Vivienne Jolie-Pitt Ditches Dad'S Last Name – Family Feud Intensifies

Vivienne Takes a Stand

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Hollywood icons Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has made a bold move by filing to legally drop 'Pitt' from her last name. The 18-year-old submitted paperwork to the Los Angeles Superior Court, seeking to change her legal name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, in honor of her late grandmother, Marcheline Bertrand, who passed away in 2007.

This decision comes amid ongoing family tensions following the high-profile split of her parents in 2016. A source revealed to Page Six that Vivienne's choice is "personal," reflecting a deeper family rift that has persisted over the years.

“This is what complete and total parental alienation looks like – it’s awful, deliberate and unnecessary,” an insider disclosed to Page Six.

A Family Trend

Vivienne isn't alone in this decision. Her siblings have also taken similar steps to distance themselves from the Pitt surname. Shiloh, now 19, successfully removed 'Pitt' from her name shortly after turning 18. Meanwhile, Maddox filed for a name change in 2026, citing personal reasons in court documents.

Zahara followed suit, filing paperwork to become Zahara Jolie, while Knox, Vivienne's twin, has used 'Jolie' on his high school diploma but hasn't filed legal documents yet. These moves suggest a collective distancing from their father, Brad Pitt, amid the family's ongoing legal and emotional battles.

The Bigger Picture

The Jolie-Pitt clan has been in the spotlight since Brad and Angelina's tumultuous divorce proceedings began in 2016, which concluded in 2024. Despite the legal closure, the emotional and familial implications continue to unravel.

While some siblings, like Pax, maintain connections with Brad's extended family, the overall trend seems to lean towards a separation from their father's legacy. As the children of this once-celebrated couple navigate adulthood, their personal choices reflect the complex dynamics of their family history.

Representatives for both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have yet to comment on these developments, leaving the public to speculate on the future of this famous family.