Angelina Jolie’s youngest daughter Vivienne, who became the fourth of her six children with Brad Pitt, has filed a legal name change petition seeking to remove “Pitt” from her last name. The filing represents a significant development in the ongoing family matter, which has seen multiple siblings pursue similar legal action in recent months.Vivian filed the petition on July 21, seeking to have her father’s last name removed, along with her sisters Zahara, Maddox and Shiloh, People reported. The outlet reported that court documents listed the reason for the name change as “personal reasons.”
Angelina Jolie’s views and responses
A source close to Jolie revealed where the actress stands on the decision to have children. “If people knew the whole truth, they would have more sympathy for the children and respect them. The fact that they didn’t say bad things or share things publicly only shows their decency,” the source said, emphasizing the children’s restraint in public family matters.
According to sources, Jolie considered the children’s decision a personal one and praised them for handling the matter with dignity while avoiding public criticism. Image source (Instagram)
The source further elaborated on Jolie’s emotional state regarding the situation. “Angie is not fighting or angry. She just wants everyone to heal,” the source added, suggesting the 51-year-old actress sees the name change as part of a broader process moving forward.
Vivienne Marcheline Pitt petition details and status of siblings
Vivienne requested to legally change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. Her petition follows similar filings by her older siblings, who all identified their last names. Zahara is seeking to become Zahara Marley Jolie, while Maddox has asked to change her name to Maddox Chivan Jolie. In 2024, their sister Shiloh successfully applied to have Pitt removed from her name and legally change it to Shiloh Jolie.Shiloh’s petition was successfully approved in August 2024, while Zahara and Maddox’s petitions are still pending. Maddox’s hearing is scheduled for September 14 and Zahara’s hearing will be held on September 28, according to court documents. Recently, the pair published a legal statement in the Los Angeles Daily News, officially confirming their intention to change their names in compliance with California law. Vivienne’s hearing is scheduled for November 2.
Angelina Jolie made a rare public appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Paper & Glue with her daughter Shiloh and French street artist JR. Image source (Instagram)
The family also includes twins Pax, 22, and Knox, 18, of whom only Vivian is currently seeking a name change.
Brad Pitt’s opinions and public statements
While neither Jolie nor Pitt, 62, have directly publicly responded to their child’s request for a name change, a source close to Jolie has suggested the opposite. A source told the publication: “It’s really sad to see someone repeatedly publicize their success in alienating their children from the other parent. He believes the situation is problematic.
In a 2025 interview, Pitt talked about valuing family and close relationships, but he did not directly comment on the legal name change filing. Image source (Instagram)
The last time Pitt discussed issues related to family and relationships was during a red carpet interview ahead of the release of the movie “F1” in June 2025. On the TV talk show “Entertainment Tonight,” he reflected on the importance of personal relationships at this stage in life.“I think when you get to my age, you understand how important it is to be with the people you know, the people you love, the people who love you. Friends, family, that’s it. From there, we start creating things. It’s a very simple equation, I think,” he said, offering his perspective on life’s priorities without directly addressing ongoing family developments.The legal battle surrounding these name changes will continue to unfold in the coming months as hearings are scheduled to take place.