Shiloh Jolie, the eldest biological daughter of celebrities Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has legally dropped "Pitt" from her last name, signaling a poignant shift in family dynamics.
According to Mail Online, the legal name change of Brad Pitt's daughter reveals underlying strains following a contentious divorce with Angelina Jolie.
Brad, 60, has faced several challenges with his relationships post-separation from Angelina Jolie, 49. The couple initiated divorce proceedings in 2016, marred by accusations of assault against Pitt, reflecting a continuing turbulent relationship with his children.
The proceedings started when Angelina filed for divorce from Brad following an alleged physical altercation on a private jet in 2016. Numerous legal hurdles, lingering court appointments, and public disputes over child custody and property have studded their separation.
Despite filing for divorce, the court declared both parties legally single only in 2019. Angelina centered her accusations on a specific 2016 incident, scrutinized in an FBI report released in 2022, which recounted claims of Brad's physical and verbal aggression.
Brad, throughout the ordeal, has endeavored to maintain a connection with his children, attempting to facilitate visits by organizing activities and transportation. This was pivotal in 2021 when he was awarded shared custody, although this arrangement was later contested and overturned on appeal.
The relationship strains extended beyond the former couple, touching their children; Vivienne and Zahara Jolie-Pitt also opted not to include "Pitt" in their public identifications. Such shifts suggest a broader disassociation within the family sphere.
Shiloh, who recently turned 18, made a definitive move by hiring her lawyer and personally covered all associated costs for her name change, demonstrating an intent to forge an identity distinctly hers, albeit hinting at deeper layers of unresolved family conflicts.
This decision was on her part, meant to mark a significant personal milestone. According to insiders, the move is rooted partly in past familial disturbances that still resonate with her.
Brad's emotional response to his daughter’s legal change was poignant but accepting. "He respects Shiloh's decision, that He loves her and no matter what happens, he is always only a phone call away. He will be there for Shiloh and any of his kids whenever they need him, no questions asked. It's up to them to make the next move," disclosed an insider.
Even though these actions indicate a distancing in terms of family affiliation, Brad remains hopeful about mending bonds with his children, once the legal and emotional dust settles—believing time might bring clarity and reconciliation.
"Brad truly feels that with Shiloh, as well as Vivienne and Knox, when this divorce is over, and the lawsuits are far behind them, they will take a good look in the mirror and realize that their father is a part of them," shared another source.
Furthermore, the sale of Angelina's share in their joint estate, Chateau Miraval, for $67 million in 2021 without Brad's consent highlights the ongoing financial and emotional disputes between the two.
The Pitt-Jolie divorce continues to unravel in complexity, as both parties vigorously contest financial assets and parental relationships. Each event unfolds layers of a highly publicized split that has drawn attention globally, affecting all members of the Jolie-Pitt family.
As the children mature, each step they take may signify a broader reflection of their journeys amidst the backdrop of their parents' highly publicized disputes.
The long-term effects of this family situation will perhaps unfold in the years to come, shaping the dynamics and legacies left behind.
