The Pitt-Jolie name exodus continues. Knox Jolie-Pitt, 18, is reportedly expected to legally remove“Pitt”from his surname, according to Page Six, after already using“Knox Jolie”on his high school diploma following his June graduation. His twin sister Vivienne had her own name-change petition granted by a Los Angeles judge on Monday, officially becoming Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
That makes five of Brad Pitt’s six children who have legally dropped“Pitt,”following Maddox, Zahara and Shiloh. Pax, 22, remains the outlier: he’s reportedly still close with his father’s side of the family, though sources say he has little relationship with Brad himself. As for why, insiders are giving conflicting accounts — one claims Angelina Jolie deliberately alienated the children from their father, while another points to Brad’s own conduct damaging trust.
The divorce may have settled in December 2024 after eight years, but the family’s public unwinding keeps writing new chapters. What do you think: is a last name a statement, or just paperwork? Sound off in the comments.
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