Angelina Jolie's daughter Zahara has officially graduated from Spelman College, and the celebration brought a significant revelation to light. The 21-year-old, who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on May 17, has chosen to drop her father Brad Pitt's last name from hers entirely. While her name was listed as 'Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt' in the commencement program available on the college's website, she dropped the 'Pitt' when she walked the stage in Atlanta, being introduced as Zahara Marley Jolie.
Zahara Joins Siblings in Removing Father's Surname
This decision aligns with her siblings Shiloh, Maddox, and Vivienne, who have also completely stopped using their father's surname in any public activities. Earlier reports indicated that in 2023, when Zahara joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at her college, she introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie.
Mother's Day Speech and Praise for Angelina Jolie
Zahara recently attended a Mother's Day event hosted by the Pearls of Purpose Foundation, titled 'Dearest Mother & Daughter: A Most Delightful Brunch Experience.' During her speech, she praised her mother, stating, 'These values may sound simple, but in a world where kindness is overlooked and helping others comes at a cost, I am grateful to have had a role model to show me what it looks like to be a decent human being.'
Brad Pitt Absent from Graduation
Brad Pitt made headlines after TMZ confirmed that he did not attend Zahara's graduation ceremony at Spelman College. Instead, Angelina Jolie proudly attended alongside Zahara's siblings, Maddox, Pax, and Knox.
This story continues to highlight the evolving dynamics within the Jolie-Pitt family, as the children increasingly assert their individual identities.
