Kids of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Who Changed Their Names
Four of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children have begun the process of removing “Pitt” from their names.
Since Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016 citing “irreconcilable differences,” Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne have distanced themselves, either publicly or legally, from their renowned father by changing their last names. (Jolie and Pitt also have sons Pax and Knox, who have not disclosed any name changes.)
“[Brad] is deeply affected by the fact that his children choose not to publicly associate with his last name,” a source informed Us Weekly in May 2026. “It’s been very challenging for him.”
The couple finalized their divorce in December 2024, but the F1 actor continues to be estranged from several of his children.
Scroll down to discover which of Pitt and Jolie’s children have changed their last names:
Shiloh Makes a Change on Her 18th Birthday
On her 18th birthday in May 2024, Shiloh filed a motion to change her last name. According to court documents acquired by Us, she requested to eliminate “Pitt” and be referred to as Shiloh Jolie. Her petition was granted three months later without a hearing.
“[Shiloh] hired her own lawyer and financed it herself,” a source revealed to Us in June 2024.
An insider further noted that Pitt was “devastated by this decision,” stating, “For him, it was more than just a name change — it represented a deeper estrangement that has been developing for years.”
Zahara Made Her Move Public During College
In April 2026, Zahara filed her own petition in California to legally become Zahara Jolie, which was processed that June.
Prior to this, she was introduced as “Zahara Marley Jolie” during her Spelman College graduation. Zahara used the same name in 2023 when she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, saying, “My name is Zahara Marley Jolie, all the way from Los Angeles, California. … I am this line’s No. 7.”
A source clarified that Pitt was not affected by Zahara’s choice.
“The children are now adults and are capable of making their own choices,” the insider told Us. “It’s truly unfortunate that [Pitt] attempts to portray himself as a victim. When will people begin asking the real questions about what happened to the kids?”
Maddox Also Files to Drop ‘Pitt’
In May 2026, Maddox submitted his own paperwork to legally become Maddox Chivan Jolie, opting for his middle name instead of Pitt, Us confirmed. (Jolie adopted Maddox before dating Pitt, although the actor later became his legal guardian.)
A few months prior, Maddox was credited as “Maddox Jolie” in the end credits of Jolie’s film Couture, where he served as an assistant director.
Vivienne Drops ‘Pitt’ Professionally and More
Vivienne was credited as a production assistant for the Broadway show The Outsiders, produced by her mother, with the Playbill listing her name as Vivienne Jolie.
According to the couple’s custody arrangement, Pitt maintains visitation rights with Vivienne and Knox, both of whom are still minors as of 2026.
Us confirmed in July 2026 that Vivienne has also filed to remove “Pitt” from her surname.
This story was produced with the assistance of AI tools and edited by journalists.
