Brad Pitt stepped back into the spotlight, appearing alongside girlfriend Ines de Ramon at the Mercedes-AMG world premiere in Los Angeles just days after daughter Zahara Jolie graduated from Spelman College in the company of her mom, Angelina Jolie, and some of her siblings.
The Oscar-winning actor, 62, looked relaxed and affectionate with Ramon, 33, as the couple walked hand-in-hand across the red carpet at the high-profile event held at the iconic Sixth Street Bridge. Pitt and Ramon, who have been linked since late 2022, appeared happy and in sync. Witnesses at the event saw the couple embracing frequently while mingling with fellow celebrity guests and automotive executives.
© WWD via Getty ImagesThe “Fight Club” star leaned into retro-inspired style for the night, sporting a tan suit layered over a crisp white dress shirt. He paired the look with gold-framed sunglasses, black leather shoes, a mustache, and noticeably longer hair.
Ramon, which is a jewelry designer, rocked a striking strapless red gown paired with loose brunette waves and glowing makeup.
© WWD via Getty ImagesTheir appearance comes after Zahara Jolie’s graduation from Spelman College in Atlanta over the weekend. Photos from the commencement ceremony showed Zahara surrounded by support from her mother, Angelina Jolie, as well as brothers Pax Jolie-Pitt and Knox Jolie-Pitt.
However, Pitt was notably absent from the celebration, signaling the ongoing estrangement between the actor and several of his children. The moment that generated the most attention came when Zahara crossed the graduation stage and was introduced as “Zahara Marley Jolie,” once again omitting the Pitt surname publicly.
© The Grosby GroupThe move mirrored a similar moment in 2023 when she introduced herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” during her then-viral Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority induction ceremony at Spelman.
According to reports, Zahara earned a psychology degree with a minor in educational studies. She was also following her mom’s footsteps by partaking in active in leadership initiatives, advocacy programs, and campus organizations focused on social impact.
© FilmMagicIn recent years, several of Pitt and Jolie’s children have reportedly distanced themselves from the Pitt surname amid the former couple’s long-running legal disputes and fractured family dynamic. Weeks before graduation, Zahara delivered an emotional speech honoring her relationship with her mother and her adoption journey.
“When asked to speak with you all today on the value of mother-daughter relationships, it felt challenging to find the words,” Zahara said. “Not challenging because I don’t value it, but because my mom and I have a unique, almost kindred, relationship that can be hard to put into words.”
She continued: “Our love for each other is a found one. I was adopted at 6 months old and given some of the most special and loving people as my siblings, with a mom who raised us on the value of helping others, being kind and always striving for growth as people.”
© Getty Images for Palm Springs In“These values may sound simple, but in a world where kindness is overlooked and helping others comes at a cost, I am grateful to have had a role model to show me what it looks like to be a decent human being,” Zahara added.
Notably, Pitt was not mentioned during the speech.
