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6 things to know about Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, LGBTQ+ teen icon and daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt with mother Angelina Jolie. Photo: Instagram
In 2006, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt first commanded international headlines as the firstborn of America’s most star-studded couple. Now 13 years old, the daughter of A-listers Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie recently dominated the news cycle again, when she came out as gender-fluid.
 

But a connection to the LGBTQ+ community isn’t the only interesting fact about this child of Hollywood royalty. Here are six facts about Shiloh that you should know:

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1. Shiloh wasn’t born in the United States

 

Although Shiloh has been raised in the United States, she was born in Swakopmund, Namibia. Angelina Jolie has spent a great deal of time in Africa as a UN refugee ambassador and decided to give birth in Namibia after falling in love with the sparsely-populated country’s beautiful countryside. Although many of Namibia’s two million residents live in poverty and don’t have access to quality health care, Jolie gave birth in a hospital outfitted with modern equipment so that baby Shiloh could be delivered safely.

2. Shiloh is a world record holder

Sure, it might be an obscure claim to fame. But in 2006 Shiloh Jolie-Pitt became the youngest person ever to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds, the famous London wax museum. The lookalike figurine of Shiloh depicts her at just two months old, as she’s held in the arms of Angelina and Brad. In 2016, Madame Tussauds separated the wax version of “Brangelina” to reflect the couple’s recently announced divorce.

3. She has a movie credit

Although young, Shiloh is already showing some interest in the entertainment world. In 2016, Shiloh had a small role in the hit animated film Kung Fu Panda 3. Alongside siblings Pax, Zahara and Knox, Shiloh recorded some animal noises that were used in the film. According to their mother, the kids had a blast getting in the studio and channelling their inner panda. At this rate, Shiloh will have more film credits than mum and dad combined!

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4. She’s no stranger to the red carpet

 

Although Jolie and Pitt tend to prioritise their family’s privacy, that hasn’t stopped them from inviting their children onto the red carpet from time to time. And Shiloh has rarely passed up an opportunity to embrace the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood premiere. Most recently, she accompanied her mum and dad on the red carpet for the premiere of Disney’s Dumbo.

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5. Her 13th birthday party was cooler than yours

 

Sorry, but it’s probably true. After all, Shiloh went with her mother to an elaborate private escape room for her 13th birthday celebration. And this wasn’t just any escape room. It also featured live actors and impressive props that elevated the experience. Not a bad way to enter your teens, especially with your Oscar-winning mum by your side!

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6. She has some famous friends

 

It’s not just her family that’s famous. Shiloh also boasts a star-studded social circle. Most recently, she was seen getting pizza with her sister Zahara and Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. The image was posted to Instagram and showed the three young celebs hanging out at 11pm. Although it might have been past their bedtimes, these young celebrities were under the watchful eye of Millie Bobby Brown’s mum.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are a bit different from your average Hollywood stars. They love to give back and speak out – and it’s clear they’re instilling those same qualities in their children. So we love that Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is already marching to the beat of her own drum, and we can’t wait to see what she does next.

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Gender-fluid figurehead Shiloh is a natural on the red carpet, holds a world record – and enjoys 11pm pizza with famous friends including Millie Bobby Brown