Angelina Jolie and her daughter Zahara Jolie were the guests of honor at a special “mother-daughter lunch” in Atlanta, where the two took to the stage to reflect on their relationship and shared values.The event, organized by the Pearls of Purpose Foundation in collaboration with the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, focused on promoting the importance of mother-daughter relationships and supporting young women.Angelina Jolie celebrates mother-daughter relationshipsThe video of Jolie addressing the audience has gone viral online. In her speech, she expressed her gratitude to the organizers: “Thank you for supporting brilliant young minds and organizing this mother-daughter lunch and taking the time to celebrate this very special bond and one of the most beautiful relationships in life. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing us to share this moment together...”Zahara Jolie has explained that she has no intention of joining HollywoodZahara also gave a candid speech, offering insight into her academic career and the influence her Oscar-winning mother has had on her life. She explained that she is minoring in psychology and education studies, “with the intention 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: “Today when I was asked to talk about the value of mother-daughter relationships, I found it difficult to find the words. Not a challenge, because I don’t value it, but because my mother and I have a unique relationship, almost a family relationship, and it can be difficult to put into words.”Opening up about her adoption, Jolie added: “Our love for each other was discovered. I was adopted at six months old and given some of the most special and loving people as my siblings, with a mother who raised us with the value of helping others, being kind and always striving to grow as people.”“These values seem simple, but in a world where kindness is neglected and helping others is difficult, I am grateful to have been a role model to show what it is like to be a decent human being,” he added.Zahara Jolie praises mother Angelina JolieHe also praised Jolie’s influence on his life, describing her as “the most passionate, loving and understanding woman I call my mother.”Acknowledging the challenges of growing up in public, she noted that maintaining intimate family moments can be difficult. However, she said, “This has never stopped my mom from being curious about everything I’ve learned, in and out of my classes, and asking a lot of questions about sorority life and my experiences.”She also credited her mother’s global humanitarian work and dedication to empowering women as a major influence on her ambitions.She ended her speech with a quote: “I am a strong woman because I was raised by a strong woman.” Extending a thank-you note, she added, “Thanks, Mom.”Zahara was one of the first of Angelina Jolie and ex-husband Brad Pitt’s children to formally change their name. Pitt dropped her last name and enrolled in college as Zahara Marley Jolie.
