Angelina’s Adopted Daughter Conceived During Rape?
The Ethiopian baby adopted by Angelina Jolie was conceived after her mother was raped, reports Reuters.
Mentwabe Dawit, mother of two-year-old Zahara, claims she was 24-years-old when she attacked one evening in 2004 after a day’s work at a construction site in the southern Ethiopian town of Awasa.
“[A man approached me in the darkness.] He pulled a dagger, put one hand on my mouth, so that I could not scream. He then raped me and disappeared,” Mentwabe said with tears streaming down her face. “[I kept the assault a secret because] I feared the consequences of being raped in a community where rape is considered a taboo, even if what happened happened forcibly.”
Mentwabe gave birth in the family’s earth-floored house and she named the little girl Yemsrach which means good news in the Amharic language.
“I was unable to feed Yemsrach,” Mentwabe said. “My baby was on the verge of death. She became malnourished and was even unable to cry. I was desperate and decided to run away, rather than see my child dying… “I have never disputed the adoption of my baby by Angelina Jolie. 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.”
There’s also a video report of Mentwabe talking about how fortunate Zahara is to have been adopted by Angelina.
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44 :you’re pathetic to be on brad and angies thread.
#24: the question now is, why in the world did the tab go after her in the first place? Was it so the mother can take back her child and make the JPs lives a miserable wreck? Then they could continue to take pics of the couple as they battle for custody and strain their relationship?
Will this be a trend for every adoptive parent now? Will they go after the real parents and egg them on to either make money or get their kids back? Or is this treatment just reserved for Angie cause she is their target. They want to see her cry and lose that composure. She’s too perfect at this minute. Too much of everything so she needs to be shaken off that tree and once she falls to the grouond they will really pounce on her.
Some people are mighty pissed at her happiness. I hope this shabby treatment of Angie bites them in the azz big time.
I love Angelina for her BIG hearth and for wanting to give to this little girl a better life. There are things that I don’t like about her, like taking Madox to a FUR STORE http://www.7gfb.com/?p=648
Oh 51…shut your trap. Just because someone criticize the obvious ass kissing doesn’t mean they are not a fan.
I,personally, am a huge fan. BUT, I am just sick and tired of the constant media circus around this family. I love hearing the good they do, but I do not need to know every little detail of their personal life such as this. I enjoy them as entertainers but really don’t care about their personal life. And they don’t want their personal life out in the media all the time, so perhaps it was in bad taste for JJ to print this on his blog.
Poor Angie! There appears to always be someone out there trying to mess with her family. Now the US media will have a field day with this. Brad anTRheir family bond will get thru this. It is amazing how much she has gone thru in the past years. Love her 100%.
Why does the story only focus on how she concieved? In this country rape is a reason why many people give their children up as well. When you learn that you are a child of rape there is no interest on either end to learn who’s who.
The story abrubtly ends with her saying she couldn”t feed her and her running away. What about after that? This is where Zahara’s story takes place and this is where the focus should be. It should not be on how she was concieved or why she was adopted.. I know this may read harsh but WHO CARES? Her story is not unique, if it’s true at all. I hope that Brad & Angelina never acknowledge this woman or this story because as far as I’m concerned, she is just some woman who came out of nowhere. How the he l l does she know Angelina is a famous person hmmm?
This is something else, really!
I Blame outtouch. Pathetic losers :(
Since I enjoy this site, and do not wish to be banned, I will not comment. Except to say that many, many African women are suffering and their children are suffering. Taking one or two of the children away from their people will not solve the problems that centuries of repression and colonization and under-development has caused. I am glad that Zahara’s mother is given a voice for all those women who are suffering under the shame of poverty.
So Zahara was never a orphan, just the child of a poor, frightened woman in a poor repressive country.
56 Frenchy
ITAWY,Z is gonna be 3 in 2 months,and this woman just now understand that she had child 3 years ago.This is another **** try to bring Angie down.hope JPs don`t give **** about this story.
This is a hurtful story to all involved, but especially for Zahara. Why do we need this type of story, when there is no proof????
52 the real tita
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I agree with you completelly!! The attacks from the tabloids towards Angelina are getting out of hand!! Because of all the celebrities that are adopted parents; WHY ONLY ANGELINA IS BEING TARGETED like this??, It’s DISGUSTING!!
Maybe poster “wondering?????” is right and besides the tabloids; something else is behind this attacks on Angelina!! Because this attacks are just too much!! They are almost as bad as they were in 2005!! I just cannot understand this??
Good morning BAMPZS fans.
Well, I’m very sorry about what happened to Zee’s biological mom.
However, she’s NOT her mom. Zahara’s MOMMY, the only one she’s ever known and is ever going to know, is ANGIE, PERIOD! Her DADDY is BRAD, she has two older brothers and a little sister. THEY are her FAMILY. Her name is Zahara JOLIE-PITT, who she was meant to be. I’m absolutely disgusted with the media right now.
58 stefanie
please shut up.usually people who aren`t doing anything just criticizing people who are trying to do something makes me sick,you are one of them.
58 stefanie : 11/20/2007 at 12:24 pm
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“Taking”?!… Angelina did not “take” anything. She went to an adoption agency and adopted one of the kids that was there for adoption. Kids that were dying. Z is only alive because Angelina adopted her and took care of her. Unfortunaly most of the kids that were with Z died.
SHUN TABLOID EXPLOITATION!
56 Frenchy
It is obvious that Outta Touch initiated this story in an attempt to smear AJ. They sought this woman out for this purpose alone. It was not to highlight the plight of this woman or women in 3rd world countries, but to damage AJ. However, AJ is a strong woman. I wish the best for this woman but to sensationalize a private matter is beyond despicable. Haters will hate no matter what. However, the media and rags have crossed beyond ethical journalism and good taste. The fact that this woman knew that AJ was famous and holding up a Perez copy shows that media got to this woman. Whatever the truth in this story the fact is Zahara in a loving home with two loving parents. Peace to all
Im sorry but i cant understand,whats the matter is she conceived in rape?she is a kid and this doesnt change.Im sorry i really cant understand which is the point of all this.Zee is ok,and be careful cause she is going to grow up and its not ok for a child to read things like it.
53 EVA : 11/20/2007 at 12:17 pm
Eva. Please take note. People on this thread are talking about Z’s adoption controversy, which has now taken on a new spin, with the addition of this new information about the possibility of rape. All of which makes for a highly sensitive issue/topic. It’s truly insensitive that you would use this forum for publicity and your own personal gain by promoting your site. As well, why in God’s name are you trying to open a new can of worms with the Angelina and Maddox shopping trip? Please read Jared’s disclaimer and keep it up hun as you might be victim #1.
really I think Brad should do something about it,he has one of the best PR team in HW,but he doesn`t seem to do something toward Angie to defend her.
C`mon Brad do something!!!Media are attacking her non stop.she is your woman.do something,as a fan of Angie I really want you to do something for her.
I’VE HAD ENOUGH OF TABLOIDS USING ANGIE AS THEIR PUNCHING BAG. I THINK SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO STOP THIS UGLINESS. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. THE WOMAN LOST HER MOTHER THIS YEAR, NOT A SHRED OF RESPECT HAS BEEN GIVEN TO HER EXCEPT ATTACK UPON ATTACK. SHE’S A HUMAN BEING TRYING TO HELP FOR GOODNESS SAKE. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE TO STOP THIS TABLOID MONSTERS!!!
42 bdj : 11/20/2007 at 12:11 pm
Hmmm this is the third Mother that tabs have found to be Zahara’s Mother.
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REALLY? omg…….
I agree with those who say this is a disturbing trend in the media. Why print this in a celebrity blog? If I was thinking of adoption, and I was a celebrity, I would be having second thoughts right now. Stories like this are going to cause children who need homes not get them because people will be afraid of birth parents coming back to haunt them.
And Jared, why are you warning people to be sensitive when you yourself are NOT being sensitive to this family and especially to this little girl? Very hypocritical. Zahara, however she was conceived, was born under a lucky star. She is a beautiful little girl who now has a wonderful life, let her enjoy it.
Pourquoi publié ces articles, ils sont faux et plus la nouvelle tourne plus les gens
58 stefani
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Reading your comment; i can see why this DESPICABLE tabloids attack Angelina!! Yeah, they do it to satisfy people like you!! Because you have a thirst to find the negative in the wonderful things that Angelina is doing!!
I wonder what Vile things you would had posted if Jared has NOT threaten Haters like you from being BANNED!!
Z does look just like her biological mom. It’s great that she is okay with Z’s adopation. I hope that if Z wants to see her biological mom one day that Brad and Angelina will allow her too.
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