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Zahara Marley Jolie to Drop ‘Pitt’ Surname at September Hearing

7/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, 21, petitioned a court to drop “Pitt,” and if no opposition, a judge can change name to Zahara Marley Jolie at a September 28 hearing.
She satisfied notice rules by publishing notices in the Daily Journal on June 16, 23, 30 and July 7.
Sister Shiloh dropped “Pitt” on her 18th birthday in May 2024, brother Maddox filed a request in May 2026, and six children have distanced themselves from the surname.

History

Historical Context

The 2024 petition by Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to drop “Pitt” echoes the 2020 “Megxit” episode, when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they would relinquish their Duke of Sussex titles and step back from royal duties. Both cases show how high-profile families use legal mechanisms to reshape their public identity.

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Story summary

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, 21, petitioned a court to drop “Pitt,” and if no opposition, a judge can change name to Zahara Marley Jolie at a September 28 hearing.
She satisfied notice rules by publishing notices in the Daily Journal on June 16, 23, 30 and July 7.
Sister Shiloh dropped “Pitt” on her 18th birthday in May 2024, brother Maddox filed a request in May 2026, and six children have distanced themselves from the surname.

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