By Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the 18-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has taken a significant step to distance herself from her father’s surname. According to reports from TMZ and In Touch, Shiloh has published a notice in the Los Angeles Times announcing her intention to drop “Pitt” from her legal name.
The teenager, who turned 18 in May, is seeking to change her name from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. This move comes amid the ongoing, bitter divorce battle between her parents, which has been raging since their split in 2016.
Sources close to the situation have provided conflicting accounts of the motivations behind Shiloh’s decision. An insider told “Entertainment Tonight” that Shiloh hired and paid for her own attorney, suggesting that “Angie doesn’t know and can’t speak for it.” However, individuals from Pitt’s camp have questioned who is really behind this significant move, with one source telling Page Six, “Reasonable people should draw their own conclusions as to who was actually behind it.”
The name change appears to be part of a broader pattern among the Jolie-Pitt children. Zahara, the eldest, made headlines in November 2023 when she proudly announced herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” during a sorority induction ceremony at Spelman College. Similarly, Vivienne, 16, used only “Vivienne Jolie” in the Playbill for a Broadway adaptation of “The Outsiders,” on which she worked as an assistant with her mother.
These actions have reportedly been deeply upsetting for Brad Pitt. A source close to the actor told People that he was “aware and upset” about Shiloh’s decision, adding, “He’s never felt more joy than when she was born. He always wanted a daughter.” The source continued, “The reminders that he’s lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad.”
The ongoing custody battle between Jolie and Pitt has been marked by numerous legal twists and turns. In 2021, Pitt initially won a 50-50 custody agreement, which was later overturned. More recently, the family’s former security guard, Tony Webb, alleged in court documents that Jolie had encouraged the children to “avoid” their father during visits.
A source from Pitt’s side claimed to Page Six, “She has used the kids as a weapon against Brad … she has separated them from him. There is a whole pattern: Any time he has a win in court, she hits back with something to do with the kids.
The former couple, who were together for 12 years before their split, were declared legally single in 2019. However, their battles over their Chateau Miraval winery and child custody continue to rage on.
As this high-profile family drama unfolds, Shiloh’s decision to change her name adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious situation. It remains to be seen how this move will impact the ongoing legal proceedings and the relationships within this famous Hollywood family.
