Angelina Jolie and her estranged husband, actor Brad Pitt share a beautiful brood coming from all walks of life. Of the couple's six children, melanin beauty, Zahara is the oldest daughter and Jolie’s second adopted child. As such, she shares an unbreakable bond with her famous mother, and it is not uncommon to find the two together in public—either appearing at movie premieres or going on shopping trips.

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Now 16, it is safe to say Zahara is growing up really fast. Nonetheless, the teenager remains as close as ever to her mom. What’s their relationship like? Read on to get a glimpse of their incredible bond and much more!

10 Angelina Jolie Adopted Her As An Infant

Zahara was born in Awasa, Ethiopia, in January 2005 and was adopted by the famous actress at only six months old. The now 16-year-old was then later adopted by Brad Pitt, Jolie's partner at the time. Since her adoption and welcome into the actress's life, fans have watched Zahara's life through the lens of the media as Jolie and Brad try to keep their personal life rather private.

9 They Wear The Same Perfume

Not many mothers bond with their kids over their shared love for the same scents, but this is exactly the case for Angelina Jolie and Zahara. In February 2021, the actress revealed that she and the 16-year-old love Guerlain. Even more, they prefer using the same perfume and scented products from the luxury brand. For Jolie, not only is this significant to her relationship with her own mom, but the actress also loves that she and Zahara will always bond over their shared love for similar perfumes and remember each other by a smell.

8 Jolie Thinks Of Her Daughter As A Strong Woman

To celebrate International Women's Day last year, Jolie wrote an article where she detailed and praised the strength her daughters exude. The actress revealed that she had spent the previous months supporting Zahara through multiple surgeries. Though Jolie did not reveal what the medical procedures were for, she noted that her daughter understood that having medical challenges is a part of life. Even more, the actress said that Zahara had also embraced that fighting for survival and healing is something to be proud of. A strong woman indeed!

7 Jolie Thinks Zahara Is Extraordinary

In addition to admiring her strength, Jolie also thinks Zahara is an "extraordinary African woman." She made this declaration last year during a chat with Ugandan activist Vanessa Nakate. The Maleficent star explained that she is often in awe of her daughter’s connection to her African roots. Jolie also claims to have learned a lot from Zahara over the years.

6 Zahara Inspires Her Mother's Humanitarian Works

Apart from her successful career in Hollywood, Jolie is best known for her never-ending humanitarian works—some of which are inspired by her kids. In 2009, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation launched a program eponymously named after their oldest daughter. The program was targeted at treating drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia, Zahara's home country. Additionally, the actress has a tuberculosis-focused health center in their daughter's name just on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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5  They Make Public Appearances Together.

As the daughter of two of Hollywood's top actors, Zahara is no stranger to being in the spotlight. Over on the red carpet. Over the years, she has consistently stepped out to support her mom at movie premieres. In 2019, Zahara and her siblings joined Jolie in Rome for the premiere of her film Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The teenager has also been seen on multiple shopping trips with her famous family.

4 Jolie Encourages Her To Stay Connected To Her African Roots

Zahara's connection to her home country has been made seamless by Jolie's encouragement and unending support of her daughter's African roots. In 2019, the actress went on a trip to Ethiopia with four of her children— Zahara, her second oldest daughter Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox. On the trip, the famous family met with the country’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde, and went around seeing the many beautiful places in Ethiopia.

3 Jolie Loves Zahara's Laughter

When asked what makes her truly happy during a 2017 interview with Hello Magazine, Jolie said the sound of her Zahara's laughter. She described the teenager as one of those people who laugh with their whole body. Jolie said, "The sound of Zahara's laugh. She is one of those people who laughs with her whole body. Completely open and full of joy."

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2 Zahara Helps Jolie Stay Organized

During a live chat with E! last year, Jolie credited Zahara for helping her keep the house in order. The actress admitted she was used to having important meetings with the chaos of her kids and pets running around. But to give her family a sense of structure, Jolie employs the help of her oldest daughter, whom she admits is better than her at organizing things.

1 She is Walking In Her Mother's Footsteps

Growing up with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as your parents sure has its perks. At only 16, Zahara already has some acting credits to her name. She did an uncredited appearance in her mom's film Maleficent. Additionally, Zahara was a voice over actress for Meng Meng, the panda triplet in Kung Fu Panda. In her 2017 interview with Hello Magazine, Jolie also revealed that some of her kids might be interested in humanitarian works so who knows? Zahara might just be a future human rights activist like her mama!

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