From ‘John’ to fashion icon: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt stuns in mom’s red carpet dresses

Born into global fame as the first biological child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has lived her entire life in the public eye. Yet, she has carved out her own unique identity while navigating the challenges of having two of Hollywood’s biggest stars as parents.

On May 27, 2006, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt was born in Swakopmund, Namibia. Her parents, already under intense media scrutiny, opted for a private birth far from Hollywood. Shiloh’s arrival became a global sensation, with her first photographs sold for a record-breaking sum, donated entirely to UNICEF.

Even as a baby, Shiloh was the subject of immense public interest. Magazines likened her arrival to a world event, with New York Magazine quipping, “Not since Jesus has a baby been so eagerly anticipated.”

Shiloh’s early years were marked by her parents’ efforts to maintain privacy for their children. But by 2008, her preference for being called “John” had become a topic of conversation. Brad Pitt revealed on The Oprah Winfrey Show that Shiloh had taken a liking to the name and insisted on being called either “John” or “Peter.”

“She only wants to be called John. John or Peter. So it’s a Peter Pan thing,” Pitt shared. Both Angelina and Brad supported their child’s choice, ensuring Shiloh felt comfortable expressing herself.

“She wants to be a boy,” Angelina told Vanity Fair. “So we had to cut her hair. She likes to wear boys’ everything. She thinks she’s one of the brothers.”

Despite Brad and Angelina’s high-profile divorce in 2019, they have worked to co-parent their six children, including Shiloh and her siblings—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and twins Knox and Vivienne. According to sources, Shiloh has maintained close relationships with both parents.

“Brad’s kids are the most important thing to him,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. “Brad is so proud of Shiloh and who she has become. He loves that she always stays true to herself and is so good to her brothers and sisters”

A budding fashion icon

In recent years, Shiloh has made headlines for her evolving style. At the U.K. premiere of Eternals in 2021, she turned heads wearing a Dior dress previously worn by her mother. This wasn’t the first time Shiloh borrowed from Angelina’s wardrobe, showing her penchant for blending personal expression with her mother’s timeless elegance.

In 2020, Angelina revealed that Shiloh had undergone hip surgery, a detail shared in an essay for Time magazine. Without delving into specifics, Angelina used the moment to highlight the importance of valuing girls and supporting their growth.

“My wish on this day is that we value girls. Care for them. And know that the stronger they grow, the healthier they will be,” she wrote.

Shiloh at 18: Finding her path

Now 18, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has grown into a young adult who continues to inspire with her confidence and authenticity. While much of her life remains private, her journey serves as a reminder of the importance of self-expression and unconditional support from family.

Brad and Angelina’s approach to raising Shiloh—allowing her the freedom to explore her identity—has offered a refreshing perspective in an industry often criticized for its rigid standards.

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