Angelina Jolie and her daughter Zahara Jolie were honored guests at a “mother and daughter special luncheon” held in Atlanta, where both took the stage to reflect on their relationship and shared values.The event, hosted by the Pearls of Purpose Foundation in collaboration with the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, focused on celebrating the significance of mother-daughter relationships and supporting young women.Angelina Jolie celebrates mother-daughter relationshipsA video of Jolie addressing the audience has gone viral online. In her speech, she expressed gratitude to the organizers, saying, “Thank you for supporting brilliant young minds and for hosting this mother-daughter luncheon and for taking the time to celebrate this very special bond and one of life’s most beautiful relationships. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing us this moment to share together...”Zahara Jolie reveals no plans to join HollywoodZahara also delivered a heartfelt speech, offering insight into her academic journey and the influence her Oscar-winning mom has had on her life. She revealed that she is majoring in psychology and minoring in educational studies, “with aspirations of working in youth development and mentoring young girls.”Zahara Jolie reflects on being adopted by Angelina JolieReflecting on the relationship she shares with her mother, Zahara said, “When I was asked today to speak on the value of mother-daughter relationships, it felt challenging to find the words. Not challenging, because I don’t value it, but because my mom and I have a unique, almost kindred relationship that could be hard to put into words.”Opening up about being adopted by Jolie, she added, “Our love for each other was a found one. I was adopted at six months old, and given some of the most special and loving people as my siblings, with a mom who raised us on the value of helping others, being kind and always striving for growth as people.”“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,” she added.Zahara Jolie praises mom Angelina JolieShe also praised Jolie’s influence on her life, describing her as “the most selfless, loving and understanding woman who I get to call my mom.”Acknowledging the challenges of growing up in the public eye, she noted that it can be difficult to maintain intimate family moments. However, she said, “This has never stopped my mom from being curious about all that I’ve learned, in and outside of my classes, and having many questions about sorority life and my experiences.”She further credited her mother’s global humanitarian work and dedication to empowering women as a major influence on her own aspirations.Concluding her speech with a quote that read, “I’m a strong woman because a strong woman raised me.” Extending a note of gratitude, she added, “Thank you, Mom.”Zahara, was among the first of Angelina Jolie and ex-husband Brad Pitt’s kids to formally change their name. She dropped Pitt from her surname and simply enrolled in college as Zahara Marley Jolie.
