Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, on her 18th birthday, files legal paperwork to drop ‘Pitt’ from her surname. This move comes as part of a growing trend of distance from her father, Brad Pitt, amid ongoing family tensions.
In a notable legal move on her 18th birthday, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed paperwork to officially change her surname, removing ‘Pitt.’
Shiloh’s decision to drop her father’s surname comes after years of highly publicized tensions between her parents, which have been marked by legal battles, media controversies, and personal disputes. This name change is the latest in a string of actions that suggest the children are increasingly siding with their mother, Angelina, in the aftermath of their parents’ 2019 divorce.
The Name Change: A Symbol of Independence
Shiloh’s name change request, filed on her 18th birthday, represents a significant step in her transition into adulthood. The legal process to change her name is still ongoing, but it’s expected to be finalized soon. From now on, Shiloh’s legal name will simply be Shiloh Jolie, dropping ‘Pitt’ entirely.
This is not the first time a member of the Jolie-Pitt brood has made a similar decision. Recently, Shiloh’s sister Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 15, also opted to drop her father’s surname in certain public records, such as in the official Playbill for The Outsiders, a project she helped produce with her mother.
Sibling Trend: A Shift Towards Angelina
Shiloh is not alone in distancing herself from Brad Pitt. Her older sister, Zahara Jolie, 19, has reportedly been using ‘Jolie’ instead of ‘Jolie-Pitt,’ and Maddox, 22, the eldest of the siblings, also no longer uses ‘Pitt’ in his surname. It appears that Shiloh’s name change is part of a broader trend among the children to emphasize their connection to their mother, as tensions between their parents remain high.
In addition to the name changes, Shiloh’s brother Pax, 21, publicly criticized Brad Pitt in 2020, calling him an “awful human being” in a scathing Instagram post. This post resurfaced recently, shedding further light on the strained relationships within the family.
Ongoing Family Struggles
The ongoing discontent between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has been heavily publicized, with both sides involved in legal disputes. In April of this year, Jolie filed papers in Los Angeles Superior Court accusing Pitt of physical abuse, a claim that Pitt has vehemently denied. The couple continues to battle over the sale of a French winery they purchased together, further fueling the animosity between them.
As Shiloh takes this legal step toward shedding her father’s surname, it underscores the complex dynamics within the Jolie-Pitt family. While Shiloh is the first to officially file for the name change, the broader message seems clear: the children are increasingly aligning themselves with their mother as their parents’ legal battles and personal conflicts persist.
