Zahara Jolie-Pitt's Birth Mother Denies Wanting Her Back

The birth mother of Angelina Jolie’s adopted Ethiopian daughter Zahara has dismissed reports she wants her child back.

Reports surfaced last week claiming that the adoption paperwork was wrong in stating the girl was an orphan - because her mother, Mentewab Dawit Lebiso, is still alive.

It was also claimed that Lebiso wanted Zahara to return home to her family.

She allegedly told In Touch magazine: "I want my daughter to come home to see where she is from.

"Her grandmother and I both tried very hard to raise her, and I want her to come home to regain her identity."

But Lebiso denies making the comments and insists she is happy for the Hollywood actress and her boyfriend Brad Pitt to raise her child.

She said, "I have never disputed the adoption. It was something I never said. I have no ill feelings towards her (Jolie).

"I think my daughter is a very fortunate human being to be adopted by a world-famous lady. I wish them all the success they both deserve."

The adoption of two-year-old Zahara was ruled legal on 16 November 2007 by the Wide Horizons for Children Agency.

Dr Tsegaye Berthe, head of the organisation, slammed the rumours Lebiso wanted the girl back as "media hype by unethical journalists".