# Jolie family surname changes and career revival > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/angelina-jolie-film-couture-promotion > Updated: 2026-08-24T01:56:00.000Z. Sources: 283. Developments: 26. Angelina Jolie’s drama *Couture* opened in U.S. theatres on 26 June 2026. The film, directed by Alice Winocour, follows Maxine Walker, an American visual artist diagnosed with breast cancer during Paris Fashion Week. Jolie uses the role to promote breast-cancer awareness, linking her character’s diagnosis to her own preventive double mastectomy in 2013 following a BRCA1 gene mutation. In promotion interviews, Jolie confirmed she has not dated since her divorce from Brad Pitt was finalised in December 2024, describing a ten-year period of feeling “a little broken” but now feeling ready to “live again” and “be free again.” She noted that her daughters are urging her to rediscover herself beyond motherhood. Family surname changes have accelerated. Shiloh Jolie successfully removed “Pitt” from her name in August 2024. Zahara Marley Jolie (21) and Maddox Chivan Jolie (24) filed petitions in July 2026 to drop “Pitt,” with Maddox’s hearing set for mid-September. Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt (18) has taken significant legal steps to officially drop her father’s surname, citing “personal reasons.” Having reached the legal age of 18, she filed her petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court in mid-July 2026. She has fulfilled the mandatory requirement of publishing legal notices in the Los Angeles Daily Journal for four consecutive weeks between 24 July and 14 August 2026. A court hearing is scheduled for 2 November 2026 to determine if the request to be legally recognized as Vivienne Marcheline Jolie will be granted. This follows her professional use of the name “Vivienne Jolie” during her work on the Broadway production “The Outsiders.” Pax remains the only sibling still publicly using the name. Brad Pitt has expressed that he will not contest his children’s decisions, stating that “intervening would not improve the family situation.” ## Claims - Four of Angelina Jolie's six children have filed legal petitions to remove Brad Pitt's surname from their official documents. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Shiloh obtained authorization to use the name Shiloh Jolie. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Vivienne, aged 18, filed a petition to change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Zahara is seeking to adopt the name Zahara Marley Jolie. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Maddox intends to become Maddox Chivan Jolie. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The legal proceedings are taking place in California courts. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Angelina Jolie has said she is not angry and is focusing on her children's emotional wellbeing. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Court hearings are scheduled for Maddox on 14 September, Zahara on 28 September and Vivienne on 2 November. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt has filed a petition to legally change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Vivienne signed the name-change paperwork on July 12, 2026, her 18th birthday. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Vivienne completed the required four-week legal notice publication in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A court hearing for the name change is scheduled for November 2, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Vivienne Marcheline Jolie nears official name change Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt has completed key legal steps in California to officially drop her father Brad Pitt's surname, with a final court hearing scheduled for November 2, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivienne-marcheline-jolie-nears-official-name-change ### 2026-08-21: Vivienne Jolie takes legal steps to drop father Brad Pitt's surname Vivienne Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has completed legal requirements to officially drop her father's surname, with a court hearing set for November 2. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivienne-jolie-pitt-seeks-to-legally-drop-father-brad-pitts-surname ### 2026-08-13: Brad Pitt remains hopeful despite children dropping his surname Brad Pitt remains hopeful about reconnecting with his children, who have legally sought to drop his surname, while also addressing his recent return to drinking after seven years of sobriety. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-remains-optimistic-regarding-estrangement-from-adult-children ### 2026-08-01: Vivienne Jolie Files Court Petition to Drop Pitt Surname Vivienne Jolie, 18, petitioned a California court to drop the Pitt surname, continuing a family trend of name changes after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivienne-jolie-files-court-petition-to-drop-pitt-surname ### 2026-07-26: Vivienne Jolie Drops Pitt Surname in Legal Name Change Vivienne Jolie‑Pitt legally changes her name to Vivienne Jolie, joining three siblings who have dropped the Pitt surname; a court hearing is set for Nov. 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivienne-jolie-drops-pitt-surname-in-legal-name-change ### 2026-07-24: Vivienne Jolie seeks legal removal of Pitt surname 18‑year‑old Vivienne Jolie filed a Los Angeles court petition to drop “Pitt” from her name, joining siblings who have also sought to remove their father’s surname. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivienne-jolie-seeks-legal-removal-of-pitt-surname ### 2026-07-22: Vivienne Jolie Files Petition to Drop Pitt Surname Vivienne Jolie‑Pitt, 18, petitioned a Los Angeles court to drop “Pitt” from her name, joining three siblings who have done the same amid ongoing family disputes. 59 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivienne-jolie-petitions-los-angeles-court-to-drop-pitt-surname ### 2026-07-17: Brad Pitt's children Zahara and Maddox file petitions to drop Pitt surname Brad Pitt’s children Zahara (21) and Maddox (24) have petitioned a Los Angeles court to drop the Pitt surname, with rulings expected in September, amid ongoing family legal disputes. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitts-children-zahara-and-maddox-file-petitions-to-drop-pitt-surname ### 2026-07-15: Brad Pitt says he will not contest children's move to drop his surname Brad Pitt says he won’t fight his children’s legal petitions to drop the Pitt surname, as Zahara and Maddox move forward with name‑change proceedings in California. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolies-children-drop-pitt-surname-in-legal-name-changes ### 2026-07-13: Brad Pitt's children Zahara and Maddox seek to drop “Pitt” surname Zahara (21) and Maddox (24) have completed the legal notice step to drop “Pitt” from their names, with hearings set for September; they follow sister Shiloh’s 2024 name change amid a strained post‑divorce Pitt‑ 67 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zahara-jolie-files-petition-to-drop-pitt-surname-in-california-court ### 2026-07-04: Angelina Jolie says her children helped restore her fighting spirit after divorce Angelina Jolie says her children helped restore her fighting spirit after her divorce from Brad Pitt, and she has not dated since, focusing on raising their six kids. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-her-children-helped-restore-her-fighting-spirit-after-divorce ### 2026-07-01: Angelina Jolie says she has remained single since divorce from Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie revealed she’s been single for ten years since her Brad Pitt divorce, focusing on her children and personal healing while promoting the film *Couture*. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-she-has-remained-single-since-divorce-from-brad-pitt ### 2026-06-30: Angelina Jolie says she remains single and worries about her health Angelina Jolie says she has been single since divorcing Brad Pitt a decade ago and, citing family cancer history, feels her time is limited while preparing her children for her possible absence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-she-remains-single-and-worries-about-her-health ### 2026-06-30: Angela Jolie says she hasn't dated in ten years after Brad Pitt divorce Angela Jolie reveals she hasn’t dated since her 2016 divorce from Brad Pitt, focusing on her six children and now seeking personal freedom as her adult daughters encourage her. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angela-jolie-says-she-hasnt-dated-in-ten-years-after-brad-pitt-divorce ### 2026-06-30: Angelina Jolie says she’s been single for a decade since Brad Pitt divorce Angelina Jolie reveals she’s been single for ten years since her 2024 divorce from Brad Pitt, focusing on her six children while promoting her new film Couture. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-she-hasnt-dated-since-2016-divorce-from-brad-pitt ### 2026-06-30: Angelina Jolie says she has not dated since her 2016 divorce from Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie told Yahoo Entertainment she has not dated since her 2016 divorce from Brad Pitt, focusing on her children and an upcoming film role. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-she-has-not-dated-since-her-2016-divorce-from-brad-pitt ### 2026-06-29: Anđelina Džoli’s Film “Couture” Explores Personal Breast‑Cancer Journey Anđelina Džoli’s new film “Couture,” starring her as director Maksin, intertwines a Paris Fashion Week romance with a breast‑cancer diagnosis, reflecting Džoli’s own BRCA1‑related surgery; it debuted at Toronto 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anelina-dolis-film-couture-explores-personal-breastcancer-journey ### 2026-06-29: Angelina Jolie says she hasn’t dated since 2016 Brad Pitt divorce Angelina Jolie tells Yahoo Entertainment she hasn’t dated since her 2016 divorce from Brad Pitt, focusing on her children; her daughters now encourage her to reclaim her own identity. 41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-opens-up-about-life-ten-years-after-brad-pitt-divorce ### 2026-06-26: Angelina Jolie confirms she has been single since finalizing divorce from Brad Pitt Angelina Jolie says she has remained single since her 2024 divorce from Brad Pitt, focusing on family and now seeking a new personal phase. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-confirms-she-has-been-single-since-finalizing-divorce-from-brad-pitt ### 2026-06-24: Angelina Jolie’s film “Couture” opens in U.S. theaters Angelina Jolie stars in the French drama “Couture”, opening in U.S. theaters on June 26 2026 after a French release and a Toronto festival debut; streaming is not yet available. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolies-film-couture-opens-in-us-theaters ### 2026-06-23: Angelina Jolie details post-divorce life as children drop Pitt surname Angelina Jolie discusses life after her divorce, children dropping the Pitt name, and reclaiming her spirit; Brad Pitt seeks to reconnect with them amid rumors of past reconciliation hopes. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolies-children-navigate-postdivorce-family-ties ### 2026-06-21: Angelina Jolie discusses family cancer history and her new film “Couture” Angelina Jolie talks about her BRCA1‑related cancer risk, preventive mastectomy, family loss, and how her new film “Couture” sparks conversations on cancer with her daughters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-discusses-family-cancer-history-and-her-new-film-couture ### 2026-06-19: Angelina Jolie says her children restored her fighting spirit after Brad Pitt divorce Angelina Jolie says her six children helped her regain confidence after an eight‑year divorce battle with Brad Pitt, noting their support and her own health challenges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-her-children-restored-her-fighting-spirit-after-brad-pitt-divorce ### 2026-06-18: Angelina Jolie says her fighting spirit is back, helped by children who are shedding Pitt surname Angelina Jolie says her fighting spirit is back, thanks to her six grown children, most of whom have dropped the Pitt surname; only Pax still uses it and stays in touch with his dad’s family. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-her-warrior-spirit-has-returned-after-a-decadelong-divorce-from-brad-pitt ### 2026-06-18: Angelina Jolie says her adult children inspire her acting return Angelina Jolie says her adult children have revived her fighting spirit and prompted her to return to acting, choosing short, nearby projects after her 2016 split from Brad Pitt. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-says-her-adult-children-inspire-her-acting-return ### 2026-06-17: Angelina Jolie returns to acting with personal film “Couture” Angelina Jolie returns to acting in Couture, a film about a filmmaker’s breast‑cancer diagnosis that reflects Jolie’s own health history; she says her “fighting spirit” is back, thanks to her six children, and, 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angelina-jolie-premieres-cancerthemed-film-couture-in-new-york --- Cite as: Jolie family surname changes and career revival. 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