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

Two more of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children, Zahara (21) and Maddox (24), have taken legal steps to drop the Pitt surname from their names. Source: CNN They have applied to the Superior Court of California to remove Pitt, citing personal reasons. Source: El País

What happened

The siblings followed California's legal process by filing petitions and publishing notices in the Los Angeles Daily Journal for four consecutive weeks. Maddox's petition began on May 28, with publications on June 10, 17, 24, and July 1; his hearing is set for September 14. Source: El País Zahara's petition ran from June 16 to July 7, with a hearing on September 28. Source: El País, CNN If no objections are filed, a judge will likely approve the changes. Source: CNN

Background

The couple's divorce was finalized in late 2024, but they continue legal battles over Château Miraval. Source: CNN Shiloh, their first biological child, successfully dropped Pitt from her surname in August 2024 after turning 18. Source: CNN Twins Vivienne and Knox have also expressed a desire to drop Pitt. Source: El País Pax, who has publicly renounced his father, has not changed his surname due to close ties with paternal relatives. Source: El País Jolie herself dropped Pitt from her name in 2019. Source: CNN