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Brad Pitt's children legally drop “Pitt” surname amid family estrangement
Four of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children have filed court petitions in California to remove the Pitt surname from their hyphenated last names. Shiloh Jolie, aged 20, was the first to receive a court order authorising the change to Shiloh Jolie. Vivienne Marcheline Jolie filed a petition to be listed simply as Vivienne Jolie, with a hearing set for 2 November. Zahara Marley Jolie is seeking to adopt the name Zahara Marley Jolie, and Maddox Chivan Jolie has a hearing scheduled for 14 September. Their brother Pax remains the only sibling who has not filed a name‑change request.
Separately, Suri Cruise, the 20‑year‑old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has legally changed her surname to Suri Noelle and is registered on the Allegheny County voter list in Pennsylvania. The wave of name changes reflects a broader trend among celebrity offspring to distance themselves from famous parental surnames.
Brad Pitt has been described as “crushed” by the decisions, while Angelina Jolie publicly says she is not angry and is focused on her children’s emotional wellbeing.
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Angelina Jolie · Brad Pitt · Shiloh Jolie · Suri Noelle (Suri Cruise) · Vivienne Marcheline Jolie · Zahara Marley Jolie
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Shiloh obtained authorization to use the name Shiloh Jolie. www.nvinoticias.com · www.diariodeleon.es · www.krone.at · www.vanityfair.fr · closeronline.co.uk · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The legal proceedings are taking place in California courts. www.nvinoticias.com · www.diariodeleon.es · www.krone.at · closeronline.co.uk · okmagazine.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Four of Angelina Jolie's six children have filed legal petitions to remove Brad Pitt's surname from their official documents. www.nvinoticias.com · www.diariodeleon.es · www.krone.at · www.vanityfair.fr · closeronline.co.uk · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Vivienne, aged 18, filed a petition to change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. www.nvinoticias.com · www.diariodeleon.es · www.krone.at · closeronline.co.uk · okmagazine.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Zahara is seeking to adopt the name Zahara Marley Jolie. www.nvinoticias.com · www.diariodeleon.es · www.krone.at · closeronline.co.uk · okmagazine.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Court hearings are scheduled for Maddox on 14 September, Zahara on 28 September and Vivienne on 2 November. www.nvinoticias.com · closeronline.co.uk · okmagazine.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Angelina Jolie has said she is not angry and is focusing on her children's emotional wellbeing. www.nvinoticias.com · www.diariodeleon.es · www.krone.at · closeronline.co.uk
- [● 5 SOURCES] Maddox intends to become Maddox Chivan Jolie. www.nvinoticias.com · www.diariodeleon.es · www.krone.at · closeronline.co.uk · okmagazine.com