Maddox and Zahara Jolie-Pitt Move to Drop Father's Surname

Two of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children have taken legal steps to remove Pitt from their surnames, joining their sister Shiloh in the process. Source: CNN, La Vanguardia

Legal Process

Maddox, 24, and Zahara, 21, filed petitions in California courts in June 2026. They published required notices in the Los Angeles Daily Journal: Maddox on July 7, Zahara on July 9. Source: Excelsior, People via Infobae Hearings are set for September 14 and September 28, respectively, barring objections. Source: ABC, La Vanguardia They seek to become Maddox Chivan Jolie and Zahara Marley Jolie. Source: La Vanguardia, CNN

Family Context

Shiloh, 20, changed her name legally in 2024 on her 18th birthday. Source: People via CNN Vivienne, 18, used only Jolie in Broadway credits for "The Outsiders" in 2024, and Knox appears as Knox Jolie on his graduation certificate, though neither has initiated a formal name change. Source: Excelsior Pax, 22, is the only child retaining Jolie-Pitt and maintains contact with Pitt's family. Source: Excelsior, Page Six via Infobae

Brad Pitt's Reaction

A source told People that Pitt is "disgustado" and that "no es fácil enfrentarse a los recordatorios de que ha perdido a sus hijos." Source: People via Infobae, El Caribe However, according to Excelsior citing Daily Mail, Pitt does not plan to oppose the name changes. Source: Excelsior