Black Lives Matter Movement
Angelina Jolie, while discussing the Black Lives Matter movement, made a thoughtful and inclusive remark about her 15-year-old daughter Zahara. The conversation touched on the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement, which has become a major movement in the U.S.
This week, the actress and humanitarian, who is also a contributing editor at Time magazine, engaged in a virtual conversation with Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate about social movements and climate change. Reflecting on her own history, Jolie shared how Zahara, whom she adopted from Ethiopia in 2005, has profoundly impacted her life.
Zahara Growing Up
Zahara is deeply connected to her siblings and parents, evident from numerous family trip photos over the years. She was just a baby when Angelina stayed in Prague while filming “Wanted” after “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.”
As a child, Zahara was often photographed enjoying activities with her mom and dad, whether it was a day in Central Park or visiting an art shop in New York City. She was just a baby when she accompanied her parents to Tokyo in 2005.
Extraordinary African Woman
When Zahara isn’t traveling the world with her family or attending red carpet events, she enjoys spending quality time with her parents and siblings, often photographed during family shopping trips in Los Angeles. Angelina Jolie has expressed, “My daughter is from Ethiopia, my child.”
In June 2020, Angelina Jolie praised the teenage girl she has raised, stating, “I’ve learned so much from her. She’s my family, but she’s an extraordinary African woman.” Angelina made these remarks during a TIME 100 Talk question and answer session with Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate.