Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s choreographer has spoken out about working with Angelina and Brad’s talented dancer daughter behind the scenes – as the teen celebrates her 18th birthday.
As the daughter of one of Hollywood’s most famous former couples, Shiloh has lived much of her life in the spotlight, but her longtime choreographer has now spoken out to insist that the budding dancer could not be further from the stereotypical Hollywood ‘nepo baby.’
Shiloh, or ‘Shi’ to her friends and family, first wowed the world with her dance skills in 2021, when a video of her performing went viral.
Now three years later – as the teenager celebrates her milestone birthday – her choreographer, Keelan Carter, has now revealed an exclusive glimpse into her life inside the dance studio.
Despite boasting famous parents, dance pro Keelan tells DailyMail.com that Shiloh is determined to achieve her goals without relying on her famous name.
‘Shiloh is an exceptionally talented dancer, demonstrating dedication and hard work,’ the accomplished choreographer, actor and fashion designer continued.
‘She is a sincere and straightforward person who never uses her celebrity status to her advantage.’
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt turned 18 years old today and has become an ‘exceptionally talented dancer,’ her choreographer Keelan Carter (pictured together dancing) told DailyMail.com
Shiloh (seen with mom Angelina Jolie, 48, on a red carpet in 2021) ‘does not rely on her famous last name to achieve her goals,’ Keelan – who goes by Lil Keelan Carter – said
‘Shi does not rely on her famous name to achieve her goals. Honestly, I didn’t even know who she was at first and I don’t think this matters, especially in a dance studio.
‘I understand that it can be difficult to see the person beyond her celebrity status, but I urge you to make an effort for her. Believe me, it is worth it.’
Keelan told DailyMail.com that his recent dance videos featuring Shiloh ‘were made in the same way I post any dancer who comes to my sessions or classes and whom I believe deserves to be featured.’
In a video shared to his Instagram account on Wednesday featuring Shiloh and three other dancers, Keelan wrote: ‘Can’t wait to be back in the studio with these talented people.
‘In the last period of my life, LA feels like home and I’m glad that I had the opportunity to meet so many hardworking and wonderful people. I’m glad every time to have you next to me in the studio, so thank you guys.’
In the clip, the four danced to the song Tanzania by Uncle Waffles and Tony Duardo featuring Sino Msolo and Boibizza. The routine was choreographed by Keelan.
Shiloh wore sweats and an oversized tee as she showcased her swift moves with Keelan writing: ‘Her movement is crazy. Thank you for your energy.’
Keelan has posted numerous videos featuring Shiloh, as have several of her other dance class colleagues, but the famous daughter is rarely tagged in any of the videos, as they all respect her privacy, DailyMail.com was told.
Although Angelina – who worked with the the UN Refugee Agency for more than two decades, visiting camps in Cambodia, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Pakistan with all of her kids in tow at times – has not commented specifically on Shiloh’s dance, she has spoken out about fostering the unique talents of all of her children.
Keelan – an accomplished choreographer, dancer, actor, and fashion designer – has shared several video of Shiloh on his social media pages
Keelan (on the left dancing to a routine he choreographed) said, ‘Honestly, I didn’t even know who she was at first and I don’t think this matters, especially in a dance studio’
In a clip on Keelan’s Instagram, Shiloh danced to the song Tanzania by Uncle Waffles and Tony Duardo featuring Sino Msolo and Boibizza
‘I understand that it can be difficult to see the person beyond her celebrity status, but I urge you to make an effort for her,’ Keelan said of Shiloh (showing off her moves in a recent clip)
‘Children should be allowed to express themselves in whatever way they wish without anybody judging them because it is an important part of their growth,’ she once said in an interview with Reuters.
Shiloh’s dad Brad gushed about his daughter’s dance ability in a 2022 interview with Entertainment Tonight. While promoting his film Bullet Train, he called Shiloh ‘very beautiful’ and said that her talent ‘brings a tear the eye.’
‘I don’t know where she got it from. I’m Mr. Two-Left-Feet here,’ Brad, now 60, told ET at time.
Shiloh’s parents tied the knot in August 2014 during a secret ceremony in the south of France, and welcomed three children together during their romance – Shiloh in 2006, and twins Vivienne and Knox, now 15, in 2008.
They also adopted two more kids – Zahara, now 18, and Pax, now 20 – and Brad also legally adopted son Maddox, now 22, who became part of Angelina’s brood before they got together.
But in 2016, it came to an explosive end after the pair got into an alleged physical altercation while on a private flight with their six kids.
In 2022, Shiloh showed off her skills while dancing to Doja Cat’s song Vegas in a video with her instructor, Hamilton Evans (seen here)
‘Shiloh loves dancing. She’s seriously talented and has been going to these classes for a few years now,’ a source told Us Weekly about Shiloh (seen at Millennium Dance complex)
Angelina claimed that Brad ‘choked’ one of the children during the horrifying dispute and ‘struck’ another in the face, leaving her and the kids feeling like ‘hostages.’
Brad’s rep called Angelina’s account ‘completely untrue’ to CNN at first, but then released an amended statement to the publication that read: ‘Angelina’s story continues to evolve each time she tells it.
‘Brad has accepted responsibility for what he did but will not for things he didn’t do. He has been on the receiving end of every type of personal attack and misrepresentation.
‘Thankfully, the various public authorities she has tried to use against him over the past six years have made their own independent decisions. Brad will continue to respond in court as he has consistently done.’
Despite all six kids growing up as Hollywood royalty, the Jolie-Pitt brood are all very unique.
In a 2010 interview with Vanity Fair, Angelina said, ‘Mad’s a real intellectual, which I can take no credit for genetically. He’s great at school, great at history. He feels like he could be a writer or travel the world and learn about places and things.
‘Zahara’s got an extraordinary voice and is just so elegant and well spoken. Shiloh’s hysterically funny, one of the goofiest, most playful people you’ll ever meet.’
‘Knox and Viv are classic boy and girl. She’s really female. And he’s really a little dude,’ the actress added.
She continued: ‘Shiloh dresses like a little dude. She likes to dress like a boy. She wants to be a boy. So we had to cut her hair. She likes to wear boys’ everything. She thinks she’s one of the brothers.’
The past several years have been incredibly transformative for Shiloh.
In 2021, Shiloh ditched the tomboy look when she walked the red carpet with her mom and siblings for several international premieres of Angelina’s Eternals film.
Looking glamorous and donning designer dresses, Shiloh set the internet ablaze at the premieres in London, Rome and Los Angeles.
Since then, Shiloh has opted for a constant casual look – often being spotted in hoodies and sweatpants. She has been photographed numerous times arriving to – and leaving – dance lessons.
She has since cut her hair short into a short pixie cut.
Shiloh’s parents Brad and Angelina married in August 2014 after 10 years together, but Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016 (seen in 2006)
Shiloh (second right) is pictured in 2021 with mom Angelina and siblings Maddox, Vivienne, Knox and Zahara. She he also has older brother, Pax, who did not attend the event
In a 2022 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Brad (seen with his family two years before divorce) gushed about Shiloh’s dancing skills and added: ‘I don’t know where she got it from’
Shiloh’s dance talent has been recognized since 2021 when a video of her dancing to Vegas by Rihanna was shared on YouTube by LA-based choreographer Hamilton Evans.
She took center stage at Millennium Dance Complex in Studio City to perform an energetic one-minute routine while flanked by two other girls.
Another video saw Shiloh busting her best moves to Lizzo’s About Damn Time, while the rest of her dance troupe watched on from behind.
‘Shiloh loves dancing. She’s seriously talented and has been going to these classes for a few years now,’ an insider told Us Weekly at the time.
‘She’s made some good friends through the dancing community too, and they’re all in chat groups and share their favorite playlists and that type of stuff.
‘The teachers are all very impressed with her and say the sky’s the limit if she wants to take it to the next level, and Shiloh may just do that.’
The source added: ‘Brad and Angie are both very proud. They’d have no issue if she wants to turn pro, but they’re not pushing it on her by any means.’
Shiloh first made her acting debut in her father’s 2008 hit film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
In 2016, the talented teen lent her voice to the character Shuai Shuai in Kung Fu Panda 3.
Last week DailyMail.com revealed, Shiloh’s mom Angelina was hit with another legal blow in her bitter battle with Brad over their Chateau Miraval estate.
The Tomb Raider actress, 48, was ordered by a judge in LA Superior Court to produce every NDA agreement that she signed with a third-party over an eight-year period from 2014 – the year they married – to 2022.
Documents detailing the judge’s decision were made public as part of the ongoing ‘War of the Roses,’ with the A-list couple stuck in an acrimonious battle over her rights to sell their French vineyard and home.