On her momentous 18th birthday, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt took a significant step by officially requesting to remove “Pitt” from her name.
This move, reported by TMZ, signifies a deliberate distancing from her famous father, Brad Pitt.
The anticipated change will see her known simply as “Shiloh Jolie.”
In a recent development, theater attendees noticed a similar adjustment with Vivienne, another child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
In the Playbill for “The Outsiders,” she was listed as “Vivienne Jolie” without the hyphenated surname she previously used.
While Vivienne’s alteration is visible publicly, it remains uncertain if she has undertaken a legal name change like her older sister.
Zahara, the eldest daughter of the former power couple, attracted attention half a year ago when she introduced herself using only her mother’s maiden name, signifying a break from her father’s surname.
Additionally, Maddox, the ex-couple’s son, aged 22, reportedly opts not to use “Pitt” in non-legal documents, favoring his mother’s surname instead.
Despite his desire to legally alter his name, Angelina Jolie did not endorse this decision previously.
Following the divorce filing by Angelina Jolie in 2016 and her plea for full custody of their six children, including Vivienne, Zahara, Maddox, Shiloh, Pax, and Knox, the family dynamics have been tumultuous.
Reports suggest varying degrees of estrangement between the children and their father, Brad Pitt.
Notably, Pax expressed strong sentiments towards his estranged father in a private 2020 Father’s Day post, criticizing Pitt’s conduct and its impact on the family.
The divorce proceedings between the former “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” stars have endured since 2016, with legal separation granted in 2019 but the finalization pending.
Despite the public scrutiny and personal challenges, the Jolie-Pitt family continues to navigate the complexities of their relationships amid the spotlight of fame and scrutiny.
