Key Takeaways
- Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, 18, files to drop ‘Pitt’ from her name.
- The request was submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Several siblings have taken similar steps in recent years.
- The name change reflects ongoing family dynamics post-divorce.
Legal Name Change Request
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the 18-year-old daughter of actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has filed a petition to legally change her last name. She seeks to remove “Pitt” from her name, changing it from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
Personal Reasons Cited
In court documents submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Vivienne lists her reason for the change as “personal.” The name “Marcheline” honors her late grandmother, Marcheline Bertrand, who passed away in 2007.
Family Dynamics
This filing comes amid a long-standing family rift following the highly publicized split of Pitt and Jolie in 2016. The couple finalized their divorce in December 2024 after more than eight years of legal proceedings. They share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.
Similar Actions by Siblings
Vivienne is not alone in her decision. Her sister Shiloh successfully petitioned to remove “Pitt” from her last name in May 2024. Maddox also filed similar paperwork in May 2026, while Zahara requested to change her name to Zahara Jolie earlier this year. Knox has distanced himself from the Pitt surname as well, using “Knox Jolie” on his high school diploma.
Current Family Relationships
Despite the changes, some siblings maintain relationships with their father’s side of the family. Pax, for instance, continues to spend time with relatives, although his relationship with Brad Pitt remains strained. Sources indicate that while Pax values his connection to his father’s family, he does not share the same closeness with his dad.
Representatives for both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have not commented on the recent developments regarding Vivienne’s name change.