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Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the 18-year-old youngest daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a petition in Los Angeles to legally remove her father's surname, according to US media citing court documents. She cited 'personal' reasons for the name change, which would make her legal name Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. A court hearing is scheduled for early November. Vivienne follows the example of her older siblings Shiloh, Zahara, and Maddox, who have also filed or completed similar name changes. The article notes the background of the high-profile divorce between Jolie and Pitt, which began in 2016 amid allegations of physical altercations, though the investigation against Pitt was ultimately dropped. The family has since been involved in years of custody and financial disputes.
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Angelina Jolie with her children Shiloh, Zahara, Vivienne, Maddox, and Knox in 2021. Source: Yui Mok/PA Wire/dpa
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the youngest daughter of divorced Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie (51) and Brad Pitt (62), has filed a petition in Los Angeles to change her name. The 18-year-old, whose legal name is Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, seeks to remove her father's surname, according to US media citing court documents.
Citing "personal" reasons on the petition form, Vivienne has requested the change. A court hearing has been scheduled for early November, as reported by US magazine People.
Following in Her Siblings' Footsteps
Vivienne is following the example of her older siblings:
- Shiloh (20): Filed a petition in 2024 and officially dropped her father's surname.
- Zahara (21): Currently seeking the legally registered name "Zahara Marley Jolie."
- Maddox (24): Currently seeking the legally registered name "Maddox Chivan Jolie."
Petitions from Zahara and Maddox are underway, with hearings expected in September that could approve the changes.
Family Background
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have three biological children together: Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox. Pitt also assumed the father role for Jolie's adopted children: Maddox, Pax, and Zahara.
The couple's long relationship ended in 2016 when Jolie filed for divorce. She accused Pitt of physical altercations toward her and the children. Police investigated the alleged incident, but the investigation against Pitt was ultimately dropped. Years of disputes over custody and finances followed.
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Brad Pitt's youngest daughter Vivienne files to drop his last name