Shiloh Jolie-Pitt announced she was dropping her father’s last name “Pitt” in a statement published in the Los Angeles Times. This caused Brad Pitt very heartbroken and Angelina Jolie was surprised because Shiloh Jolie-Pitt quietly hired a private lawyer to complete legal procedures before making a public announcement to the media.
| Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the Tony Awards a few days ago. Photo: WireImage |
Shiloh said she intends to change her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. Under California law, a person who wants to change their name must have a legal form published in a newspaper for one month before a judge can approve the name change petition. The weekly post began on June 17 and has just completed the required period.
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On her 18th birthday in May, Shiloh filed a petition to drop her father’s surname. She hired and paid for her own lawyer. Shiloh’s move is believed to be related to allegations that her father abused his wife and children in the past, according to a source close to her.
2022, Angelina Jolie tố Brad Pitt got drunk and beat her and her two children on a private plane when the whole family was traveling abroad in 2016. This is also said to be the reason why the actress decided to file for divorce from her husband that same year.
Last November, Shiloh’s sister introduced herself only as Zahara Marley Jolie without mentioning her Pitt family at a freshman welcome event at Spelman College. Previously, youngest daughter Vivienne also introduced herself only as Vivienne Jolie when she signed on for the Broadway play The Outsiders in May.