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Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Seeks to Drop ‘Pitt’ Surname, Citing Personal Reasons

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, fourth child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, files to remove 'Pitt' from her name shortly after turning 18.

Editorial Desk

July 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, CA — Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the fourth child of actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has filed legal documents to remove “Pitt” from her surname. The decision comes just days after she turned 18.

The filing cites personal reasons for the name change but doesn’t provide further details. Shiloh is the second child of the former couple to seek a name change. Her older brother, Maddox, changed his name in 2022, opting to drop “Pitt” — and use only “Jolie.”

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, once one of Hollywood’s most high-profile couples, divorced in 2016 after two years of marriage and a 12-year relationship. The couple shares six children: Maddox, 22; Pax, 20; Zahara, 19; Shiloh, 18; — and twins Knox and Vivienne, 15.

The legal proceedings regarding the name change are ongoing. Shiloh’s decision follows a tumultuous period for the family, marked by public disputes and legal battles over custody and financial matters.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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