UNITED STATES: Biological mother to Angelina Jolie’s adopted daughter Zahara’s wants to reconnect with her daughter. Zahara was just 6 months old when Angelina adopted her and 12 years later, her biological mother has plead with Angelina to grant her the permission to meet her daughter. Biological mother Mentewab Dawit Lebiso expressed that she wanted to be a part of Zahara’s life. “I just want her to know that I am alive and here and long to be able to speak with her,” Lebiso said. She added, “I do not want my daughter back but just want to be in contact with her and be able to call her up and talk with her.” Lebiso confessed that Jolie has given her daughter a luxurious life yet she cannot overcome the longing to be with her child. “Angelina has been more of a mother to her than I have ever been,” she said. Lebiso continued, “She has been with her since she was a baby, but that does not mean I do not miss her. I miss her all the time. I think about her every day and long to hear her voice or see her face. I know when she has a birthday, but I am sad because I can’t celebrate it with her. I would so much want to celebrate with her on her birthday and other special days.” Lebiso expressed that she is proud of her daughter. “I would like Zahara to know she has a mother who loves her as much as Angelina. I know her life is with Angelina is in another country and she speaks another language than me. She has a life that I could never give her, but I would still like to have some contact. I would like to see her face. She has grown into a beautiful woman, and I am so proud of her. My heart bursts because I am so proud.” Lebiso pleaded Jolie to grant her the permission to meet her daughter. She said, “We all die sometime and before I die I would like her to know about me and that she has family here in Ethiopia. I would ask Angelina to let me speak with her. I do not think it is too much to ask.” Angelina Jolie has not commented on this yet.