Shiloh Posts a Newspaper Ad to Remove the Pitt Surname After 'Painful Events'

Angelina Jolie is seeking to end her contentious divorce battle with Brad Pitt, urging him to resolve the disputes surrounding the Château Miraval vineyard. Meanwhile, Shiloh, one of their six children, has made a significant decision concerning her identity. The 18-year-old recently chose to drop her father’s last name and now goes by Shiloh Nouvel Jolie instead of Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. This change was publicly announced through a legal notice in the Los Angeles Times on her birthday, May 27.

Shiloh’s decision has sparked discussions, especially in the context of her parents’ tumultuous relationship. Her attorney, Peter Levine, emphasized that they followed legal protocols in disclosing the name change, stating that Shiloh “made an independent and meaningful decision after painful events.” The California law requires that any name change request must be published in a newspaper, allowing for public objections if any arise by the end of July.

This legal process has not been easy for Brad Pitt, who reportedly feels heartbroken by his daughter’s choice. Sources close to Pitt have revealed that he cherishes Shiloh and recalls the joy she brought him upon her birth. Sadly, he has found it increasingly difficult to cope with the distancing from his children, as they begin to publicly sever ties with him.

In total, four of Pitt and Jolie’s children have opted not to carry their father’s surname: Maddox, Zahara, Vivienne, and now Shiloh. Each of these decisions further distances them from Pitt, particularly following allegations of abuse that have surfaced during the ongoing divorce process. Shiloh’s name change was conducted independently; she hired her own lawyer and managed the expenses herself, indicating a level of autonomy that may symbolize a broader desire to create distance from her father.

Currently, Pitt’s relationship with his children appears strained. Reports suggest he has limited contact with his older children, with his commitment to his younger ones having diminished due to his busy filming schedule.

This ongoing situation reflects the complexities and challenges faced by families dealing with high-profile separations and legal battles, raising questions about family dynamics and well-being in such turbulent circumstances.