The child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Shiloh, is reportedly pursuing a legal change to her surname, aiming to remove ‘Pitt’, according to recent legal documents.
TMZ reports that the legal filings occurred on Memorial Day, which coincided with Shiloh’s 18th birthday, on May 27. Shiloh appears to follow in the footsteps of her siblings, as PEOPLE notes that her sister, Vivienne, is credited as Vivienne Jolie in a playbill for “The Outsiders,” and their sibling, Zahara, introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie to her sorority at Spellman College, as seen in a video by Essence.
This push for a name change follows the narrative of a tense relationship within the family, highlighted by past reports. In 2022, Jolie accused Pitt in an FBI report from 2016 of having physically harmed her and their children during an incident on a private flight. Further allegations emerged in April of 2024 stating that Pitt had not only previously been physically abusive towards Jolie but also turned his aggression towards their children during the notorious flight. “Jolie then immediately left him,” stated the new filing.
Pitt filed a lawsuit against Jolie in February 2022, claiming she violated his contractural rights after Jolie sold her shares in their jointly owned French winery, Château Miraval. In a countersuit, Jolie offered more details about the aforementioned plane incident, alleging that Pitt “choked one of the children and struck another in the face” as well as “grabbed Jolie by the head and shook her,” as documented by Variety.
FAQs about Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s Name Change
- Who is Shiloh Jolie-Pitt?
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is the child of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. - Why does Shiloh Jolie-Pitt want to change her surname?
While the specific reasons have not been disclosed, the desire to change her surname comes in the wake of reports about a strained family dynamic. - Have any of Shiloh’s siblings changed their surnames?
Yes, Shiloh’s siblings Vivienne and Zahara have reportedly used Jolie as their last name in various settings. - What were the allegations made against Brad Pitt?
Angelina Jolie alleged that Brad Pitt had been physically abusive towards her and their children, specifically during a private plane flight in 2016. - How has Brad Pitt responded to the allegations?
Brad Pitt has sued Angelina Jolie over a separate matter involving the sale of Château Miraval winery, but he has not publicly commented on the abuse allegations related to the name change.