Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, youngest daughter of actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, continued the legal process to remove her biological father’s surname. The young woman, who seeks to sign only Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, has met the initial requirements established by Californian law. Information about progress in the process was released on August 21, 2026.
Legal Steps for Changing Your Name in California
Changing a name in the United States, especially in California, involves a series of legal procedures that ensure publicity and the possibility of challenge. In the case of Vivienne Jolie, fulfilling these demands marks an important step towards formalizing her desire. The system requires transparency so that the change is properly recorded.
Mandatory publication of notice in official newspaper
One of the fundamental requirements for changing the name in California is the publication of a notice in a newspaper of general circulation. Vivienne completed this step by publicizing her request in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, a recognized vehicle for legal notices. The publication was made once a week, for four consecutive weeks, in the period between July 24 and August 14, 2026. This step ensures that the intention of the change is public knowledge, allowing contrary manifestations before the final decision.
Decisive hearing for the definitive change of registration
In addition to being published in the newspaper, Vivienne Jolie’s petition includes a call for anyone opposing the name change to submit their written statement before the final hearing. This hearing, scheduled for November 2, 2026, will be the crucial moment for the court decision that could make the removal of the surname Pitt from the young woman’s registry definitive. The presence of a judge guarantees the validation of the process in accordance with local legislation.
History of Brad Pitt’s children who chose to change their surname
Vivienne is not the only one among Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children to seek the removal of their father’s surname. She joins three other siblings who expressed the same desire, consolidating a pattern of personal decisions that reflects complex family dynamics. This sequence of requests suggests a clear preference on the part of the children regarding the identity of their surnames.
- Shiloh:was the first to achieve a name change, in 2024.
- Maddox:placed its order in May 2026.
- Zahara:went through the same process in July 2026.
The decision of each of the brothers to go ahead with changing their surname, now culminating with Vivienne, indicates an individual alignment around the preference for their mother’s surname, Angelina Jolie. This movement, accompanied by the media spotlight, raises questions about identity and family ties in public life.
