Brad Pitt’s daughter, Shiloh, appears to be distancing herself from her father, at least in terms of her surname, as she has officially moved to drop “Pitt” from her name. Recently turning 18 on May 27, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has taken the steps to legally change her name to simply Shiloh Jolie, a change she initiated on her birthday, which also fell on Memorial Day this year.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter, Shiloh, filed a request to legally drop Pitt from her surname on her 18th birthday. pic.twitter.com/6fUCEx8469
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 31, 2024
The decision to file for a name change on such a significant day—her entrance into adulthood—signals a poignant choice in Shiloh’s personal life. This act is particularly revealing given the known tensions between Brad Pitt and his children following his high-profile and ongoing divorce proceedings with Angelina Jolie, which began in 2016. The couple’s split has been both public and acrimonious, casting a long shadow over the family dynamics.
Although the legal change to Shiloh’s name has not yet been finalized, it seems to be only a matter of time before the adjustment is officially recognized. Shiloh is one of the three biological children of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who also have three adopted children. Among them is 19-year-old Zahara Jolie, who similarly opts not to use the “Pitt” surname. This pattern is mirrored in the actions of 15-year-old Vivienne, another daughter of Brad and Angelina. Vivienne has chosen to identify herself solely with her mother’s surname, notably listed as Vivienne Jolie in a playbill for a recent Broadway musical produced by Angelina Jolie, where she worked as a production assistant.
Happy 18 Birthday Shiloh Jolie pic.twitter.com/HnDsbp0LMK
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The oldest sibling, 22-year-old Maddox, also reportedly avoids using the “Pitt” surname, though he has not taken legal steps like Shiloh to formalize this change. Shiloh’s decision to pursue a legal alteration in her name marks a significant step, not only in her relationship with her family but also in her personal identity as she navigates adulthood.
As the family dynamics continue to unfold in the public eye, the choice by several of Jolie and Pitt’s children to distance themselves from the Pitt surname speaks volumes about their current personal and familial affiliations. We have attempted to contact Brad Pitt’s representatives for comment, but there has been no response at this time. This unfolding story continues to capture attention as it develops, highlighting the ongoing impact of family relationships and personal identity within the sphere of public figures.
Major points
- Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, recently turned 18, filed paperwork to legally change her name by dropping “Pitt” and adopting “Shiloh Jolie” as her new surname.
- The name change request was filed on her 18th birthday, coinciding with Memorial Day, signaling a significant personal decision as she entered adulthood.
- The move reflects ongoing family dynamics, considering Brad Pitt’s strained relationship with his children following his contentious divorce from Angelina Jolie in 2016.
- Shiloh’s siblings, Zahara and Vivienne, also prefer not to use the “Pitt” surname, with Vivienne even using “Jolie” exclusively in public engagements.
- While Shiloh’s legal name change is pending, it marks a clear statement about her personal identity and familial affiliations.
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News