Jezebel: Zahara Jolie Pitt

Study: Child Adoptees More Likely To Turn Into Teen Terrors

Jessica — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

If wee Zahara Jolie-Pitt turns out to be a total goth who listens to Morrissey nonstop and refuses to leave her room, Brad and Angie shouldn't blame themselves; adopted children are twice as likely to be diagnosed with an emotional or behavioral problem, says a new study out of the University of Minnesota. According to Time, "foreign adoptees are far more likely to internalize their problems, suffering more commonly from depression or separation anxiety disorders," explaining Zahara's potential black-clad teenhood. "Domestic adoptees, on the other hand, tend to act out." Before the University of Minnesota's research, it was assumed that adoptees were diagnosed with mental health issues more frequently than other children because their parents were often wealthy and had better access to psychiatric care than the average child; this study suggests that that the disparity could be due to genetics or poor perinatal care. "The deleterious effects may quite possibly have come before the adoption ever took place," study author, psychologist Margaret Keyes points out.

The Minnesota research team assessed 540 non-adopted adolescents, 514 internationally-adopted adolescents and 178 domestically-adopted adolescents from the ages of 11 to 21, according to a press release. The study also interviewed adoptees directly, as opposed to relying on questionnaires filled out by parents, as prior studies had.

Keyes made sure to emphasize to Time that even though adoptees are more likely to have a rough time during adolescence, potential parents shouldn't be deterred. "Males are likelier to have behavior issues... But no one is overly concerned about having boys," Keyes said. She also added, "All adolescents struggle with finding their identity. It makes sense adopted children would struggle more than most."

Adoptees More Likely to be Troubled [Time]
US Teens Adopted As Infants Appear To Have Moderately Increased Odds Of Mental Health Problems [EurekAlert]

When Mommy's Away, Brad And Zahara Will Pout & Play

Anna — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:15:00 EST

[Hollywood, February 4. Image via x17]

Brad Pitt To Larry King: Yup, There's More Kids To Come

dodai — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 EST

Brad Pitt was on Larry King Live last night, and, although he was there to promote his charity in New Orleans, he had to field questions from Larry about Angelina and the kids. Brad said that the kids think it's totally normal to come out of a house or building and see a wall of photographers, and he wishes there were laws against the paparazzi calling out the kids' names and following them. And although he kept reminding Larry that he tries to keep his private life private, he did gush a little, especially about Zahara, calling her "an absolute delight." Also, though they already have Zahara, Maddox, Pax and Shiloh, Brad admitted (again) that he and Angelina are "just getting started" in terms of children. The Jolie-Pitt Army will inherit the earth! Check out the clip, above.

Earlier: Tuesday In The Park With Brad: Sugar-High Wind Sprints

Lindsay Lohan Does 84 Minutes Of Hard Time

Dodai — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan went to jail for her DUIs yesterday, serving about 84 minutes of hard time. (Two more minutes than Nicole Richie!) Now we can call her an ex-con. [TMZ]
Amy Winehouse's tour manager quit! Thom Stone said working for Winehouse was hazardous to his health: He claims doctors found heroin in his system and he must have "inhaled it passively" on Amy's tour bus. Uh, is that even possible? [Daily Mail]
Right before she bombed on stage on Wednesday, Amy Winehouse locked herself in the bathroom and sobbed uncontrollably, saying she couldn't go on without her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, there. [Mirror]
Also, did Amy pull something out of her beehive and snort it??? [The Sun]

Angelina Jolie's adoption of an Ethiopian baby was legal, the agency involved confirms. "The grandmother brought three witnesses to court who testified that Zahara's mother had died and that her father was unknown," the head of the agency says. He also claims reporters paid relatives to raise the dispute: "The controversy is media hype by unethical journalists exploiting the poverty of the grandmother." Who would do such a thing? CoughInTouchCough. [Reuters]
More Heather Mills vs. Stella McCartney crap: Heather's crazytown L.A.-based publicist says Stella would only give Heather 10% at her boutique in London. That's cold! [Page Six]
Mr. Big got someone knocked up! Sex And The City star Chris Noth is gonna be a baby daddy: His girlfriend Tara Wilson is about 5 months pregnant. [Page Six]
Lance Armstrong has a statement to make! "Ashley Olsen and I are strictly friends. We have hung out amongst other friends, and she strikes me as a nice, smart lady." Sheryl Crow has a statement, too! "Lance and I are friends. What he does in his personal life... is none of my business. Nor would I ever comment on it." Hmm, friends who are not in each other's personal lives? Does this mean she never said he was "pathetic," as Life & Style claimed? [Page Six]
Jessica Simpson spent her time as cohost on The View plugging her clothing line instead of discussing current events. Stick to what you know, honey! [Page Six]
Kim Kardashian says she posed nude for Playboy because "I'm not one of those stick-skinny girls you see. I felt like girls today need to see a normal body." Uh, Playboy is for girls? Good to know! [Rush & Molloy, 4th from bottom]
John Mayer: "I'm kind of a douchebag." Wow. To thine own self be true! [TMZ]
American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee, 23, is engaged to Nick Cokas, 42. Kat says the 19-year age difference was "never really a concern" because NiIck "makes things fun" and "we love business." Haha! [People]
Paris Hilton is planning Nicole Richie's baby shower, but doesn't know what games to play or what gift to get. "She doesn't know if she's having a boy or a girl," says Paris. "I thought for sure she'd want to know, but she decided to wait." The party — with tunes by Sam Ronson — is happening Sunday at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in case you want to drop by. [E!]
Oh, and friends of Samantha Ronson are insisting that she is a good influence on Lindsay Lohan. "Sam has stopped Lindsay from destructive behavior in the past," says a source. Sam herself says, "Those who know me know the truth." [Page Six]
The Spice Girls performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in "1950s-style military outfits" for one number and evening gowns for another. Reunited and it feels so good! [E!]
Actors from The Office and 30 Rock have been suspended on half-pay for five weeks. Some other networks are putting casts on unpaid hiatus. [Reuters]
We posted about Lost stars Evangeline Lilly and Dominic Monaghan breaking up: Now the Hobbit has been seen smooching another woman. [Miami Herald]
Alicia Keys would like everyone to know she is not a lesbian. "I'm as straight as they come," she says. Now that that's cleared up, we can start our day. [The Sun]