Shiloh Jolie, the 18-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has taken a significant step towards changing her last name. Reports emerged that Shiloh had placed an advertisement in the Los Angeles Times, announcing her legal request to drop the surname 'Pitt' from her full name.
Shiloh initiated the process back in May, coinciding with her birthday, by submitting the necessary paperwork. However, as per California regulations, the petitioner must also publish the documents in a newspaper for a minimum of four weeks to secure a judge's approval.
Interestingly, Shiloh isn't the only child of the famous couple contemplating a name change. Her 16-year-old sister Vivienne was recently credited as 'Vivienne Jolie' in the playbill for the Broadway production of The Outsiders, where she served as an assistant and co-producer. Additionally, their 19-year-old sister Zahara was captured on video last year introducing herself simply as 'Zahara Marley Jolie' at an event for her college sorority.
Brad and Angelina share a total of six children, including sons Maddox (22), Pax (20), and Knox (15). Recent reports suggest that Brad has limited contact with his adult children but maintains visitation rights with the younger ones, as per their custody agreement.
While neither Brad nor Angelina has publicly addressed Shiloh's reported name change request, sources close to Brad indicate that he is aware and saddened by the decision. The insider revealed Brad's deep emotional connection to Shiloh, expressing his profound joy at her birth and his strong desire for a daughter.
The source further disclosed Brad's struggle with the reminders of his strained relationship with his children, emphasizing his love and longing for them. The situation has undoubtedly been challenging for Brad, who continues to miss his children dearly.
