Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Legal Name Change: Drops "Pitt" at 18

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt legally changes her name to "Shiloh Jolie" following sister Vivienne. Family drama unfolds amid reports of strained relationships.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has recently made headlines by filing legal documents to change her name. On her 18th birthday, May 27th, Shiloh requested to drop her father's surname and be known simply as "Shiloh Jolie." This decision comes after her younger sister Vivienne also opted to go by "Vivienne Jolie" in the new musical 'The Outsiders', produced by their mother.

The Jolie-Pitt family consists of six children, including Maddox (22), Pax (20), Zahara (19), Shiloh (18), and twins Knox and Vivienne (15). While it's unclear if Vivienne has legally changed her name as well, their sister Zahara has been using the name "Zahara Marley Jolie" since joining a sorority at Spelman College.

The name changes within the family have occurred amidst reports of a strained relationship between Brad Pitt and his children following Angelina Jolie's divorce filing in 2016. Allegations of Jolie influencing the children to avoid their father have surfaced, leading to reports that Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and Knox no longer use the surname "Pitt." Shiloh's decision to legally change her name marks a significant step in the ongoing family dynamics.

The divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt stemmed from an incident on a private flight in 2016, where Pitt allegedly exhibited violent behavior towards his family. Despite denials and no charges being filed, the allegations have had a lasting impact on the family. Pax, in a private Instagram post from three years ago, harshly criticized his father, accusing him of being a "world-class a**h**e" and a "f**ing awful human being." The family drama continues to unfold as Jolie's lawyers have claimed that the alleged abuse began before the flight incident.

As Shiloh moves forward with her name change, the complexities of the Jolie-Pitt family dynamics are brought to the forefront. The decision to drop the "Pitt" surname symbolizes a new chapter for Shiloh and highlights the ongoing challenges within the high-profile family.