Cinema VinesAngelina Jolie’s youngest daughter, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie‑Pitt, has filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to drop the “Pitt” part of her surname. The 18‑year‑old, who was born in 2008 alongside her twin brother Knox, is the fourth child of the former Hollywood power couple to seek a similar change. The court documents list the reason for the change as “personal” and a hearing has been set for November 2.
Vivienne’s request follows a series of name‑change moves by her siblings. In 2024, Shiloh Jolie‑Pitt became the first to legally remove “Pitt” after turning 18, adopting her mother’s surname. Earlier this year, Zahara Marley Jolie‑Pitt and Maddox Chivan Jolie‑Pitt also began the process of dropping the “Pitt” name. Under California law, each of them published a public notice before their court hearings, giving anyone who might object an opportunity to submit written opposition. Zahara had already been using the name Zahara Marley Jolie publicly, while Maddox was credited as Maddox Jolie in his work as an assistant director on Jolie’s film Couture.
Vivienne’s public profile includes a small role in Jolie’s 2014 film Maleficent, where she portrayed a young Princess Aurora, and a recent behind‑the‑scenes role as a producer’s assistant on the Broadway production of The Outsiders, a project involving her mother. The latest filing, however, does not disclose detailed reasons beyond the generic “personal” circumstances cited in the court paperwork.
These developments come as the family’s long‑standing public separation and legal battles continue to draw attention. Jolie, now 51, and Pitt, 62, ended their decade‑long relationship in 2016, with their divorce finalized in 2024 after a protracted dispute. The siblings’ surname changes underscore the evolving dynamics within a family that has been in the media spotlight for years.
