Zahara Jolie-Pitt Files to Legally Drop “Pitt” Surname, Continuing Family Name Change Trend
Zahara Jolie-Pitt Files to Legally Drop “Pitt” Surname, Continuing Family Name Change Trend
Legal Name Change Filing
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, has officially filed legal documents to remove “Pitt” from her surname, marking another high-profile step in the ongoing name changes within the Jolie-Pitt family.
Court Filing Details
According to court filings reported on June 9, 2026, the 21-year-old Spelman College graduate is seeking to be legally recognized as Zahara Marley Jolie, dropping her father’s last name entirely. A court hearing has been scheduled for September 28 to review the request.
Family Name Change Trend
Zahara is the latest of the couple’s six children to distance themselves from the “Pitt” surname, following similar moves by her siblings in recent years. The trend began when Shiloh legally changed her name after turning 18, and was later followed by Maddox, Pax, and Vivienne, who either legally updated their names or stopped using “Pitt” publicly.
Background of Jolie-Pitt Family Separation
The family has remained in the spotlight since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in 2016, a separation that led to a prolonged and highly publicized custody and legal dispute. Over the years, the children have largely been raised outside the Hollywood spotlight, with increasing focus on their personal identities and individual paths.
Zahara Jolie-Pitt’s Public Life
Zahara, adopted from Ethiopia in 2005 and later adopted by Pitt in 2006, has been especially visible in public appearances tied to her education at Spelman College. She has previously appeared at sorority events and graduation ceremonies where she was introduced without using her father’s surname, signaling a gradual shift before the legal filing.
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Public Reaction and Legal Process
Reports suggest the name changes among the Jolie-Pitt children reflect a broader pattern of family estrangement following the couple’s separation. However, no official statements from either Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt have confirmed the motivations behind the filings.
Upcoming Court Hearing
As the court prepares to hear Zahara’s petition in September, the case adds another chapter to one of Hollywood’s most closely followed family sagas.
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