Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest daughter petitions to change her last name, removing ‘Pitt’
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, the youngest daughter of prominent actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has recently initiated legal proceedings to drop her father’s surname. Just one week after turning 18, Vivienne filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court. A hearing is scheduled for November 2, indicating a formal process as she seeks to redefine her identity.
According to a media source, the court documents cited “personal” reasons for this decision, reflecting a nuanced and private reflection on her familial ties. This action aligns with her siblings’ recent name change petitions. Notably, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the couple’s first biological child, was the inaugural sibling to file for a name change upon reaching the age of 18, now being known simply as Shiloh Jolie.
Vivienne’s decision to file for this change follows in the footsteps of her siblings Maddox and Zahara, both of whom have already made similar moves. Earlier this month, Maddox and Zahara took out public advertisements to announce their intentions to remove the Pitt surname, adhering to California law, which mandates a public notice when one wishes to change their name. This legal requirement aims to provide an opportunity for any opposition to the change to be voiced.
The family has experienced considerable discord in recent years, particularly post their parents’ separation in 2016. Allegations of an altercation on an airplane involving Pitt and their children may have contributed to the strained dynamics within the family. An FBI investigation ultimately cleared Pitt of all allegations related to child abuse, but the emotional ramifications of this incident have been palpable among the siblings, as evidenced in their recent naming decisions.
Angelina Jolie, 51, and Brad Pitt, 62, share a total of six children, all of whom have faced the public scrutiny associated with their parents’ high-profile divorce. The former couple has struggled to provide a stable environment for their children amid ongoing legal challenges and sustained media attention.
While Brad Pitt’s representatives maintain that he has a respectful relationship with his children, the recent actions taken by his children suggest a complex dynamic that may evolve over time. As Vivienne embarks on the journey toward her identity as simply “Vivienne Jolie,” it remains to be seen how these family relationships will continue to develop in the public eye.
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