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Vivienne Jolie Files Petition to Drop “Pitt” from Her Surname
7/22/2026, 8:01:30 PM
Core Event: Legal Name-Change Petition
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, 18, submitted a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to change her legal name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. The filing, signed on her birthday July 12, lists “personal” as the reason. A hearing on the request is scheduled for November 2.
Background & Context
The filing follows a decade-long family split that began when Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The divorce was finalized in late 2024 after a protracted legal battle, and the former couple continues to dispute ownership of the French winery Château Miraval. Since 2023, several of their children have taken steps to remove “Pitt” from their surnames: Shiloh Jolie was granted a name change in August 2024; Zahara Marley Jolie and Maddox Chivan Jolie have pending petitions with hearings set for September 28 and September 14, respectively.
Timeline
- July 12, 2024 – Vivienne signs the petition on her 18th birthday.
- September 14, 2024 (scheduled) – Court hearing for Maddox Jolie-Pitt.
- September 28, 2024 (scheduled) – Court hearing for Zahara Jolie-Pitt.
- November 2, 2024 (scheduled) – Court hearing for Vivienne’s petition.
Data & Statistics
- Four of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children have legally changed or are seeking to change their surnames: Shiloh, Zahara, Maddox, and Vivienne.
- Ages of the four: Shiloh 20, Zahara 21, Maddox 24, Vivienne 18.
- Two children, Pax and Knox, have not filed petitions; Knox has used “Knox Jolie” on his high-school diploma.
Official Statements & Responses
Angelina Jolie emphasized her parenting philosophy, noting, “I have six very individual human beings in my home. I am so excited about all the different stages and feelings and curiosities that they go through. Why wouldn’t you be?”.
Brad Pitt has not issued a public comment on the name-change filings, and a representative for him declined to comment when approached.
On-the-Ground Reports
In May 2024, Vivienne was credited as “Vivienne Jolie” in the Playbill for the Broadway production *The Outsiders*, a show produced by her mother. The credit reflected her decision to use only the Jolie surname in a public professional context.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources agree that four children have pursued name changes, but there is no publicly available information on whether Pax or Knox intend to follow suit. Additionally, while the divorce settlement and the Château Miraval dispute are confirmed, the precise terms of the settlement remain undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I have six very individual human beings in my home. I am so excited about all the different stages and feelings and curiosities that they go through. Why wouldn’t you be?” — Angelina Jolie
What’s Next
The Los Angeles County Superior Court will hear Vivienne’s petition on November 2. If the judge grants the change, Vivienne will legally become Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, joining her siblings who have already removed “Pitt” from their names. The outcomes of the pending hearings for Maddox and Zahara later in September will further clarify the extent of the family’s surname rebranding.
