Zahara Jolie-Pitt Takes a Stand: The Daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Seeks Name Change
A Hollywood Love Story Gone Awry
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were once celebrated as one of Hollywood's most beloved couples. Their journey began on the set of their film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, back in 2005. After several years of romance, they exchanged vows in 2014. However, just two years later, Angelina filed for divorce. Despite their separation, they co-parent six children: Vivienne, Maddox, Shiloh, Pax, Knox, and Zahara. Recently, their daughter Zahara has made headlines by reportedly seeking to drop her father's surname, prompting legal action to formalize this change.
Zahara's Legal Move to Change Her Name
Zahara to drop Brad Pitt's last name?
According to reports from TMZ, Zahara has taken steps to legally change her name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie. The legal documents were filed on April 28, although the reasons behind this decision have not been publicly shared. Zahara is expected to appear in court on September 28 to explain her motivations for the name change. Interestingly, after graduating from Spelman College last month, she opted to use Zahara Marley Jolie, omitting 'Pitt' entirely. Reports suggest that Brad Pitt was absent from her graduation ceremony, and it appears that Zahara's relationship with her father has been strained in recent years. Notably, her siblings, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Maddox, have also chosen to drop their father's surname in recent times.
Recent Developments in the Jolie-Pitt Family
In 2024, Shiloh legally changed her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie, a request that was approved by the Los Angeles Court. Vivienne has also opted to be recognized simply as Jolie in the Playbill for the Broadway production of The Outsiders. Additionally, Maddox made the decision to remove his father's surname last May. This trend among the Jolie-Pitt children highlights a significant shift in their family dynamics.
Angelina Jolie's Recent Projects
Angelina Jolie's work front
On the professional front, Angelina Jolie was last seen in the film Couture, directed by Alice Minocour. She played the role of Maxine Walker in this film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2025.