It's a proud day for the Jolie family! Zahara Jolie is officially a college graduate!
The 21-year-old was part of the graduating class of 2026 of Spelman College, walking up to receive her degree on Sunday, May 17. While it's unclear who in her family was there to support her, reports suggest Angelina Jolie was definitely in the audience cheering her daughter on.
© Getty ImagesPer a video from the commencement ceremony, the crowd erupted into cheers when she was called on stage to receive her diploma, going by "Zahara Marley Jolie," effectively confirming what was widely known at this point that she had dropped her father Brad Pitt's last name.
Zahara isn't the only sibling to do so, with sons Maddox and Pax doing so in their own professional endeavors on-and-off as well, as did youngest daughter Vivienne in the Playbill for her Broadway production venture with her mom.
19-year-old Shiloh Jolie even legally filed to drop her father's last name from her own, and goes by "Shi" in the professional dance world.
While Zahara's older brother Pax reportedly did not pursue higher education, instead focusing on his career in the film industry, Maddox did graduate from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
Just last month, the new graduate spoke at a mother-daughter brunch for the Pearl of Purpose Foundation in Atlanta, which Angelina, 50, attended as well. Zahara spoke openly and confidently about her close relationship with her mom and how they create their own unique bond in the spotlight.
© Getty ImagesWhile she initially described the relationship as "challenging," she clarified: "Not challenging because I don't value it, but because my mom and I have a unique, almost kindred, relationship that can be hard to put into words."
Discussing the bond she shares with the rest of her family, she continued: "Our love for each other is a found one. I was adopted at 6 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."
© Getty Images"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."
Zahara also spoke of finding and appreciating the moments of quiet while living in the public eye as the daughter of two of the most famous Hollywood stars in the world. "With the addition of the public life that we live, it can be hard to find those special and intimate moments without being overwhelmed with the many eyes that are on us," she noted.
© Getty Images"This has never stopped my mom from being curious about all that I'm learning in and outside of my classrooms at Spelman and having many understandable questions about sorority life and my experiences. My family embraces the newness and strives to understand these meaningful organizations in my life as I share my experiences."
