Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt’s Daughter Zahara Graduates From College

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Zahara Jolie got her diploma.

Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 17th with a degree in psychology.

Zahara received her diploma on stage, and was introduced as Zahara Marley Jolie. This suggests she has removed her father’s last name, based on videos posted online.

Before Zahara’s special celebration, she was joined by Angelina and her other children – Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, and 17-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne – for a mother-daughter brunch. During the brunch, Zahara shared how strong her relationship is with her mother.

“It was difficult to express how I feel,” she shared during a speech at the Pearls of Purpose Foundation Scholarship Mother Daughter Luncheon on April 26, as seen in a social media video. “It wasn’t because I don’t appreciate my mom, but because we have a very special and close connection that’s hard to describe.”

The college student, referencing her adoption in 2005 – when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt adopted her during a trip to Ethiopia – described the love she shares with her mother as something they ‘found’ together.

Zahara shared that she was adopted as a baby and gained incredibly loving siblings. She also described her mother as someone who instilled in them the importance of kindness, helping others, and continuous personal growth.

The college student said they were thankful to have someone who showed them how to be a good person.

Zahara also related to the challenges of growing up with famous parents and constantly being in the public eye.

It’s hard to have private moments when you live such a public life, with so much attention from others,” she said. “But my mom has always been interested in everything I’m learning, both at Spelman College and beyond.

Zahara also emphasized her Angelina’s impact on her values and sense of self. 

She described the actress, known for her role in Salt, as an incredibly selfless, loving, and understanding mother. Reflecting on a quote she once read – ‘I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me’ – she expressed her gratitude, saying, ‘Thank you, Mom.’

Keep reading for more celebrity kids who graduated this year…

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s youngest child graduated from New York University in May. The former couple came together to celebrate their son’s achievement.

Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson’s son recently graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. The ceremony was well-attended by celebrities, including Hudson and Robinson, as well as Hudson’s fiancé, Danny Fujikawa, and Robinson’s wife, Camille Johnson. Hudson is known for her role in ‘Running Point,’ and Robinson is the frontman for the Black Crowes.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s daughter recently graduated from Vanderbilt University. Paltrow shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, “SO proud!!”

Christy Turlington and Edward Burns’ daughter recently graduated from New York University on May 14th. She’s quite the accomplished student!

Becoming a mother feels incredibly special,” the supermodel shared on Instagram. “I’m already seeing so many of my hopes and dreams for my baby come true, and it’s happening faster than I expected.

As someone who’s spent years observing what truly makes a difference, I’ve always believed in the incredible power of educating girls – it really does have a ripple effect, benefiting entire communities. Seeing my own daughter, and all the amazing young women around her, stepping up to make positive changes in the world? It’s inspiring. They’re not just the future, they’re actively building it right now, and I have complete faith they’re up to the task.

Rapper 2 Chainz shared exciting news on May 9th: his daughter, Heaven, who he shares with his wife Kesha Ward, graduated high school with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She will be attending Howard University this fall.

Jamie Lynn Spears was understandably emotional when her oldest daughter graduated high school with honors in May 2026, especially considering she became a mother herself at just 17.

What a fantastic achievement! The youngest son of T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris recently graduated from Woodward Academy in Georgia with honors.

On May 9th, Tiny posted on Instagram, celebrating and praising her son. She expressed deep love and pride in him, acknowledging his kindness and inner beauty, and wished him all the best for a successful future. She shared that he makes the whole family incredibly proud.

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2026-05-18 20:19