The spotlight is once again shining on Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s family, but this time, it’s for a surprising reason. Their 15-year-old daughter, Vivienne, has made a subtle yet significant change to her name, sparking curiosity and conversation among fans.
In a recent revelation, it seems that Vivienne has dropped the “Pitt” from her last name, transitioning from Vivienne Jolie-Pitt to simply Vivienne Jolie. The change was first noted in the Playbill for the new Broadway musical “The Outsiders,” where Vivienne is credited as “Vivienne Jolie” instead of her former moniker, “Vivienne Jolie-Pitt,” as confirmed by People magazine.
While it’s unclear whether Vivienne has legally formalized this alteration, the decision to shed the “Pitt” surname marks a noteworthy shift in the teenager’s identity and public persona.
But Vivienne isn’t the only Jolie-Pitt child to opt for a name change. Last year, during her induction into the Mu Pi chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College, Zahara introduced herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie,” signaling a similar departure from the hyphenated surname shared by her famous parents.
These name adjustments come amid ongoing speculation surrounding Brad Pitt’s relationship with his children in the aftermath of his highly publicized divorce from Angelina Jolie in 2016. Since the divorce proceedings commenced, reports of strained familial ties have circulated, prompting questions about the dynamics within the Jolie-Pitt clan.
While the reasons behind Vivienne’s decision to modify her name remain private, it’s clear that she, like her siblings, is carving out her own path and asserting her individuality in the public eye. Whether this shift signifies a deeper personal choice or simply a desire for autonomy, it underscores the complexities of navigating fame and familial relationships under the media’s watchful gaze.
As Vivienne continues to pursue her passions and carve out her own identity, one thing is certain—she’s following in the footsteps of her famous parents by charting her own course and making choices that feel authentic to her true self.
