Brad Pitt’s daughter Vivienne has petitioned a California court to remove “Pitt” from her legal surname. The filing came shortly after her 18th birthday, as the Baltimore Chronicle notes.
Why Vivienne Jolie-Pitt requested a name change
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt filed her petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court. She wants to become legally known as Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
Court documents list the reason as “personal.” The filing does not provide further details about her decision.
A hearing on the requested name change is scheduled for November 2, 2026. Until a judge approves it, Jolie-Pitt remains her legal surname.
Vivienne had already used the Jolie surname
The name change did not emerge without warning. Vivienne was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the 2024 Playbill for The Outsiders.
She worked as an assistant to Angelina Jolie, who served as a producer on the Broadway musical. The production later won the Tony Award for best musical.
Several details show how the new surname entered her public life:
- She used Vivienne Jolie in The Outsiders Playbill.
- She worked alongside Angelina Jolie on the Broadway production.
- She filed after reaching the legal age to petition independently.
- She cited personal reasons in the court documents.
The petition now seeks to make that professional name legally official. Neither Vivienne nor her parents have publicly explained the specific circumstances.
Which Jolie-Pitt children have changed their names
Vivienne is not the first sibling to remove or stop using Pitt. Shiloh secured legal approval for her name change in August 2024.
| Child | Reported name-related action |
|---|---|
| Shiloh | Legally changed her surname to Jolie |
| Zahara | Filed to remove Pitt from her surname |
| Maddox | Filed a similar legal petition |
| Vivienne | Requested the name Vivienne Marcheline Jolie |
Zahara and Maddox have also pursued formal changes, according to recent reports. Their court proceedings remain separate from Vivienne’s case.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne. The former couple reached a divorce settlement in December 2024 after years of legal disputes.
Angelina Jolie credits her children for renewed confidence
Angelina Jolie recently said her “fighting spirit” had returned. She credited her older children with encouraging her to travel and resume more public work.
The actress said they wanted her to “get out and do things.” Her comments did not directly address Vivienne’s petition or the family’s surname changes.
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