Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Children Take ‘Next Step’ to Legally Drop Pitt Surname
- On July 7, Zahara Jolie-Pitt completed the mandatory four-week public notice in the Los Angeles Daily Journal regarding her petition to legally remove "Pitt" from her surname.
- The 21-year-old filed her request in the Los Angeles Superior Court on April 28, following the 2024 divorce settlement between her parents, actress Angelina Jolie and actor Brad Pitt.
- At her May 17 Spelman College commencement, the announcer introduced her as "Zahara Marley Jolie," a name she has used informally since beginning the legal process.
- Provided no members of the public submit written opposition, a judge may officially approve the request at a hearing scheduled for September 28.
- Zahara joins siblings Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, who have also taken legal or professional steps to remove "Pitt" from their names.
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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's daughter Zahara seeks to drop 'Pitt' from surname
Zahara has completed the public notice step in California to legally change her name to Zahara Marley Jolie. The move comes amid similar surname changes by her siblings and a fresh claim from Brad Pitt's camp about family estrangement.
The relationship between Brad Pitt and his children seems to be permanently broken. Thus, several of them are now even fighting in court to get rid of their father's last name. The public is not left out of it.
Brad Pitt's children officially file to drop his surname
Two of Brad Pitt's children are moving forward with their decision to distance themselves from their famous father. The Hollywood star's daughter, Zahara, and son, Maddox, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, have published notices revealing their intentions to drop 'Pitt' from their surnames. Today's top videos Both ads were published in the […]
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children, Zahara and Maddox, file legal petitions to remove 'Pitt' from their name
Zahara and Maddox Jolie have officially filed legal notices to change their names. Both children are scheduled for court hearings in September for their name changes. Zahara wishes to be known as Zahara Marley Jolie, and Maddox seeks Maddox Chivon Jolie. Previously, Zahara dropped 'Pitt' at her college commencement ceremony. Shiloh also legally changed her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie after turning eighteen.
The process is not yet complete, as it still requires court approval.
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