Brad Pitt is reportedly devastated after his daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt decided to legally drop his surname. The decision, which came shortly after Shiloh turned 18, has left the Oscar-winning actor heartbroken. Sources close to Pitt suggest that he believes Angelina Jolie, his ex-wife, played a significant role in influencing Shiloh’s decision.
Shiloh, who recently celebrated her 18th birthday, filed a petition in a Los Angeles court to remove Pitt from her name. This move has sparked a wave of speculation and blame, with many pointing fingers at Jolie. According to insiders, Pitt feels that Jolie has been turning their children against him over the years, and this latest development is a result of her influence.
“Brad was blindsided by Shiloh’s decision to drop his last name,” a source revealed. “He wasn’t surprised, though. He feels that Angie has slowly but surely turned their kids against him. She absolutely influenced their decisions to distance themselves from their dad.”
Despite the accusations, some reports suggest that Shiloh made the decision independently. Sources told ET that Shiloh hired her own lawyer and paid for the legal fees herself, ensuring that her mother was not involved in the process. This has led to a divide in public opinion, with some believing that Shiloh is simply asserting her independence.
“Shiloh did not give her dad a heads up about her decision,” an insider shared. “He’s absolutely heartbroken. He was closest to Shiloh and thought their relationship was on solid ground.”
Shiloh’s decision to drop Pitt’s surname follows a similar move by her sister Vivienne, who also removed Pitt’s name from her listing in a Playbill program for a Broadway production. Even their eldest sister, Zahara, has been seen introducing herself as Zahara Marley Jolie, further fueling the speculation that Jolie’s influence is at play.
However, sources close to the matter insist that Shiloh’s choice was made independently. “Shiloh hired her own lawyer and paid for it herself, so Angie doesn’t know and can’t speak for it,” a source told ET. This has led to a narrative that Shiloh is simply exercising her independence and taking control of her own life.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s tumultuous relationship has been well-documented, with their highly publicized divorce and ongoing legal battles over their shared French winery, Chateau Miraval. The couple’s split in 2016 was marked by allegations of abuse and a protracted custody battle over their six children.
In recent court filings, Jolie accused Pitt of abusive behavior during a private plane flight in 2016, which allegedly prompted her to file for divorce. Pitt has denied these allegations, and the incident was investigated by the FBI, which decided not to press charges.
The ongoing legal battles and public accusations have undoubtedly taken a toll on the family. Pitt has expressed his desire for his children to follow their passions and live happy lives, while Jolie has spoken about the impact of their relationship on her health and well-being.
As Shiloh moves forward with her decision to drop Pitt’s surname, the public remains divided on whether Jolie played a role in influencing her children against their father. While some believe that Shiloh is simply asserting her independence, others see it as a result of Jolie’s influence.
Regardless of the motivations behind Shiloh’s decision, it is clear that the family dynamics between Pitt, Jolie, and their children continue to be complex and fraught with tension. As the legal battles and public scrutiny continue, the impact on the family remains to be seen.
