Zahara, the eldest daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, graduated from Spelman College, Atlanta, United States. However, public attention is not only focused on her degree. The name read when she stepped onto the graduation stage also caught the attention.

People reported Tuesday, May 19, that Zahara, 21, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in Spelman College's 139th commencement on May 17.

In the event book, her name is still listed as Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt. However, when receiving the diploma, her name was read as "Zahara Marley Jolie". Pitt's last name was not mentioned.

According to People, this is not the first time Zahara has used the Jolie name. In November 2023, she also introduced herself as "Zahara Marley Jolie" when she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, a historic sorority in the United States.

Zahara Jolie at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival and at her Spelman College graduation in 2026. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Spelman College/YouTube - via People

Jolie's name was also used by Zahara when she was a special guest at the Pearls of Purpose Foundation event in April. In the mother and child-themed event, Zahara spoke about her close relationship with Angelina Jolie.

"Our love for each other is a love that is found," Zahara said in an Instagram video, as quoted by People.

He said he was adopted when he was six months old and raised with loving siblings. Zahara also said her mother taught her the value of helping others, being kind, and continuing to grow as a human being.

Zahara said the value sounded simple. However, he was grateful to have an example that showed the meaning of being a good human being.

Zahara described Jolie as selfless, loving, and understanding.

Angelina Jolie also praised Zahara in the Time 100 Talk in July 2020. Jolie said she learned a lot from her daughter. She called Zahara an extraordinary African woman who has her own relationship with her country and her people.

In addition to Zahara, Jolie and Pitt have five other children, namely Maddox, Pax, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.


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