Shiloh Jolie Channels Mother’s Edge as Surnames Shift

The 18-year-old’s choice of jewelry has drawn immediate comparisons to her mother’s fashion history, highlighting an evolving individual style. Angelina Jolie recently remarked in an interview with L’Officiel USA that her six children are distinct individuals, emphasizing that her primary role as a parent is to refrain from obstructing their personal growth. This philosophy of autonomy seems to be reflected in the siblings' recent, highly publicized decisions regarding their legal identities.

Vivienne Jolie is the latest to formalize a name change, following in the footsteps of her older sister, Shiloh, who filed the paperwork on her 18th birthday in May 2024. Documents filed in Los Angeles indicate the transitions are driven by personal reasons. While Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne have taken legal steps to drop the Pitt name, Pax and Knox have not yet followed suit. These developments arrive against the backdrop of a long-standing and complex legal battle between Jolie and Pitt, which includes disputes over their French winery, Château Miraval, and years of court-documented allegations regarding their 2016 separation. Despite the public scrutiny, sources close to the family suggest the children are intentionally maintaining their privacy to foster a path toward healing.