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Los Angeles teen Vivienne Jolie files to drop Pitt surname

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LOS ANGELES — Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, the youngest daughter of actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to remove “Pitt” from her last name, according to court documents reported this week. The filing came one week after Vivienne turned 18, the age at which she could legally request the change herself without a guardian. The petition lists the reason for the request as “personal” and asks the court to formalize the name she already uses in professional settings, including her work in theater. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 2 November in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — Vivienne is the fourth of the former couple’s six children to initiate a move away from using Brad Pitt’s surname, reflecting a broader pattern within the family. Media outlets report that her older sister Shiloh, a dancer and the first biological child of Pitt and Jolie, was the first sibling to begin distancing herself from the Pitt name in professional and public contexts. The latest filing underscores that the children, now reaching adulthood, are making individual legal and personal decisions about how they wish to be identified, while the court process will determine when Vivienne’s name change becomes official.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

May 2024 Vivienne turns eighteen years old
Late May 2024 Files name-change petition independently
Late May 2024 Lists reason as strictly personal
Late May 2024 Petition submitted in Los Angeles
Late May 2024 Media outlets obtain court documents
2 Nov 2024 Court hearing currently scheduled
After hearing Official ruling on surname expected

Why This Matters to You

This story highlights the importance of personal identity. As Vivienne Jolie-Pitt reaches adulthood, she's asserting her independence, much like any teen. It's a reminder to respect and support our own kids' choices as they grow up.

The Bottom Line

Vivienne's name change is a personal decision, not a Hollywood scandal. It's a reminder that even in high-profile families, individual identity matters. If you know a young adult navigating their own identity, this might be worth sharing.