Another Jolie-Pitt family name change is now official, and this time, it’s Vivienne Jolie making headlines. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest daughter has legally dropped her father’s surname, becoming the fourth of the former couple’s six children to make the change. A Los Angeles judge approved her petition on November 2, officially changing her name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
Vivienne Jolie’s Name Change Is Official
Vivienne, 18, originally filed her petition in July, shortly after celebrating her birthday. The reason listed in her application was simply “personal.” With no objections filed, the court approved the request.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Vivienne has publicly used Jolie instead of Jolie-Pitt. Back in May 2024, she was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the Playbill for Broadway’s The Outsiders, which she helped produce alongside her mother.
Another Jolie-Pitt Sibling Moves On From the Family Name
Vivienne’s decision follows similar moves by her older siblings. Shiloh legally dropped Pitt from her name in 2024, while Maddox and Zahara received court approval for their respective name changes in September 2026.
That makes Vivienne the fourth sibling to legally remove their father’s surname. Her twin brother Knox has also used Jolie without Pitt on his high school diploma, although no legal name change has been confirmed for him.
FAQs
1. Did Vivienne Jolie legally drop Brad Pitt’s last name?
Yes. A Los Angeles judge approved Vivienne’s petition on November 2, 2026, changing her legal name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
2. Why did Vivienne Jolie drop Pitt from her surname?
Vivienne listed the reason for her July 2026 name-change petition as personal. She has not publicly explained her decision in detail.
3. How many of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children have dropped Pitt?
Four children have legally dropped Pitt from their surnames: Shiloh, Maddox, Zahara and Vivienne.
4. Has Vivienne Jolie used her mother’s surname before?
Yes. She was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the Broadway Playbill for The Outsiders in May 2024.
5. Has Knox Jolie legally dropped Brad Pitt’s last name?
There is no confirmed legal name change for Knox. However, he used Knox Jolie on his high school diploma in June 2026.
Complicated Family History
The latest development adds another chapter to the complicated family history surrounding Jolie and Pitt, whose divorce was finalized in December 2024 after years of legal proceedings. Neither Vivienne nor her parents has publicly commented on the latest name change. For now, the legal decision speaks for itself. Vivienne is officially Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, and the famous hyphenated surname is no longer part of her identity.
