Brad Pitt appears to be deeply affected after several of his children with Angelina Jolie have dropped Pitt from their last names. The change has occurred recently, with Maddox being credited as Jolie instead of Jolie-Pitt in Angelina Jolie’s latest film, Couture. This shift comes amidst growing tensions surrounding the family name.
Friends Express Concern Over Family Division
Sources close to Brad Pitt have revealed to TMZ that his friends are worried seeing him in pain and have privately blamed Angelina Jolie for causing a rift within the family. Reflecting the sentiment among those near Pitt, one insider stated,
“It’s sad – this is a textbook example of what a successful campaign to separate a family looks like.”
The ongoing name changes by the children are viewed by some as part of a wider effort that has disrupted family unity.
Multiple Children Follow the Trend to Drop ‘Pitt’ from Their Names
This latest action by Maddox follows a pattern set by his siblings. Vivienne, the couple’s 17-year-old twin daughter, removed Pitt from her surname publicly in June 2024. Earlier, Shiloh, their eldest biological daughter, formally petitioned a Los Angeles judge to eliminate Pitt from her last name upon turning 18 in May 2024. Zahara, the oldest of the six children, was the first to use only Jolie as her last name when she appeared as ‘Zahara Marley Jolie’ at her Spelman College sorority event in November 2023.
Implications for Brad Pitt and His Family’s Future
These developments highlight a growing tension within Brad Pitt’s family, reflecting broader struggles over identity and parental influence after his separation from Angelina Jolie. The name changes symbolize significant personal decisions by the children, which may impact their relationships with their father as well as the family’s public image going forward. How this dynamic will evolve remains under close observation by friends and fans alike.
