For Angelina Jolie, loving her kids is eternal.
The actress showed her sweet support for daughter Zahara by attending a mother-daughter brunch in Montgomery, Ala., on March 1. The 20-year-old even stepped into the spotlight to give a speech at the Women in Training, Inc. nonprofit event.
As seen in photos, Zahara—who attends Spelman College—went up to the podium to share some words of wisdom as Angelina looked on from the crowd.
The pair, dressed in all-white, also posed with other guests at the nonprofit gathering, hosted by 17-year-old founders Breanna and Brooke Bennett with the goal of ending period poverty.
And the support for Zahara goes both ways, as Angelina has proven her kids are her favorite plus-ones during glamorous nights out, with Zahara joining her at the Golden Globes in January. (Angelina was a nominee for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama at the awards show.)
In recent years, the Maria star—mom to Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, Shiloh, 18, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne with ex Brad Pitt—has stepped back in front of the camera after spending some time away from acting. And this time, as she navigates the award season landscape, the Oscar winner had her children along for the ride.
“Now I’m here with my daughter, so I’m here as a mom,” Angelina gushed to Live from E!: Golden Globes in January. “That’s different.”
As for Angelina’s return to the screen, it came down to seeing her six kids settle into their teen years and young adulthood.
“They’re a bit older, getting more independent. I’m less needed and so able to go away for different periods of time,” she told The Hollywood Reporter this past summer, explaining why she felt ready to immerse herself in acting again. “And they’re old enough to join me at work. It’s a new season in our lives. I’m very excited for them to be coming into their own more and more every day.”
But don’t expect for them to be following in her footsteps in front of the camera.
“None of my children want to be in front of the camera at this time,” Angelina explained on Good Morning America in November. “They’re quite private.”
“They weren’t born with privacy, right?” she continued. “I hope they can have that as they grow.”
Keep reading to see more family moments.
Eternally Adorable
The actress brings Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox to the U.K. premiere of Eternals in 2021.
All Grown Up!
Jolie brought kids Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox to the Los Angeles premiere of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. How cute is this photo?
Reunited
In early October 2019, Angelina reunited with son Maddox at the Maleficent premiere in Japan, two months after she dropped him off at college. Zahara also joined the duo at the movie event, where the trio posed for photos on the red carpet.
Sharing a Laugh
LOL! The trio had a sweet moment together on the red carpet in Rome.
Family Time
The actress brings Shiloh and Zahara to the 2018 Annie Awards, where the movie she co-produced, The Breadwinner, wins Best Animated Feature-Independent.
Premiere Ready
The actress brings Shiloh and Zahara to the premiere of the animated movie The Breadwinner.
Festival Family
Jolie and Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne appear at the premiere of First They Killed My Father at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
Mom and the Boys
Jolie and sons Maddox and Pax appear at the premiere of First They Killed My Father at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
Toronto Premiere No. 2
The actress brings Zahara, Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox to the premiere of The Breadwinner at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
New York Night Out
Jolie appears with the kids at the premiere of First They Killed My Father in New York City.
Mom’s Little Movie Stars
The January 2016 premiere of Kung Fu Panda 3 turned out to be a a real family affair!
Humanitarian in Training
Angelina, a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, brought Shiloh along to this June 2015 meeting in Turkey.
Life in the Fast Lane
Brad and Knox attended the the MotoGP British Grand Prix race at Silverstone ahead of the release of the 2015 documentary Hitting The Apex.
Can You Hear Me Now?
Brad made sure his mini-me’s ears were protected from the loud engines!
Black Tie Affair
Pax, Shiloh and Maddox all dressed up for the 2014 premiere of Unbroken, which was directed by their mom.
Kids’ Choice Awards
Zahara and Shiloh were Angelina’s very special dates to the 2015 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
Top Mom
The kids were beyond excited when Angelina won the award for Best Villain for her role in Maleficent.
On His Own
Brad and Angelina’s oldest son posed for a few photos solo at the 2014 premiere if Maleficent.
Oldest Sibling Perk
Maddox got to join his parents at the 2013 Governors Awards, where mom Angelina was honored for her dedication to humanitarian causes around the world with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
World War Z
Maddox and Pax joined their parents at the 2013 premiere of Brad’s zombie flick.
