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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is said to have independently hired a lawyer to assist in dropping her father’s last name from her official documents.
A source relayed to “Entertainment Tonight” that Shiloh took matters into her own hands by self-financing the legal move, which her mother was allegedly unaware of.
As the young dancer turned 18 last May 27, she initiated the request to be recognized as “Shiloh Jolie” instead of “Shiloh Jolie-Pitt”.
Representatives for Angelina and Brad, aged 48 and 60 respectively, have not yet responded to Page Six for comments on the matter.
Reportedly, Shiloh follows in the footsteps of her siblings who appear to be distancing themselves from the name “Pitt”.
Angelina and Brad’s other daughter, 15-year-old Vivienne, had her name listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in a Playbill for “The Outsiders”, though it is unknown if she has made any legal changes.
Zahara, who is 19 years old, addressed herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” during her induction into the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College in November 2023.
Maddox, the eldest sibling at 22, reportedly uses the last name “Jolie” on non-legal documents according to a 2021 Us Weekly article.
Angelina originally aimed for sole custody during her divorce filing in 2016, which would follow an incident where Brad allegedly became physical with her and two of their children on a private jet.
Angelina and Brad’s family unit, aside from Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne, includes their sons Pax, 20, and Knox, 15.
The breakdown of the marriage between the “Girl, Interrupted” and “Moneyball” actors occurred after twelve years together, punctuated by disputes over their children’s custody.
FAQ: Understanding Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s Name Change
Q: Why did Shiloh Jolie-Pitt hire her own lawyer for the name change?
A: Reports suggest that Shiloh wanted to handle the name change independently, and thus hired and paid for her own lawyer without her mother’s involvement.
Q: Has Shiloh’s name change been legally approved?
A: There has been no confirmation as to whether the name change has been legally approved yet.
Q: Are Shiloh’s siblings also dropping the Pitt surname?
A: Some of Shiloh’s siblings appear to be distancing themselves from the Pitt surname, such as Zahara and Vivienne, though it’s uncertain if they have pursued legal name changes.
Q: Did Angelina Jolie influence Shiloh’s decision to change her name?
A: According to sources, Angelina was not aware of Shiloh’s decision to hire a lawyer and seek a name change, implying that it was Shiloh’s personal choice.