Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the 18-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has made the significant decision to legally change her name to Shiloh Jolie, thereby removing her father's surname. This move has garnered considerable public attention and speculation regarding her relationship with her father.
On May 30, 2024, shortly after her 18th birthday, Shiloh filed legal documents in Los Angeles County Court to formalize her name change from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. As mandated by California law, she published a legal notice in the Los Angeles Times for several weeks, announcing her intention to change her name. This public notice is a standard requirement to inform the community and allow for any objections before the court approves the change.
Shiloh's decision aligns with similar choices made by her siblings. Her younger sister, Vivienne, was listed as "Vivienne Jolie" in the playbill for the musical The Outsiders, suggesting she, too, has opted to use only her mother's surname. Additionally, their sister Zahara was introduced at Spelman College as "Zahara Marley Jolie," indicating a preference for their mother's surname. These collective decisions have led to public speculation about the siblings' relationships with their father, Brad Pitt.
While the Jolie-Pitt children have not publicly disclosed their reasons for these name changes, media outlets and the public have speculated about potential familial tensions, especially considering the highly publicized and contentious divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The couple's separation has been marked by legal disputes and allegations that may have influenced their children's decisions.
Despite the family dynamics, Shiloh has been forging her own path. She has showcased her talents in dance, with videos of her performances gaining attention online. Her father, Brad Pitt, has publicly expressed pride in her skills, stating, "It brings a tear to the eye, yeah. Very beautiful."