Philanthropist, actor, dancer and … maybe model?
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt seems to be able to do it all.
Will she follow in her parents footsteps?
Or go her own way?
Keep watching to find out more.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt was born on May 27, 2006, in Namibia, Africa.
As the New York Post confirmed at the time, African officials offered to grant Angelina
Jolie and Brad Pitt's first biological child Namibian citizenship and a Namibian passport.
They accepted, and Shiloh remains a Namibian citizen to this day, even though her status
was briefly threatened in 2016 by the Namibian Citizenship Amendment Bill, which was eventually
rejected.
The Namibian governor was enthused with Shiloh’s birth, saying,
"This is delightful news and it is an honor for our country, Namibia.
[…] The birth of a baby is something very special in our African tradition."
As for her unique name, it has Hebrew origins.
According to Easton's Bible Dictionary, Shiloh is generally understood, among other things,
as relating to the Messiah, or “the peaceful one.”
Interestingly, when Jolie encouraged all of her kids to learn a different language, Shiloh
didn't choose Hebrew or an indigenous language from Namibia.
Rather, as Jolie told BBC Radio 4's "Woman's Hour" in 2016, she picked a Cambodian language.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt set a number of records before she could even talk or walk.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, she became one of the highest-paid baby covers of all
time when People offered to pay Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt a cool $4.1 million to run her
debut baby photos.
People received six snaps in return, and Shiloh, along with her parents, graced the June 2006
cover, selling 2.2 million copies.
Indeed, when Today ranked the 10 highest-earning baby photos of all time in 2008, Shiloh was
in the third spot.
She was outdone by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's twins, Max and Emme, who earned
a reported $6 million from People.
However, Shiloh's photos also brought in an extra $3.5 million from Hello!
for the British rights to her pics, which, when added to the $4.1 million from People,
would put her ahead of J-Lo's kids.
As for the top spot, that went to Shiloh's own siblings, Knox and Vivienne, who earned
between $11 and $20 million.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt may not be following in her parents' footsteps with just two movie
credits to her name, but she did make her big-screen debut before she was even a year
old.
That's when she appeared opposite her dad in an uncredited role in 2008's "The Curious
Case of Benjamin Button."
According to an on-set rumor initially reported by the National Enquirer, a 10-month-old Shiloh
made her surprise cameo after the twin girls who had been hired to play the character of
Caroline as a baby simply refused to cooperate.
That's when Brad Pitt reportedly swapped in his daughter, who happened to be visiting
the set that day.
A source told the outlet,
"She's a natural [and] did her scenes perfectly and was giggling and happy throughout her
big day."
Shiloh followed up that role with another brief appearance in 2016's "Kung Fu Panda
3," this time after visiting her mom on the job.
She was tapped as the voice of Shuai Shuai along with siblings Pax, Zahara, and Knox,
who all made animal sounds for a handful of other pandas in the animated flick.
"I'm Ku Ku."
"I'm Meng Meng."
"I'm Shuai Shuai."
Speaking of the experience, Jolie told ET,
"They were kind of shy.
They don't really want to be actors, but I didn't want them to miss the opportunity.
They came in, and they had a lot of fun with it."
In November 2008, when Shiloh Jolie-Pitt was just 2 years old, dad Brad Pitt stopped by
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" and opened up about what it's really like to parent six children.
“It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever taken on.”
During his appearance, he revealed some of his kids' quirks, including Shiloh's, which
was that she'd never agree to leave the house without, quote, "her silky."
He also added that she only wants to be called John or Peter, saying,
"It's a Peter Pan thing."
Pitt explained that the whole family has to call her John and revealed that when they
accidentally called her Shiloh, she'd correct them by clarifying, quote, "John.
I'm John."
He continued,
"It's just that kind of stuff that's cute to parents, and it's probably really obnoxious
to other people."
Jump to 2010 and Angelina Jolie gave more insight into then-4-year-old Shiloh's personality.
Speaking with Vanity Fair, she enthused that she loves being around, quote, "little fun
crazy people" and told the publication that each of her kids is perfectly unique.
Speaking of Shiloh specifically, she said,
"[Shiloh is] hysterically funny, one of the goofiest, most playful people you'll ever
meet."
Jolie revealed that she was most similar to Shiloh, gushing,
"Goofy and verbal, the early signs of a performer.
[...] I used to get dressed up in costumes and jump around."
While doing press for "The One and Only Ivan" in August 2020, Angelina Jolie revealed to
ET that it was Shiloh who inspired her to turn Katherine Applegate's children's book
into a film.
It was actually thanks to Shiloh that she discovered the story in the first place.
Jolie explained,
"[Shiloh] had read a book that she loved and she wanted me to read it.
[...] I read it on my own and then we looked at some of it together and we talked about
why she loved it."
That's when she decided to turn it into a movie and stay as true to the book as possible.
The book and movie is inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla who learned to
express himself by painting with watercolors.
"The One and Only Ivan" follows what happens when, after 27 years of living inside a shopping
mall, Ivan meets a wild baby elephant named Ruby.
As the book's official summary explains,
"[Ivan is] forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes."
It's a theme Jolie found to be extremely timely, given the pandemic.
She told ET,
"A lot of people are feeling confined, trying to hold onto their friends and trying to better
themselves, trying to understand the world around them."
Acting may not be in the cards for Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, but she could still be eyeing
a career in the spotlight — as a model.
It's been rumored that Shiloh was approached with modeling opportunities on several occasions.
One insider told Life & Style in November 2021 that she has a couple offers from the
industry which, quote, "she's mulling over."
The source claimed that while Angelina Jolie isn't pushing her one way or the other, but
she is being supportive and is willing to guide her as best she can.
The source added that they're well aware that there's interest from the fashion world.
That being said, the actor is reportedly being cautious when it comes to her daughter's future
because while she's confident, she wouldn't let her navigate fame on her own.
As another source told In Touch,
"As the daughter of Jon Voight, [Jolie] knows better than most the pitfalls of being a child
of a celebrity, [so she's] all about protecting her kids."
Rumors of a possible modeling career first began circulating in April 2021 when a source
told Star, "[Shiloh] is aware she has a lot of options
both in Hollywood and in the world at large [...] modeling is what appeals to her most
[because] she loves the idea of becoming an edgy teen model."
The outlet also reported that she could earn as much as $20 million thanks to her parents'
A-list status.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt's go-to fashion staples have changed a lot during the years.
A decade ago, she donned a short haircut and lots of suits whenever she made a red carpet
appearance.
As Angelina Jolie told Vanity Fair in 2010, Shiloh wanted to be like a boy and was partial
to boy clothes.
She shared,
"It's a suit with a tie and a jacket and slacks, or a tracksuit."
Jolie said that they had to cut her hair for the same reason, adding,
"She thinks she's one of her brothers."
That same year, Jolie told Stylist that she has little control over Shiloh's style.
She explained,
"I have a very strong-willed four-year-old girl who tells me what she wants to wear and
I let her be who she is.
[...] [Kids] should wear what they want and express themselves, so we give them different
options."
“It is a fact, a plain and simple fact, that what is true and right is true and right
for all.”
As she grew up, there was a shift in Shiloh's style.
In October 2021, she took everyone by surprise when she wore her mom's vintage Dior dress
to the "Eternals" premiere in London.
Then, she continued to display her fresh and very different look when she arrived at the
Rome premiere in October wearing a chic black dress.
It seems Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie couldn't be closer.
In addition to taking after her mom in the philanthropy and style departments, Shiloh
and her siblings have a supportive relationship with their superstar mother, who always encourages
them to be themselves.
As Jolie told Reuters in 2010,
"I would never be the kind of parent to force somebody to be something they are not.
I think that is just bad parenting."
She also proclaimed that all children should be allowed to express themselves in whatever
way they wish without anybody judging them.
What's more, that support also runs in the opposite direction, as Shiloh and her sisters
proved in August 2021 when they showed up for their mom in her time of need.
According to Hollywood Life, the actor spent nearly six hours in a Burbank, California,
hospital for undisclosed reasons, and, halfway through, her daughters arrived.
Shiloh was photographed giving her mom a huge hug.
South China Morning Post noted,
"[Shiloh appeared] fiercely loyal towards her film star mother."
In 2021, Jolie was criticized for wanting her kids to testify against their dad in her
ongoing custody battle with Brad Pitt, but as she told The Guardian, all she wants is
the best for them.
"I just want my family to heal.
And I want everyone to move forward – all of us, including their dad.
I want us to heal and be peaceful.
We’ll always be a family."
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt doesn't only have plenty of support from her mom.
A source shared with In Touch in November 2021 that dad Brad Pitt is also happy that
she's coming out of her shell and embracing her talents.
What's more, it seems the two are very alike.
According to one insider that spoke with In Touch,
"They not only look alike, but they have the same big heart.
[...[ They’re very compassionate and loving.
They’re both very open, they enjoy meeting new people.
Shiloh seems to have somehow picked up Brad’s midwestern demeanor."
The source added that Pitt is also very touched that Shiloh wants more of a relationship with
him.
It's not the first time Shiloh's bond with her dad has been highlighted during Pitt and
Jolie's unending custody battle.
One source told OK! in December 2021 that she's desperate to see her father, but due
to legal arrangements, all she gets is a quick trip to his house here and there.
According to Elle, back in 2018, Jolie was granted sole custody, while Pitt received
the right to, quote, “therapeutic visits.”
He was briefly granted joint custody by a Los Angeles superior court judge in 2021,
but that judge was later disqualified, and the California Supreme Court denied Pitt's
petition to review the case.
They instead reverted back to the original 2018 ruling.
Even so, the source told OK! that Shiloh isn't willing to turn her back on her dad.
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