The following article includes references to child abuse and sexual assault.
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt is considered Hollywood royalty but her origin story was anything but glamorous.
After being born in Ethiopia in 2005, she was declared an orphan, according toPeople.
As an infant, she was adopted by Angelina Jolie while she was on a humanitarian trip.
However, in 2016 her life drastically changed when her motherfiled for divorce.
With the couple now apart, much of their family drama has played out in the press.
Since the divorce announcement, it was rumored that Zahara’s brother Maddox had astrained relationship with Brad.
College is a time for them to fully embrace adulthood and learn independence.
When Zahara Jolie-Pitt started her journey at Spelman College, her famous mother was right by her side.
The actor was seen dropping her off on campus and holding back tears while speaking to other parents.
“I’m going to start crying if I talk about today.
The proud mom even took to her Instagram to share a photo of her daughter at school.
“Zahara with her Spelman sisters!
Congratulations to all new students starting this year.
While promoting the film “Bullet Train,” the actor spoke lovingly about the college freshman.
“I’m so proud of her,” Pitt toldVanity Fair.
“She’s so smart.
She’s going to flourish even more at college.
It’s an exciting and beautiful time to find her own way and pursue her interests.
I’m so proud.”
Despite the snub, Brad is still supportive of his kids' decision.
“He supports his kids and what makes them happy,” a source toldE!
“They are old enough now where they can make decisions and he doesn’t stand in the way.
He’s encouraged them to be whoever they want to be.
He wouldn’t ask for anything different.”
Her biological mother, Mentwabe Dawit, confirmed toReutersthat Zahara was conceived through rape.
Within a few months, she ran away.
“If she had not been adopted I know she would not be alive.
I know what care was available to her and it was nil.”
He continued, saying, “I cannot imagine life without her.”
“And the biggest pain in the ass as well.
And I couldn’t go back.
I couldn’t imagine it any other way.”
Zahara’s adoption was undoubtedly a pivotal moment in both of their lives.
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When Brad Pitt adopted Maddox and Zahara Jolie-Pitt, a lot about his life had to change.
Before long, he learned that hangovers and fatherhood didn’t quite mesh.
In 2007, the actor revealed how a scary moment with Zahara made him reevaluate his lifestyle.
You have to be absolutely on top of every situation,” he explained.
Over the years, the famous dad found himself doing anything to make his daughters happy.
This is something Angelina Jolie noted back in 2014.
The actor revealed that it was hard for her then-husband to ever say no to their daughters.
“Brad [thinks] girls can do no wrong,” she told Radio Times.
“He’s mush in their hands.”
Brad looked just like any regular dad on the sidelines.
This wasn’t the first time paparazzi caught the A-lister in the middle of daddy duty.
Despite their not-so-regular level of fame, their lives still reflected some normalcy.
In 2017, the exes agreed that their children would continue to attend traditional schooling.
During the flight, Brad was allegedly drunk and verbally and physically abusive to his children.
Family services questioned both Brad and Angelina, as well as interviewed Zahara and her five siblings.
Brad was later cleared of the child abuse charges.
Angelina recalled feeling worried about her children’s safety and reportedly placed Brad in a chokehold.
In 2022, a source toldOK!
magazinethey have taken different stances.
While Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has reportedly remained neutral, her adopted brothers and sister remain loyal to their mother.
“They’re Team Angelina and essentially kicked their dad to the curb years ago.”
In 2021, Maddox made the brave decision to testify against Brad during a custody battle hearing.
According toUs Weekly, his testimony revealed his damaged relationship with his father.
Some long-distance families went months if not years without seeing each other.
“They are having a lot of family time and just hanging out together watching movies.”
Mom and Dad have birthdays too, and often choose to spend it with their children.
When Brad Pitt turned 59 in 2022, Zahara Jolie-Pitt wasn’t snapped by her father’s side.
Instead, she was pictured enjoying a comedy show with her brother, Maddox Jolie-Pitt in Inglewood, California.
As for Pitt, he spent the day spending some quality time with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon.
No longer a family man who lives with his children, Pitt is free to explore other avenues.
It’s not something that has ever been discussed … until lately.
If Zahara Jolie-Pitt didn’t know that already, she’s certainly finding out now.
They were Hollywood’s “it” couple once, but those days are long gone.
Back when Pitt was still married to Angelina Jolie, they seemed to have the perfect family setup.
The actor was often snapped having a good time with Zahara, and even took her to birthday parties.
Pax, pictured above as a youngster alongside his sister, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, didn’t hold back.
Interestingly, none of Pitt’s other kids came to his defense.
However, she has remained tellingly quiet on the subject.
Sometimes, silence speaks a thousand words.
Just like his daughter, Pitt has kept his lips sealed.
That all changed when he split from Jolie under less-than-amicable circumstances.
Suddenly, Pitt wasn’t spotted with his kids at all.
He hasn’t been photographed with Zahara Jolie-Pitt for years now.
Comparatively, Jolie has been snapped with Zahara and the couple’s other children, on multiple occasions.
Perhaps there are more complex factors at play, but in Hollywood, appearance is everything.
Brad Pitt is reportedly mending his relationship with Zahara
Divorce can have a huge impact on children.
It’s not just famous kids who struggle with navigating those tricky waters.
“He lost a lot of precious time with them during the custody battle,” said the source.
“He’s determined not to miss any more.”
It may take more than a lick of paint to fix this fence.
