Congratulations to all new students, Spelman is very special and honored to have another achievement.” family members”. According to People, actor Brad Pitt – Zahara’s father – is happy and feels great about his child’s new milestone.
Angelina Jolie (white shirt) and her daughter (white shirt) at Spelman University in August 2022. Video: Twitter Brandon Rainey
Besides studying, Zahara participates in many volunteer activities. In February, she and her mother met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C, to advocate for the passage of the Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2022. The law aims to protect victims, giving them the right to access evidence and reporting. reporting by law enforcement, developing forensic science, ending the backlog of rape cases, and addressing racial discrimination in wrongful convictions.
In 2019, Zahara and the star visited Ethiopia and met Sahle-Work Zewde – the country’s first female president. They discussed the culture and history of the place as well as issues such as education and treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
The same year, daughter Jolie collaborated with jeweler Robert Procop and launched the Zahara Collection jewelry line. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to House of Ruth Shelters – an organization that provides temporary housing for abused women and children.
Zahara and Angelina Jolie with professors at Irvine University of Law in 2022. Photo: University of California, Irvine School of Law
Zahara and her family have a close relationship, traveling around the world and appearing at many events. When going out with relatives, she often holds hands and shows affection, laughing and joking with them. She also helped her mother build the upcoming fashion brand Atelier Jolie. In an interview with Vogue in September, the star said that in the process of developing the label, Pax Thien and Zahara participated and supported their mother a lot. Pax Thien researched designs to decorate the office, Jolie and Zahara found locations.
On TIME 100 Talk in 2020, the star said she respects her child: “I learn many things from my child. Zahara is both my relative and an extraordinary African girl who is connected to her homeland and roots.” According to The List, Jolie said her daughter is the most organized person in the family, and the older Zahara gets, the more good personalities she develops.
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt was born in 2005 in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Jolie and her son Maddox went to an orphanage and adopted Zahara at seven months old. On People, the star said that as a child, Maddox loved and took care of him.
However, Zahara has many health problems. When she was first adopted, she had to be treated for salmonella infection at a hospital in New York. On Time in 2020, Jolie said her daughter had undergone many surgeries but did not specify the reason. She has now recovered.
Zahara and Angelina Jolie at Variety’s Power Of Women event. Photo: Wire Image
Angelina Jolie, 48 years old, was born into an artistic family. She made her screen debut with her father, Jon Voight, in the film Lookin’ to Get Out (1982) and made her acting debut in 1993 with Cyborg. The star has won three Golden Globe awards and an Oscar.
After breaking up with Brad Pitt in 2016, Jolie kept sole custody of her six children, reducing her work to spend more time with them. The star and her children often go out, walk around, and attend public events. She has three adopted children – Maddox, 22, Pax Thien, 19, Zahara, 18 – and three biological children – Shiloh, 17, Knox and Vivienne, 15.