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Knox Jolie-Pitt’s Red-Hair Transformation Highlights Family Naming Split
8/12/2026, 12:16:33 AM
A Bold New Look in Los Angeles
On August 10, 2026 the 18-year-old Knox Jolie-Pitt was seen jogging through Los Angeles with a vivid red, spiked hairstyle and shaved blond sides. He paired the look with a cream T-shirt, black shorts, white socks and Crocs. The red quiff marked a departure from his previous orange-toned hair, which he had shown in a graduation-era video earlier that summer.
Ongoing Surname Changes Among the Siblings
Knox and his twin sister Vivienne remain the only children of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie who continue to use the hyphenated “Jolie-Pitt” surname. Their older siblings have progressively removed “Pitt” from their legal names: Shiloh filed a petition on her 18th birthday in May 2024, Zahara followed in April, and Maddox filed in May 2024. Pax, the 22-year-old brother, also retains the Pitt surname. The report indicates that Knox’s hairstyle is unrelated to these naming decisions and appears to be a personal style choice.
Family Background and Recent Milestones
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie separated in 2016 after two years of marriage and finalized their divorce in December 2024 following a protracted legal battle. Knox recently celebrated his high-school graduation, during which he identified himself as “Knox Jolie” in the ceremony program and announced a Muay Thai fight scheduled for the night of the event.
Reported Reaction from Their Father
The source added that the ongoing name changes have been difficult for Pitt, who has experienced strained relationships with several of his children since the split.
Significance of the Appearance
While the red-hair makeover has drawn media attention, it underscores Knox’s effort to forge an individual identity amid a family dynamic marked by public name changes and a high-profile parental divorce. The striking look provides a rare, visible moment for a teenager who has largely remained out of the spotlight.
