Los Angeles, California – Shiloh, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has recently undergone a significant name change, revealing the “painful events” that led to her decision. On her 18th birthday, Shiloh filed a petition for a name change in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, announcing her desire to be known as Shiloh Nouvel Jolie moving forward.
This decision comes as two of Pitt and Jolie’s other children, Zahara and Vivienne, have also taken steps to distance themselves from Pitt’s name. Zahara introduced herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” in a sorority video, while Vivienne omitted the name Pitt from a credit in Playbill for a Broadway production. Shiloh’s attorney, Peter Levine, emphasized the significance of her name change and emphasized that the media should exercise caution in reporting on young adults making independent decisions following difficult circumstances.
The name change occurs amidst the ongoing divorce proceedings between Pitt and Jolie, which began in 2016 after an alleged physical altercation involving one of their children. Pitt was cleared of wrongdoing following a child abuse investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Child and Family Services. Jolie filed a lawsuit against the FBI in 2022 alleging domestic assault by Pitt, who denied all allegations.
In addition to the divorce, the former couple is also embroiled in a dispute over their French winery Château Miraval. Pitt sued Jolie in 2022 over her alleged sale of her share of the winery without his consent, leading to accusations of abusive behavior. Jolie’s lawyers have criticized Pitt’s attempts to obtain her past NDAs with third parties as abusive, while making fresh abuse allegations against Pitt earlier this year.
The complex legal battle between Pitt and Jolie continues to unfold, shedding light on the challenges faced by the former Hollywood power couple. Shiloh’s decision to change her name underscores the ongoing impact of the divorce and the efforts of the family to navigate the repercussions of their public separation.