Vivienne, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, appears to have opted for a complete name change, as evidenced by the Playbill for the recent musical “The Outsiders.”
Vivienne Jolie seems to have removed “Pitt” from her surname. She is not the only one; recently, several of Jolie and Pitt’s children have chosen new names. For example, their oldest daughter, Zahara, was known as “Zahara Marley Jolie” when she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College last November.
The children of Jolie and Pitt—Knox Leon, Vivienne Marcheline, Pax Thien, Shiloh Nouvel, Zahara Marley, and Maddox Chivan—are well-known figures. Angelina Jolie often makes public appearances with her children, such as at the 2019 premiere of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.”
The changes in Vivienne and Zahara’s names have come amidst ongoing reports of conflict between Pitt and his children. Jolie has sought sole physical custody, leading to a prolonged and highly publicized custody battle.
A source close to Brad Pitt mentioned in August 2022 that the actor has been striving to repair his relationships with his children. “It’s been a sad situation for a long time,” the source revealed. “Since Angelina filed for divorce, Brad has focused on building the best relationship possible with his children. It’s been a challenging journey for him, with long periods where he couldn’t see them.”
The insider also noted that Pitt “misses the children when they’re not around” and hopes to eventually have a strong relationship with them. However, additional legal issues, including a security guard’s court testimony alleging Jolie encouraged their children to avoid Pitt during visits, have complicated matters further. These allegations are part of the former couple’s legal dispute over their French vineyard, Château Miraval.
As news of Vivienne’s name change spread online, it ignited widespread discussion. Some commentators supported her choice, with remarks like, “Honestly, I’d do the same. Jolie just sounds cooler than Pitt,” and “It’s ultimately up to her. She should embrace that power.” However, others questioned the decision due to her age, with one person noting, “A 15-year-old can’t legally change their name.”
Regardless of public opinion, Vivienne Jolie’s journey of self-discovery and identity formation highlights the evolving family dynamics within one of Hollywood’s most famous families.