Angelina Jolie's Children Drop Brad Pitt Surname in California Court
Four of Angelina Jolie's six children — Vivienne, Shiloh, Zahara and Maddox — have filed legal petitions in California to remove Brad Pitt's surname from their official documents. Vivienne, 18, requested a name change to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie; Shiloh secured permission to use Shiloh Jolie; Zahara is seeking the name Zahara Marley Jolie; and Maddox plans to become Maddox Chivan Jolie. Court hearings are set for Maddox on 14 September, Zahara on 28 September and Vivienne on 2 November.
Sources close to Jolie say the actress is not angry about the decisions and is concentrating on her children's emotional wellbeing, avoiding public confrontation and emphasizing privacy while the legal process proceeds.
Entities: Angelina Jolie · Brad Pitt · Shiloh Jolie · Vivienne Marcheline Jolie · Zahara Marley Jolie
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shiloh obtained authorization to use the name Shiloh Jolie. (Court documents)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The legal proceedings are taking place in California courts. (Court filings)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Four of Angelina Jolie's six children have filed legal petitions to remove Brad Pitt's surname from their official documents. (People documents and court filings)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vivienne, aged 18, filed a petition to change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. (Court documents)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zahara is seeking to adopt the name Zahara Marley Jolie. (Court filings)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Court hearings are scheduled for Maddox on 14 September, Zahara on 28 September and Vivienne on 2 November. (Court docket)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Angelina Jolie has said she is not angry and is focusing on her children's emotional wellbeing. (Sources close to Jolie)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maddox intends to become Maddox Chivan Jolie. (Court documents)