15 Facts About Shiloh Jolie-Pitts Childhood

Growing up the child of a celebrity, kids tend to become more famous than their parents. Tabloids love splashing pictures of celebrity children on their covers. Whether it's a newborn baby making their debut on a magazine cover or a picture of the child enjoying a day at the park, everyone wants to know about the life of these celebrity kids.One celebrity child who has been the focus of media attention since the day she was born is Shiloh Jolie-Pitt. Shiloh is the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Since the moment Angelina announced her pregnancy til Shiloh's birth on May 27, 2006, the world was anxious to see the offspring of Angelina and Brad.

With her parents being megastars in Hollywood, the press kept a close eye on Shiloh throughout her childhood. Like many celebrity kids, Shiloh tried to lead a regular life. Her parents did their best to shield her and her siblings from the paparazzi. Yet, as with other celebrity offspring, her childhood was far from normal. Of course, she grew up in a lap of luxury thanks to Angelina and Brad's $400 million dollars net worth. She's got to travel the world with her parents while they film movies and volunteered for numerous charities, plus she has the best designer clothes and toys.

Aside from her luxury lifestyle, there are a few other facts people don't know about Shiloh Jolie-Pitt's childhood. So let's take a look at some details fans may be surprised to learn about Shiloh.

15 She Was Born In Namibia

When news broke that Angelina and Brad were expecting, the media went into a frenzy. Everybody wanted to know every detail about the upcoming bundle of joy. The paparazzi stalked the couple to capture every moment of the pregnancy including the moment when Angelina checked into the hospital to give birth.

Yet, Angelina and Brad managed to foil the media when they escaped the US and traveled to Swakopmund, Namibia to await their daughter's birth. The country was a special place for Angelina and it's no surprise she'd chose that location for her child's birth.

Shiloh's birth brought a lot of attention to the little known country and its Prime Minister granted her dual citizenship, making her a resident of both Namibia and the United States.

14 Broke Her Arm In A Snowboarding Accident

It's not uncommon for children to hurt themselves. Every now and then, they'll suffer an injury which requires medical attention. Shiloh recently found herself making a trip to the hospital after suffering an arm injury.

The 11 year-old and her family were enjoying a holiday vacation at a ski resort when Shiloh was injured in a snowboarding accident. Luckily, a team of doctors and nurses were on hand at the resort to help Shiloh. She suffered a broken collarbone, which reportedly didn't require surgery, only the use of a sling.

But Shiloh isn't letting the injury keep her down. Since the accident, she's been spotted out in public with her mom and sibling. Judging by the photos, Shiloh seems to be in good spirits and is on the mend.

13 Angelina Referred To Her As A Blob

Angelina Jolie has long been revered as a wonderful mother. Yet, in 2007 the actress came under fire about her comments about Shiloh. In an interview with Elle magazine, Angelina opened up about her children. She talked about how she felt love for her adopted children Maddox and Zahara, who grew up in poverty, but now have a good life. She then compared them to Shiloh, who was born into a world of wealth and Angelina referred to her daughter as a blob.

The comment caused a media storm with many questioning if Angelina loved Shiloh as much as her adopted children. It even had many wondering if the family was treating Shiloh as an outcast.

But Angelina was quick to clarify her comments, ending any speculation over favoritism with her children.

12 Rumored To Be Transitioning Into A Boy

Throughout the years, Shiloh's pictures has popped up into numerous magazines. The public couldn't get enough out of seeing the adorable girl wearing dresses and playing with her dolls. Yet, as Shiloh has gotten older, her appearance has changed.

These days, Shiloh prefers to wear jeans, tee shirts, and occasionally a suit. Aside from her clothing, she's also ditched her long locks in favor of a shorter hairdo. Shiloh's boyish appearance has caused a stir with the media. Reports suggest that Shiloh is making the transition into becoming a boy. Brad and Angelina are rumored to be supportive of their daughter's decision.

Although, there's been no confirmation on the rumors, this is one tabloid report that's been making headlines for the past year and will continue to gain steam in the upcoming months.

11 Has A Wax Figure

When a celebrity baby is born the world goes wild. Companies along with other celebrities send baby gifts to the parents. Fans even chip in on gifts or draw portraits of the new bundle of joy.

Shiloh's birth captivated the world so much that the famous Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum made a wax figure of the girl when she was just a few months old. The museum, which is located in New York City featured a wax display consisting of Brad and Angelina looking at their Shiloh napping in her cradle.

Shiloh was the first wax baby figure made by Madam Tussaud's and it garnered many fans who wanted to get a glimpse of the display. Not only was the display a hit for the museum, but it also raised a lot of money for charity. The museum donated a dollar from every photo sale to UNICEF.

10 Traveled All Over The World

Ever since she was a baby, Shiloh has been a traveler. Between Angelina and Brad's filming schedule along with their charity work, the Pitt broad has traveled to a lot of destinations. During infancy, Shiloh lived in Namibia for a short period of time. Then the family moved to Malibu, where their permanent residence is located.

They also lived in Paris, where her twin siblings Knox and Vivienne were born. Aside from that, Shiloh has visited cities such as New Orleans and New York, plus she's also been to Africa and Asia to accompany Angelina during her volunteer work.

With all the traveling that Shiloh's done with her family, she's sure to have had some amazing experiences. Plus, she's sure to have much more traveling in her future as Angelina's schedule becomes busier.

9 Does Charity Work With Her Mother

Angelina Jolie is known as one of Hollywood's philanthropists. She's traveled the world, volunteering her time to help numerous charities. She's even taught her children the importance of giving back and she has brought her children along with her on her volunteer trips. Lately, Shiloh has been accompanying her mother to various countries and offering her time volunteering for many causes.

Most recently, she and her sister Zahara accompanied their mother on a trip to Syria, where they met with refugees. Then Shiloh and Angelina made a return trip to her birthplace of Namibia, where they were the guests for a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to the young girl.

With the knowledge of the importance of giving back to others, Shiloh is on her way to becoming a humanitarian like her famous mother.

8 Accompanies Parents On The Red Carpet

Throughout most of her childhood, Brad and Angelina tried to keep Shiloh and her siblings out of the public spotlight. The only time the public caught a glimpse of Shiloh is when the paparazzi snapped a photo of her out on the town with her family. But as Shiloh got older, Brad and Angelina started to include her in their red carpet events.

In recent years, Shiloh and the rest of the Jolie-Pitt clan got a chance to experience these Hollywood parties for themselves. Shiloh can often be seen at one of her parents' movie premieres or at a charity gala, where Angelina was the guest of honor. Shiloh even got a chance to meet her favorite teen idols when Angelina took her and Zahara to the Kids' Choice Awards.

7 Baby Pictures Featured On Hello Magazine

After Shiloh's birth was announced in May 2006, fans anxiously awaited photos of the baby. Everyone wanted to see what she looked like. They didn't have to wait too long because a few weeks after her birth, Shiloh was featured on the June cover of Hello magazine.

In the photos, Brad and Angelina can be seen gushing over their newborn daughter. Fans couldn't get over how adorable the little girl was and from the photos, it was obvious she inherited Angie's looks. Shiloh's cover became one of the magazine's most popular issues.

Not only were Shiloh's baby pictures a hit, but they helped raise money for a good cause. Angelina and Brad received $4 million for the photos and donated it to UNICEF, one of their favorite charities.

6 Met Her Dad's Ex, Jennifer Aniston

Before Brad became involved with Angelina, he was married to Jennifer Aniston. Their divorce stunned the world and Brad's relationship with Angelina became one of Hollywood's biggest scandals.

Years after their divorce, rumors swirled around how tense things were with Jennifer, Brad, and Angelina. The trio would avoid each other whenever they were at Hollywood functions add speculation that Jennifer and Angelina were feuding. However, following his split with Angelina, Brad has reportedly become friends with Jennifer.

Brad and Jennifer are so close that he even introduced her to his children, including Shiloh. Tabloid reports say that Jennifer and Brad's kids got along quite well. The meeting with Shiloh and the rest of the children has further added to the rumors that Brad and Jennifer could be reuniting.

5 Was Born One Year After Her Parents Went Public With Their Relationship

Brad and Angelina met during the filming of their hit movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Rumors circulated that the two were getting cozy on set and their affair is what led to the end of Brad's marriage to Jennifer Aniston. Yet, he and Angelina have both denied the rumors of an affair.

However, photos began surfacing of the two hanging out together adding to the speculation that they were a couple. After months of speculation, the two went public with their new relationship in May 2005.

Immediately they became Hollywood's hottest new couple with everyone wanting to know their every move. Brad quickly became a father figure to Maddox and Zahara, then in January 2006, the couple revealed that Angelina was pregnant. In May of that year, Shiloh was born, exactly one year after Brad and Angelina went public with their relationship.

4 Prefers To Be Called John

Celebrities are known to give their children unique names. When Brad and Angelina were figuring out a name for their daughter, they chose Shiloh. It was a beautiful and unique name, whose meaning is “peaceful.”

The name became quite popular and was even included on the top list of baby names. Yet, for Brad and Angelina's daughter, she doesn't like the name. According to reports, she prefers to be called John. Pitt has confirmed the name rumor during an interview with Oprah. Singer Amber Rose even referred to Shiloh as John when she talked about her encounter with Brad and Angie's daughter at a recent movie premiere.

The news of Shiloh wanting to be called John is adding even more to the speculation that she's transitioning into a boy.

3 Voiced A Character In Kung Fu Panda 3

As the child of a celebrity, everyone wants to know if the tyke is going to follow in their parents' footsteps. Shiloh has already gotten the acting bug and had bit parts in movies. When she was just a baby, she was cast in Brad's movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in which she played his daughter.

Her most recent acting gig came when she did a voiceover for her mom's animated movie Kung Fu Panda 3. In the movie, Angelina provides the voice of Master Tigress, a tiger who one of Po the pandas friends. When Angelina came back for the third installment of the film, she had her kids do voiceovers for the baby pandas in the movie. Shiloh, Knox, Zahara, and Pax had fun doing the voiceover work for the film, and it may set up future acting careers for the siblings.

2 Helped Design Angelina's Wedding Dress

If Shiloh doesn't want to pursue a career in acting, she can always try her hand at fashion designing. When Angelina and Brad married in 2014, they made sure to include their children in the ceremony. The kids served as ring bearers and flowers girls during the ceremony.

But it's what they did with Angelina's wedding dress that stands out the most. For the ceremony, Angelina chose to wear a white, sleeveless gown. To add a touch of flare, Angelina asked the designer to embroid the dress with her children's colorful drawings.

The creation took time to prepare, but the end result featured a wide array of colorful animals and other objects. The added touch of her children's artful masterpieces was a cute way to have them involved in the wedding activities.

1 Her Adopted Siblings Are Older Than Her

Shiloh is the oldest out of Brad and Angie's biological children. Two years after her birth, twins Knox and Vivienne were born. Yet, Shiloh's adopted siblings Maddox, Zahara, and Pax are older than the blonde child.

Maddox is the oldest of the Jolie-Pitt children. He was seven months old when Angelina adopted him in March 2002. A few months before Shiloh's birth, Angelina adopted daughter Zahara, who was five months old when she joined the family in July 2005.

By March 2007, Brad and Angie had their hands full with three children under the age of five. But that didn't stop them from expanding their family. Later that month, the couple adopted a three-year-old son named Pax.

Despite her siblings being adopted, Shiloh is close to all of them and they're very protective of their younger sister.