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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Named Most Influential Infant by Forbes.com (with Zahara & Pax close behind!)

LuciLu — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:38:31 -0800

Hollywood's Most Influential Infants

What comes to mind when you hear the name Shiloh? Chances are it's not the Civil War battleground or the hard-luck dog.

Most likely, it's the oft-photographed child of A-list couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, better known by their tabloid moniker "Brangelina." That wide-spread awareness has earned the A-list kiddie a spot at the top of Forbes' first-ever look at which Hollywood babies have the most effect on pop culture.

To determine which tykes were tops, we looked at both Web presence and press clippings for more than 50 A-list offspring (5 years old and younger) over the course of a year. Then, with a whittled-down list, we reached out to Encino, Calif.-based polling firm E-Poll Market Research for both awareness data for the kids and consumer-appeal rankings for their celebrity parents.

Shiloh's first-place showing comes from strong rankings across the board. Thanks to high-profile parents with an even more high-profile history, her arrival was long-awaited and--no surprise--much covered. In fact, the adorable 1-year-old, the only biological child of the globe-trotting set, popped up in more than 2,000 articles over the course of the year.

The rest of the Jolie-Pitt brood isn't far behind. Two-year-old Zahara ranks third, behind Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' 1-year-old daughter Suri. And 4-year-old Pax, who's remained in the public eye since his high-profile adoption earlier this year, comes in fifth. (Six-year-old Maddox was too old to qualify for the list.)

Rounding out the top five is Sean Preston Federline, who has tabloid-target mom Britney Spears to thank for a fourth-place ranking. After all, if it weren't for the former pop-tart's questionable parenting skills (think: driving with the pint-size star on her lap), the 2-year-old wouldn't have landed second when it comes to both Web and press presence.

But why the fascination with folks that can barely talk, much less engage in gossip-worthy behavior?

"We can't really identify with the lives celebrities lead and the luxuries they have," explains Danielle Friedland, founder of celebrity-babies.com, a popular Web site entirely devoted to star progeny. "But what we can identify with is their parenting and their love for their children."

As a result of the attention and money their parents earn, celebrity kids instantly become mini-style icons to size up and swoon over, adds Sarah Ivens, editor in chief of OK! magazine: "We're now as fascinated by the fact that Suri has taken off to Paris and Berlin in little Burberry outfits as we are by what Scarlett Johansson is wearing."

Of course, when it comes to tabloid interest, not all star kiddies are created equal. And while it often breaks down by their parent's popularity, sometimes a child can actually boost a mom or dad's appeal.

Ivens offers Suri as example, claiming both her celebrity parents and their relationship were the subject of much scrutiny before the tot entered the picture. But since Suri, who is frequently snapped with her doting parents romping about the world, the couple's relationship has become more believable and romantic. "It's made them more of a proper fairytale," she says.

New York Bureau Chief of photo agency World Entertainment News Network Jill Stempel agrees: "[Suri's] completely resuscitated Tom Cruise's career," she says, "and it's kind of humanized him."

And while it's easiest to point fingers at tabloids for exploiting the coo-worthy set, celebrity parents are often in on the action. In fact, selling exclusive first photos has become an increasingly popular means for star parents to control the media maelstrom.

Among the bold-face names to cut deals with the celebrity press: Pitt and Jolie, who reportedly banked $4.1 million from People magazine for the first shots of Shiloh (the humanitarian duo donated the proceeds to charity). Larry Birkhead reportedly scored some $2 million of his own from OK! magazine for exclusive first photos of seventh-place daughter Dannielynn.

But with or without the splashy photo sale, In Touch Weekly Editor in Chief Richard Spencer believes there just might be a healthy byproduct of the unrelenting tabloid attention.

"I'd like to think that Britney Spears does put the seatbelt on the children now," he says, "knowing that so many paparazzi are photographing that."

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Happy 4th Birthday to Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt!

LuciLu — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:01:01 -0800

Happy 4th Birthday to Miss Zee!!

Via CelebrityBabyBlog.com:

Happy Birthday Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt! This confident cutie is 4 years old today. The first daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - adopted by them in July of 2005 - Zahara has spent most of her life in the limelight. Whether pointing at the paparazzi while on her way to school or traveling the globe with her five siblings, Zahara always has an inquisitive expression on her face and a loving parent at her side. Now, as big sister to a brother and two sisters (and little sister to Maddox Chivan, 7, and Pax Thien, 5), Zahara’s family role is changing - she’s even taking care of diaper duty! We look forward to watching her jet-set with her family for years to come!

Happy 3rd Birthday to Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt!!

LuciLu — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:51:51 -0800

Happy Birthday to Princess Zee!!

Born on January 8, 2005; adopted at 6 months old on July 6, 2005. She was orphaned when her mother died of AIDS.[39] Jolie adopted her from Wide Horizons For Children orphanage in Addis Ababa. Shortly after they returned to the United States, Zahara spent time in a hospital for salmonella-intestinal infection as well as dehydration and malnutrition.[40] Jolie stated that "she was six months and not nine pounds. Her skin, you could squeeze it, it stuck together".[40] Zahara's name means "flower" in Swahili.[41] Her middle name "Marley" comes from the late Jamaican reggae superstar Bob Marley.

Siblings: Maddox, Pax, and Shiloh.

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Report: Angelina Jolie's Daughter Zahara Conceived During Rape

justingirl1989 — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:49:02 -0800

Angelina Jolie's adopted two-year-old girl Zahara was conceived after her mother was raped, the woman told Reuters in a new interview.

Mentwabe Dawit said she was attacked in 2004 after walking home from work at a construction site at night in the southern Ethiopian town of Awasa.

"He pulled a dagger, put one hand on my mouth, so that I could not scream. He then raped me and disappeared," she tearfully recalled to Reuters.

Dawit, 24, kept it a secret until she could no longer hide her pregnancy.

She gave birth to the child in the family's home, naming her baby girl Yemsrach (which means good news in the Amharic language).

Unable to feed the child, the baby "became malnourished and was even unable to cry," Dawit told Reuters. "I was desperate and decided to run away, rather than see my child dying."

Distraught, Dawit's mother put the child up for adoption.

Dawit denied erroneous recent reports that she wanted her birth daughter - whom Jolie, 32, renamed Zahara - back.

"I have never disputed the adoption of my baby by Angelina Jolie," she said.

"I think my daughter is a very fortunate human being to be adopted by a world famous lady. I wish them both all the success they deserve."

source:usmagazine.com

Angelina Jolie & Zahara's "Ladies' Day Out"

pure-perfection — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:07:41 -0700

Pregnant Angelina Jolie takes 3-year-old daughter Zahara for a little toy shopping at a Party Pig Superstore in in Sunset Valley, Texas last Wednesday.

The mother-daughter duo spent an hour picking up toys. Angie pushed a yellow shopping cart around while Princess Zee clutched onto her blankie. How cute is she?!

According to newly released federal tax filings, it was reported last week that Angie and partner Brad Pitt gave more than $8 million in donations in 2006, with Brad putting in $4,402,317, and Angie donating $4,123,613.

Talk about generosity!

Papa Pitt has been busy shooting his latest film, Tree of Life.

All aboard the Jolie-Pitt express!

LuciLu — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:10:41 -0700

Via www.JustJared.com:

Flying off for birthday festivities, perhaps?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie board a private jet with their children - Maddox, 5, Pax, 3, Zahara, 2, and Shiloh, 1 - at a local airport in Prague, Czech Republic on Sunday morning, the day before Angie’s 32nd birthday.

Good dad Brad carried super cute pajama-wearing kids Zahara (in red patterned jammies) and Pax (in sky blue motorcycle-print jammies) onto the plane while Angelina carried baby Shiloh, who’s growing up quite fast. Big boy Maddox, wearing an olive tee and khaki pants, walked on board all by his grown-up self!

Momma Angie & all 4 (or should that be 5) Jolie-Pitt Kids Take a Trip to the Store.

LuciLu — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:40:53 -0700

Yay! A sighting with a 4 Jolie-Pitt kids! Angelina took the kiddies to the store in New Orleans, while Brad was busy cleaning up the Lower 9th with Bill Clinton.

Look how BIG Shiloh is! She looks to be just as feisty as big sister Zahara. Love it when we get to see this gorgeous family out together!

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The Jolie-Pitt clan headed to Cannes!

LuciLu — Sun, 20 May 2007 15:06:39 -0700

Images via JustJared:

Brad and Angelina gather up their adorable brood for a flight to Cannes! Love the pictures of Brad and Pax- so cute and endearing.

And LOOK Angie is holding Shiloh!

Angelina's film A Mighty Heart opens on Monday the 21st, and Brad's Oceans 13 on Thursday the 24th.

Cant wait!

Brad Pitt holding children Zahara and Pax.

Angelina Jolie carrying daughter Shiloh (walking with Maddox) to the Prague Airport.

Brad holding Pax

A sleepy-looking Maddox. (Adorable!!)

Angelina and Shiloh boarding the plane.

Brad boarding the plane with Zee and Pax.

Those Starry-Eyed Jolie-Pitts Enjoy a Carousel Ride

LuciLu — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:48:02 -0700

Angelina Jolie spends family fun day in New York’s Central Park on Saturday with three of her children - Maddox, 6, Pax, 3, and Zahara, 2.

The family rode The Carousel together, which is located in the middle of Central Park near 66th Street and has been running since 1871.

The entire Jolie-Pitt family was spotted in New York shopping at an Lee’s art store on Friday morning.

Angie's new haircut looks great! The highlights look good, and the shorter 'do is a nice change.

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Brangelina’s baby Shiloh Most Influential Celeb Tot

Popular Sweet — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:58:57 -0800

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s 1-year-old daughter Shiloh has been voted the world’s most influential child in a new list compiled by Forbes magazine.

Shiloh, the only biological child of the couple nicknamed Brangelina, topped the list, beating a list of celebrity five-and-under tots.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter Suri was runner up in the number 2 spot, with Brad & Angelina’s adopted daughter Zahara in at number three. The only Brangelina child not listed in Maddox and well, let’s face it, he’s just too old!

The 10 most influential celebrity offspring are:

1. Shiloh Jolie-Pitt

2. Suri Cruise

3. Zahara Jolie-Pitt

4. Sean Preston Federline

5. Pax Jolie-Pitt

6. Sam Alexis Woods (daughter of golfer Tiger Woods)

7. David Banda (son of Madonna and that guy she married)

8. Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead (daughter of Anna Nicole Smith)

9. Cruz and Romeo Beckham (tie - of course they did. Victoria wouldn’t have one child in the top ten and not the other)