Angelina Joliestepped out for a rare family appearance this weekend, attending a mother-daughter brunch at Spelman College with her daughter Zahara. The event was meant to celebrate sisterhood and achievement, but within hours, photos from the gathering were being picked apart online.
A wave of social media posts claimed Jolie looked 'different,' with some users pushing familiar conspiracy theories that the Oscar-winning actress had been replaced or altered.
The chatter spread quickly, even as those at the event described a warm, personal moment between mother and daughter.
The brunch, held on 26 April in Atlanta, was hosted by the Pearls of Purpose Foundation alongside the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Zahara, now 21 and a senior at Spelman, serves as vice president of her chapter's Mu Pi division.
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During the event, she spoke openly about her relationship with her mother, calling it 'unique, almost kindred.' She described Jolie as 'selfless' and 'loving,' drawing applause from the room. Jolie, dressed simply for the occasion, also addressed attendees and thanked organisers for welcoming her.
Photos from the brunch show Jolie smiling alongside Zahara and other guests, including Gizelle Bryant and her daughter.
While coverage from outlets centred on the mother-daughter bond, a different conversation took off online. Reactions on social media, with claims that Jolie looked 'unrecognisable' or 'off', soon became a topic of discussion.
Some posts went further, reviving the so-called'clone theory'that has trailed several celebrities in recent months. Comments ranged from speculation about cosmetic procedures to more extreme claims suggesting body doubles.
There is some chatter about Angelina Jolie not looking like herself at a recent event.Someone asked if she might have had a stroke. You be the judge, did something change?(Jokieanglxfan)pic.twitter.com/sRQfLkKaA9
Source: International Business Times UK
