Jolie-Pitt Name Drama: Which Kids Are Ditching Brad'S Last Name?

The Jolie-Pitt Clan: A Family in Transition

It seems Angelina Jolie's children are making bold moves to distance themselves from their famous father, Brad Pitt. The iconic couple shares six kids: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne. Recently, several of them have taken legal steps to drop "Pitt" from their last names, sparking curiosity about who still carries it.

Maddox and Zahara: Official Name Changes

Maddox, the eldest, took the plunge in May 2026, officially becoming Maddox Chivan Jolie. Zahara followed suit, changing her name in the same month. Both have clearly decided to embrace their mother's identity more fully.

“You will never understand the damage you have done to my family because you are incapable of doing so,” Pax previously ranted about Brad on social media.

Pax and Shiloh: Private Moves and Personal Decisions

Pax, known for his privacy, hasn't made any recent public announcements about his name, though speculation suggests he prefers "Jolie" informally. Shiloh, on her 18th birthday in May 2024, legally changed her last name, reportedly hiring her own lawyer for the process.

Knox and Vivienne: The Younger Siblings' Choices

Knox, during his high school graduation in 2026, was listed simply as "Knox Jolie," while Vivienne made her professional debut in 2024 as Vivienne Jolie, leaving "Pitt" behind in the playbill of The Outsiders.

This shift in names reflects a deeper family dynamic, hinting at the children's preferences and their relationship with their father. As they grow up, it's clear that Angelina's kids are making their own paths, with or without the "Pitt" name.