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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Vivienne officially drops his last name

The 18-year-old has become the fourth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children to legally remove Pitt from her surname, following siblings Shiloh, Maddox, and Zahara

Vivienne Jolie was seen selling her original drawings and paintings, including prints, stickers, and birthday cards, under her art project name "The Tulip Fields" at a local street fair in Los Angeles, where she was supported by her twin brother, Knox Jolie, who wore jeans with floral embroidery.***Vivienne Jolie fue vista vendiendo sus dibujos y pinturas originales, incluyendo impresiones, pegatinas y tarjetas de cumpleaños, bajo el nombre de su proyecto artístico "The Tulip Fields" en una feria callejera local en Los Ángeles, donde contó con el apoyo de su hermano mellizo, Knox Jolie, quien lució unos pantalones vaqueros con bordados florales.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2026 11:40 AM ESTNOV 3, 2026, 11:40 AM EST

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter, Vivienne, has officially dropped her father’s last name, marking another significant development in the former Hollywood couple’s complicated family history.

On Monday, November 2, 2026, a California judge approved the 18-year-old’s petition to legally change her name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

Vivienne wore denim overalls over a black shirt, with her brown hair pulled back using clips. — The 18-year-old has become the fourth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children to legally remove Pitt from her surname, following siblings Shiloh, Maddox and Zahara.

The decision makes Vivienne the fourth of Jolie and Pitt’s six children to legally remove the Oscar-winning actor’s surname, following Shiloh, Maddox and Zahara.

Why Did Vivienne Jolie Drop Brad Pitt’s Last Name?

Vivienne filed her name-change petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court in July 2026, shortly after celebrating her 18th birthday. According to the Los Angeles Times, the reason listed in her petition was simply "personal."

The teenager did not publicly elaborate on her decision, and neither Jolie nor Pitt has issued a public statement specifically addressing Vivienne’s legal name change.

Brad Pitt’s daughter Vivienne takes major legal step to drop his famous last name — Vivienne filed her name-change petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court in July 2026, shortly after celebrating her 18th birthday.

Before receiving court approval, Vivienne completed the required legal notification process by publishing notices in the Los Angeles Daily Journal for four consecutive weeks, beginning July 24 and ending August 14.

The notices allowed anyone with a legal objection to challenge the request before the scheduled hearing. However, no objections were recorded, and the judge approved the petition on November 2.

The ruling means Vivienne can now legally use her mother’s surname without the hyphenated Jolie-Pitt name she previously shared with her siblings.

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt embraced minimalist style with a fitted gray T-shirt, loose blue trousers, and cozy suede boots. — Vivienne completed the required legal notification process by publishing notices in the Los Angeles Daily Journal for four consecutive weeks

Vivienne Jolie Had Already Dropped Pitt From Her Broadway Credits

Although the court ruling makes her decision official, Vivienne had publicly used the Jolie surname long before filing the legal paperwork. In May 2024, the teenager attracted attention when she was credited as "Vivienne Jolie" in the Playbill for the Broadway musical The Outsiders.

Vivienne worked alongside her mother on the production, which went on to win Best Musical at the 2024 Tony Awards.

Angelina is waiting for the twins to turn 18 in July — The Broadway credit now appears to have been an early public indication of the surname she would eventually adopt legally.

Her involvement in the theater project also offered audiences a glimpse into her growing interest in entertainment, particularly behind-the-scenes production.

At the time, her decision to use Jolie professionally raised questions about whether she had legally removed Pitt from her name. However, there was no confirmation of a formal change until her 2026 court proceedings. The Broadway credit now appears to have been an early public indication of the surname she would eventually adopt legally.

Which of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Children Have Dropped Pitt?

Vivienne is not the first Jolie-Pitt child to make the decision. Four of the former couple’s six children have now completed legal name changes. Shiloh Nouvel Jolie, now 20, became the first sibling to legally remove Pitt from her surname in August 2024.

She filed her petition shortly after turning 18 that May. Her attorney, Peter Levine, later addressed the attention surrounding the decision, urging the media to recognize that Shiloh had made "an independent and significant decision following painful events."

Angelina Jolie and her daughters after winning a Teen Choice Award for her work in 'Maleficient' — Angelina Jolie and her daughters Shiloh and Zahara

The attorney also emphasized that she was following the appropriate legal procedures. Shiloh’s name change attracted considerable attention because she was the first of the siblings to receive formal court approval.

Two more siblings followed Shiloh’s example in 2026. Maddox, 25, officially changed his name from Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt to Maddox Chivan Jolie on September 14. Zahara, 21, received approval for her change to Zahara Marley Jolie later that month, following a September 28 hearing.

Zahara had already publicly used her mother’s surname in 2023 when she introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie during a sorority event at Spelman College.

Zahara's understated look echoed the minimalist style often associated with her mother, Angelina Jolie. — Zahara had already publicly used her mother’s surname in 2023 when she introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie during a sorority event at Spelman College.

Their legal decisions established a pattern among the siblings, with Vivienne becoming the fourth to complete the process in November.

What About Pax and Knox Jolie-Pitt?

Jolie and Pitt’s remaining children are Pax, 22, and Vivienne’s twin brother, Knox, 18. As of November 3, 2026, neither has been publicly confirmed to have completed a legal surname change.

However, Knox reportedly used "Knox Jolie" for his high school graduation in June 2026.

Knox Jolie was photogaphed leaving his workout

Brad Pitt’s Relationship With His Children Remains Under Scrutiny

The latest name change comes amid longstanding reports of strained relationships between Pitt and several of his children. Jolie and Pitt separated in September 2016 following an alleged confrontation aboard a private aircraft traveling from France to Los Angeles.

The incident became part of their prolonged divorce and custody dispute. Pitt denied allegations of abuse, and no criminal charges were filed following investigations by the FBI and Los Angeles County child welfare authorities.

Knox Jolie is all smiles at Muay Thai training amid growing Brad Pitt last name drama — Brad Pitt has little to no communication with the children he shares with Angelina Jolie

The former couple, who married in 2014 after years together, were declared legally single in 2019. Their divorce settlement was finalized in December 2024.

However, questions about Pitt’s relationship with his children have continued. In September 2026, a source told PEOPLE that "there’s very little communication right now" between Pitt and his children, describing the situation as "a tragedy."

Another source attributed the estrangement to alleged parental alienation, although that characterization remains a disputed account rather than an established explanation for the children’s decisions. Neither Vivienne nor her siblings have publicly provided a detailed explanation connecting their legal name changes to specific family events.

While Jolie has not publicly commented on Vivienne’s latest legal decision, she has previously spoken about the importance of allowing her children to develop their individual identities.

In an October 2021 interview with PEOPLE, the actress reflected on raising six children with different personalities, interests, and ambitions. "I have six very individual human beings in my home," Jolie said.

She also expressed enthusiasm about watching her children grow and discover who they want to become. "We’re supposed to help them figure out who they are," she explained.