Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Files for Legal Name Change Amid Family Turmoil
In a significant legal move, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has filed in a Los Angeles court to officially change her last name to Jolie, shedding her father's surname. The filing was submitted on May 27, coinciding with her 18th birthday. This decision follows in the footsteps of her siblings, who have also distanced themselves from Pitt's last name, a development widely reported by multiple news outlets including the BBC.
Born in 2006 in Swakopmund, Namibia, Shiloh is the couple's third child. Angelina Jolie, prior to her marriage to Brad Pitt, had already adopted two children, Maddox and Zahara, who Pitt later adopted. The couple, who divorced in 2016 after 12 years together and two years of marriage, are still tangled in ongoing legal battles related to their estate and custody of their children. The dispute over the Château Miraval, a wine estate in France, remains unresolved.
Family Dynamics and Public Appearances
Shiloh is not alone in her decision to drop the Pitt surname. Her sisters, Zahara and Vivienne, have also publicly used the Jolie name. Zahara presented herself as Zahara Marley Jolie at her sorority in Atlanta, and Vivienne, who has been assisting in the Broadway musical 'The Outsiders,' is known as Vivienne Jolie in the production's credits.
The family dynamics appeared strained as Angelina Jolie and her daughters frequently attend events together, often spotted by the media. Angelina and Vivienne were seen together multiple times in recent months, a clear testament to their close bond. Despite accusations of domestic violence against Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie has been vocal in her efforts to support her children.
Continuous Legal Battles and Public Reactions
Brad Pitt's ongoing legal struggles add another layer to this complex family narrative. Accused by Angelina Jolie of domestic violence during a 2016 flight from Los Angeles to France, Pitt has faced immense public scrutiny. Jolie's lawyers have alleged that Pitt's abusive behavior predates this infamous flight and extends to physical abuses towards the children, prompting the divorce. The legal battle has been fierce and public, with allegations and counter-allegations surrounding child custody and estate ownership.
Pax, another of Jolie-Pitt's children, expressed his views on social media, denouncing his father's behavior, adding to the family's public discourse. As the legal drama continues, it is evident that the rift within the Jolie-Pitt family remains deep and unresolved, with each family member taking their stances.
- Angelina Jolie and daughter Vivienne recently made public appearances together, including a visit to a Broadway musical and a shopping trip in New York. Their close bond is evident in these interactions amid the ongoing family tensions.
- Shiloh's decision to change her name legally is seen as a significant step, marking a formal distancing from Pitt, unlike her siblings who have adopted the Jolie name in public and professional contexts without legal proceedings.
