Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the third child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has officially filed to drop ‘Pitt’ from her surname. The legal paperwork was submitted on May 27, coinciding with Shiloh’s 18th birthday.
This move highlights the ongoing family tensions and the fractured relationship between Brad Pitt and his children.
A Strained Relationship
Brad Pitt, 60, and Angelina Jolie share six children: Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 15.
The couple’s relationship began publicly in 2005, shortly after Pitt’s divorce from Jennifer Aniston.
They married in 2014, but their union ended in a bitter divorce in 2016. The divorce proceedings have reportedly strained Pitt’s relationship with his children.
Legal Battles and Allegations
The divorce battle between Pitt and Jolie has been contentious, involving allegations of abuse and disagreements over custody and business arrangements.
In 2016, Jolie accused Pitt of physically and verbally abusing her and their children during a private jet flight.
Pitt has denied these allegations, and authorities did not press charges after an FBI investigation.
Despite this, the claims have significantly impacted Pitt’s relationship with his children, particularly with Shiloh and her siblings.
Shiloh’s Name Change
Shiloh’s decision to drop ‘Pitt’ from her surname is seen as a symbolic move amid these family tensions.
She joins her siblings, who have also opted not to use Pitt’s surname. For example, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt was listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in the Playbill for “The Outsiders,” a production Jolie was involved in.
Similarly, Zahara Jolie-Pitt is known as “Zahara Marley Jolie” at Spelman College.
The Jolie-Pitt Family Dynamics
Pitt and Jolie’s divorce has left a lasting impact on their family dynamics. Jolie has been accused of influencing the children to avoid spending time with Pitt.
Tony Webb, a former security guard for the family, claimed in court documents that Jolie allegedly encouraged the children to distance themselves from Pitt during custody visits.
This ongoing conflict extends to their business dealings, with Pitt recently suing Jolie for breach of contract over the sale of her portion of Château Miraval, their shared winery.
Wrap up
Shiloh’s request to change her legal name to Shiloh Jolie underscores the complexities and challenges within the Jolie-Pitt family.
As the children navigate their relationships with their parents, the public continues to watch closely, reflecting on the impact of fame, divorce, and family disputes on their lives.
