Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Children Shed 'Pitt' Surname Amidst Family Turmoil
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the first biological child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has taken the legal step of removing her father's surname, coinciding with her 18th birthday on May 27. This development follows the ongoing stormy relationship between Pitt and his children since his high-profile divorce from Jolie in 2016. Shiloh's legal move was highlighted by TMZ, revealing that she now wishes to be known solely as 'Shiloh Jolie.'
Shiloh isn't the only child distancing herself from Pitt. Her younger sister, Vivienne, recently opted not to use 'Pitt' on the program for the Broadway musical 'The Outsiders,' where she works alongside her mother. Similarly, Zahara, another sibling, introduced herself using only the Jolie surname during a university induction ceremony, reflecting a growing trend among Angelina Jolie's children.
A Family Torn Apart by Allegations and Legal Battles
The Jolie-Pitt family dynamics have been fractured, with pronounced distancing from their father. In the wake of the 2016 split, allegations of physical abuse have marred Pitt's relationship with his children. According to reports, Jolie has accused Pitt of physical abuse, with further claims that she encourages the children to avoid their father. The animosity reached a peak when Brad Pitt renounced joint custody on March 31, further straining familial bonds.
Public statements by the children also underline the depth of the rift. In a private Instagram post, Pax notoriously criticized his father, denouncing Pitt's treatment of the family. This sentiment of estrangement was echoed by other siblings as they symbolically and legally rejected their paternal surname. The family's disputes have even extended to legal battles over a vineyard in France, underscoring the depth of their discord.
As the divorce proceedings between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue, the decisions by their children to shed the Pitt name signify a strong alignment with their mother, reflecting the ongoing tension and battles within one of Hollywood's most famous families.
- The trend of distancing from Brad Pitt is not limited to symbolic gestures. Legal documents and public behaviors from the Jolie-Pitt children have shown a clear and deliberate move to disconnect from their father's identity. Shiloh's recent legal name change emphasizes a significant step in her personal autonomy, distinguishing her adulthood milestones from her family's turbulent past.
- Earlier in the year, Jolie's lawyers accused Pitt of a history of physical abuse, which the actor has denied. The ongoing allegations have intensified the scrutiny of Pitt's public image and his relationship with his children. This discord has also played out in public forums, from university stages to social media, reflecting the broader psychological and emotional impacts on the Jolie-Pitt children.
