18 Wholesome Moments Between Angelina Jolie And Her Daughter Zahara That Shows Us Love Has No Boundaries

The Jolie-Pitt family is a fun and crowded one, with six children that Angelina must look after: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and the twin Vivienne and Knox. The children are often seen with their mother in public, either simply taking a stroll down a road or attending prestigious events in stunning attire. To the eldest daughter, Zahara, Jolie is more than just a mother figure, she’s also a close friend, and a great mentor that helps her a lot in dealing with school life and teenage crisis. 

Adopted from Ethiopia in 2005, Zahara has been an integral part of Angelina's life and their relationship is one filled with love and admiration. Angelina has always been vocal about her deep connection with her daughter, and has often mentioned how the Spelman College student has changed her life for the better. They have shared countless precious moments together ever since Zahara was just a toddler, from red-carpet appearances to humanitarian trips. Why don’t we take a look at these 15 touching and wholesome pictures between Angelina Jolie and Zahara throughout the years, to see what a mother-daughter relationship of a Hollywood superstar should look like.

#1. Zahara was born in Hawassa, Ethiopia, and was adopted by Jolie when the former was only seven months old.

#2. The actress was visiting the orphanage with her eldest son, Maddox, at the time. Maddox noticed the young girl back then and told his mother that she “needed care”.

#3. The actress tried to keep Zahara and the other children away from the paparazzi’s gazes.

#4. Jolie also tries her best to give Zahara the best treatment and education possible.

#5. Zahara, along with Jolie and her siblings, Pax and Shiloh.

#6. Jolie, Zahara, and Shiloh all smiling together during Nickelodeon’s 28th Annual Kid’s Choice Awards in 2015.

#7. The three burst into joy when they won an award.

#8. Zahara, now a bit older, joined her mother in public events.

#9. Her laughter is as contagious as ever, though.

#10. Zahara enjoys the spotlight with her siblings.

#11. Though has grown up, Zahara still remains in a close relationship with her mom.

#12. There has been news about Zahara’s biological mother wanting to contact her daughter.

#13. Angelina Jolie dotes on Zahara a lot, and sometimes praised her publicly.

#14. “She is my family, but she is an extraordinary African woman, and her connection to her country, her continent, is very—it’s her own and it’s something I only stand back in awe of,” said the actress.

#15. The two didn’t get to meet much lately since Zahara is currently attending Spelman College.

#16. They reunited earlier this year's January and was seen strolling the New York streets together.

#17. Zahara looks more mature now, while the actress still retains her ageless beauty.

#18. They remain one of Hollywood’s most wholesome mother-daughter relationships.