Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is officially Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. A Los Angeles judge granted her name change petition on Monday, November 2, with her attorney appearing remotely and no objections filed. The decree was signed and filed that same day. She submitted the paperwork on July 20, just eight days after her 18th birthday.
She’s now the fourth of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children to remove“Pitt”from their surname. Shiloh, 20, led the way, followed by Zahara, 21, and Maddox, 25. Twin brother Knox has used“Jolie”publicly, including on his high school diploma, but hasn’t filed for a legal change. The ruling adds a court record to one of Hollywood’s most public family splits, which also includes the ongoing Château Miraval legal battle.
Vivienne’s move isn’t just a quiet rebrand. Turning 18 and filing within days sends a clear message about choosing your own identity, even with the whole world watching. What do you think — is dropping a family name a bigger statement than people realize?
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