Overview
- Zahara Jolie, who graduated Sunday with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, was introduced on stage as “Zahara Marley Jolie” in videos from Spelman College’s commencement.
- Her name appeared as “Jolie-Pitt” in the printed program, but the announcer used only “Jolie” when she received her diploma in a moment widely shared on social media.
- Angelina Jolie attended the Atlanta ceremony with at least sons Pax and Knox, according to photos, while TMZ reported Brad Pitt did not contact the family about tickets or attend.
- Zahara has used only “Jolie” at public events before, including her 2023 induction into Alpha Kappa Alpha and an April 26 speech at a mother–daughter charity luncheon.
- The choice aligns with recent moves by siblings to forgo “Pitt” publicly, including Shiloh’s 2024 legal name change and Vivienne’s Playbill credit, as Zahara also capped a leadership-filled HBCU experience that included serving as vice president of her sorority chapter.