As the first girl adopted by American millionaire couple Angelina Jolie – Brad Pitt, Zahara is rarely mentioned in the media. Many people are curious about what has changed in this girl’s current life.
Zahara was born on January 8, 2005 in Awassa, Ethiopia but is originally from Nigeria.
From the time she was just 6 months old, she was adopted by a celebrity couple. At that time, Angelina Jolie had two sons, Maddox and Pax Thien. Zahara is their first girl.
When adopted, Angelina Jolie thought that Zahara was an orphan with AIDS based on her grandmother’s testimony. Later, when she personally took care of and examined her daughter, the millionaire realized that was not the truth.
Zahara’s grandmother also shared with the female star that Zahara’s biological mother also passed away due to illness. However, in 2017, the British Daily Mail shared an exclusive interview with Zahara’s mother. This mother said she was not sick, and took her child to a charity home because the baby was born unexpectedly.
“Angelina Jolie is more like a mother to her than to me. She has been with her since she was little, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss her” – Zahara’s biological mother shared her wishes. I want to see and contact my daughter again.
This same person also denied the news that Zahara had AIDS as information that people in the orphanage gave in 2005. The woman also expressed gratitude to the Hollywood star for saving her daughter’s life. .
As for Angelina Jolie, she shared that she learned many things from her adopted daughter. Brad Pitt’s ex-wife affirmed: “Zahara is not only my daughter, but also my family.” Looking at the way Angelina Jolie treats Zahara, fans also have to admire. She once took Zahara to the movie set because she didn’t want to leave her child.
Growing up with the love and care of Angelina Jolie, Zahara did not lack anything. The girl often goes down the street with her mother and even walks the red carpet at big events.
After Zahara was adopted, she followed her parents and brothers to travel everywhere, wearing many beautiful clothes.
The famous couple has many times “showed off” happy photos with their young daughter. The photos clearly show Zahara’s lively, cheerful and friendly personality. The girl became an indispensable part of the family.
The only daughter of African descent in the Jolie family also received media attention because of her different appearance. Many photographers expressed that they liked the innocence of the girl’s face as well as her healthy skin. When she was just over 1 year old, Zahara appeared in episode 20 of the television series VH1: All Access.
In 2014, Zahara continued to have the opportunity to appear on the big screen with a small role in the movie Maleficent. Next, she voiced a character in the animated film Kung Fu Panda 3.
“It is likely that Zahara will begin her serious acting career in Jolie’s upcoming projects,” The Famous People revealed.
According to the revelation, in later years, Jolie not only guided Zahara in acting skills but also taught her daughter how to be confident and sociable when standing in front of a crowd.
In a recent photo, the actress joined Zahara to chat with President Pro Tempore of the US Senate Patrick Leahy.
Through the photo, Angelina Jolie looks elegant and formal in a long black coat and loose hair.
She also expressed pride as her adopted daughter became more and more mature. She looked at Zahara affectionately while the 17-year-old girl was talking to the senior United States senator.
Not having a very pretty appearance, Zahara scores points by always wearing neat, luxurious outfits. Furthermore, the adopted daughter of the Dark Fairy is very confident when standing in front of the media lens.
The girl has a strong, personal appearance, but also does not lack gentleness and femininity. At an event to launch her mother’s movie, the little girl was surprised by wearing the dress her mother wore to the 2014 Oscars. This is a dress from the Elie Saab brand.
Currently, Zahara lives happily with her adoptive mother after Jolie divorced Pitt.
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Angelina Jolie proudly called Zahara an “extraordinary African girl” in an interview with climate activist Vanessa Nakate.
“My daughter is from Ethiopia and I have learned a lot from her. Zahara is not only my daughter, my family, she is also an extraordinary African girl,” the star said.