Vivienne Jolie-Pitt Debuts Art Business Amid Family Name Change

The teenager offered a variety of handcrafted items, including birthday cards and illustrations of animals, priced between $10 and $25. While the outing served as a creative milestone, it sparked a polarized reaction on social media. Critics questioned the legitimacy of her business given her high-profile upbringing, while supporters praised her effort to pursue independent work rather than relying solely on her celebrity status.

This public appearance arrives during a period of significant transition for the family. Vivienne has formally petitioned to legally drop her father’s surname, seeking to be known as Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. A court hearing for the request is set for November 2. Her decision follows a broader trend among the Jolie-Pitt children, with siblings Maddox, Zahara, and Shiloh also taking steps to distance themselves from their father’s name. These shifts underscore the ongoing legal and personal fallout from the 2016 separation of Pitt and Jolie, a rift that continues to draw intense public and media scrutiny.