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Vivienne Jolie-Pitt Seeks to Drop “Pitt” from Name

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt filed a July 20, 2026 Superior Court petition to change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
She signed the declaration on July 12, 2026, her 18th birthday, listing “personal” as the reason.
A hearing is set for Monday, November 2, 2026.
She was credited as “Vivienne Jolie” on the May 2024 playbill for the Broadway show The Outsiders.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 Prince changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol, prompting a lawsuit by Warner Bros. that sought $10 million and led him to issue music through his side project New Power Generation. The clash illustrated how high-profile name changes can reshape branding and contractual rights. On July 20 2026 Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt petitioned a Superior Court to replace “Pitt” with “Jolie.”

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Story summary

Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt filed a July 20, 2026 Superior Court petition to change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
She signed the declaration on July 12, 2026, her 18th birthday, listing “personal” as the reason.
A hearing is set for Monday, November 2, 2026.
She was credited as “Vivienne Jolie” on the May 2024 playbill for the Broadway show The Outsiders.

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