Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter, Vivienne, has gone the extra mile to ensure there is no doubt about her desire to completely erase the actor from her life.
The 18-year-old took out a newspaper ad announcing that she has officially dropped Pitt’s name from hers amid their estrangement.
Pitt recently revealed that he has gone back to drinking in a more responsible way, following a tumultuous past couple of years that saw him divorce ex-wife Angelina Jolie and also get dragged into a public court battle over their joint winery.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Vivienne Jolie has taken a major procedural step toward permanently shedding her father’s surname.
According to legal documents obtained by Page Six, the teenager recently published an official public notice in the Los Angeles Daily Journal to announce her intent to drop “Pitt” from her legal name.
She did that once a week for four consecutive weeks, from July 24 through August 14.
In the petition, she requested that anyone who opposes her filing come forward with written opposition before the final hearing.
The published ad provides a public window for anyone wishing to object to the petition before the final court hearing, currently scheduled for November 2. A judge is then expected to finalize the request if no one objects to the move.
Vivienne’s New Name Pays Tribute To Her Maternal Grandmother
According to the news outlet, the petition requests a formal change from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to simply Vivienne Marcheline Jolie and lists the reason for the change as “personal.”
The middle name “Marcheline” pays tribute to her maternal grandmother, Marcheline Bertrand, who passed away in 2007.
Taking out a newspaper advertisement to announce a name change isn’t just a dramatic move on Vivienne’s end, but a mandatory part of California law.
To foster transparency and prevent fraud or debt evasion, the state requires individuals petitioning for a name change to publish a public notice.
- Pitt is said to be “hurt” about his children’s name changes and growing distance.
- Pitt made a painful admission about “family stuff” amid his rift with kids.
- Pitt’s return to drinking has left some of his Alcoholics Anonymous pals worried.
- The actor is reportedly lacking “respect” from his kids, as he’s seen as the “villain.”
- The “F1” actor warned that his image is at risk as Jolie pursues a “complete cutting of ties” with him and their kids.
- Jolie reportedly “tried to warn people” about him before his sobriety ended.
Most Of Pitt’s Other Kids Have Also Dropped His Name
Vivienne’s decision comes after hints that she was distancing herself from the “Bullet Train” actor’s surname professionally.
In 2024, while working alongside her mom on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “The Outsiders,” she was simply credited in the Playbill as “Vivienne Jolie.”
Pitt and Jolie share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne, but he has remained estranged from most of them, with some also moving to drop his name.
Shiloh officially removed “Pitt” from her name in 2024 after turning 18, hiring and paying for her own legal counsel to manage the paperwork. Zahara and Maddox have both filed petitions to legally shed their surnames.
Pitt’s Family Rift Follows Explosive 2016 Abuse Allegations
The actor’s estrangement from his family follows a 2016 private jet incident where he allegedly abused the “Maleficent” actress and their children.
Jolie alleged he was drunk when he attacked them, accusing him of grabbing her by the hair and also verbally abusing them on that flight from France to Los Angeles.
According to the BBC, the actress noted that the incident was what prompted her decision to file for divorce at the time, but Pitt denied the allegations.
The incident was investigated by the FBI, but no charges were pressed against him.
Pitt Is Back Drinking Again After Seven Years Of Sobriety
Pitt recently admitted that he has relapsed into drinking again after seven years of sobriety. However, he’s responsible about it and knows when to stop.
“This is a very personal decision that’s unique to Brad and his own circumstances,” a source told Page Six, adding that he’s had “a lot of time to reflect” on his relationship with alcohol.
“Over time, his life changed, and he reached a point where he felt comfortable making a different choice,” the insider continued. “For him, that means moderation and being very conscious of his limits.”
“He knows what those limits are and understands that drinking in moderation requires a level of discipline and self-awareness,” they continued, adding that Pitt’s decision “doesn’t take away from the years he spent sober or what he learned during that time.”
The source added, “This is simply the decision he feels is right for him at this point in his life, and he’s committed to being responsible about it.”
