Vivienne Jolie Officially Drops Pitt From Legal Name in California Court
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest daughter, Vivienne, has officially dropped her father’s last name following a November 2 court approval by a California court, the magazine People reported.
The 18-year-old filed the paperwork in July shortly after turning 18, changing her legal moniker from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. This legal step follows an earlier public distancing in May 2024, when the Playbill for the Broadway musical The Outsiders—which she worked on alongside her mother—listed her simply as Vivienne Jolie.
Several Siblings Follow Suit With Name Changes
Vivienne’s decision mirrors actions taken by several of her siblings in recent years. In September, a California court approved 21-year-old Zahara’s request to legally become Zahara Marley Jolie after she filed the paperwork in June following preparations in late April. Their oldest brother, Maddox, 25, also completed his name change in September to Maddox Chivan Jolie, dropping the hyphenated Pitt surname. The former couple’s daughter Shiloh, 20, was the first sibling to make the legal move, filing for the change in 2024 immediately upon reaching adulthood.
Meanwhile, the broader family dynamic involves distinct divisions. Reports in The Mirror and Daily Mail indicate that Brad Pitt has experienced strained relations with several children, including Pax, 22, who was previously photographed with friends leaving the Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. A source close to the actor told the Daily Mail that Pitt considers the relationship with Pax unfixable and feels he has zero concern over his actions, while adding that the actor blames Angelina Jolie for the fractured family ties.
Jolie and Pitt Finalize Divorce After Prolonged Legal Battle
The name changes unfold against the backdrop of a prolonged legal separation between Jolie and Pitt. The couple split in 2016 after 12 years together, including two years of marriage, following an incident on a private plane on September 14, 2016. The former couple officially finalized their divorce terms in December 2024, concluding a years-long legal battle over assets and custody.
Regarding the finalization of the divorce, Pitt offered a rare comment to GQ, stating, I think it wasn’t any big deal. Just something concluding. Legally.
On the other side, an attorney for Jolie told the Associated Press at the time of the settlement, Truthfully, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved that this one chapter is finished.
Common Questions About the Jolie-Pitt Family Legal Changes
Which Jolie-Pitt children have legally changed their names?
Shiloh, Zahara, Maddox, and Vivienne have all officially dropped Pitt from their surnames through California court proceedings after reaching adulthood.
When was the divorce finalized between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt?
The former couple reached a final official agreement on their divorce in December 2024, eight years after their initial separation in 2016.
How many children do Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt share?
The former couple shares six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
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