Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Officially Drops Father’s Last Name, Now Goes by Shiloh Jolie

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has legally changed her name to Shiloh Jolie, removing her father’s surname. The decision, made on her 18th birthday, signifies a growing distance between Shiloh and her father, and formalizes a shift that began years prior.

A Long-Developing Estrangement

The move to legally drop “Pitt” from her name follows a period of increasing separation from Brad Pitt, reportedly stemming from a 2016 incident on a private jet Grazia Magazine. This event is considered a catalyst for the eventual separation of Jolie and Pitt.

Following Family Trend

Shiloh isn’t the first of Jolie and Pitt’s children to modify their names. Zahara Jolie, upon reaching 18, introduced herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” when joining the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College. Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, at age 15, also chose to be credited solely as Vivienne Jolie while working as a production assistant on her mother’s Broadway musical, “The Outsiders” People.

A Budding Dance Career

While navigating personal family matters, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is also pursuing her passion for dance. She has been taking classes in the Los Angeles area for several years and has gained recognition for her talent, with videos of her dancing circulating online. Her choreographer, Keelan Carter, praised her dedication and work ethic, noting that she “never uses her celebrity status to her advantage” HOLA. Carter encouraged others to notice Shiloh beyond her famous parentage, emphasizing her skills and sincerity.

18th Birthday and Legal Change

Shiloh officially turned 18 on May 27, 2024, and filed the legal documentation to change her name on that same day People. The change to Shiloh Jolie is now official Hello Magazine.