Angelina Jolie celebrated her 49th birthday with a quiet day at home with her children. The actress prefers to keep her celebrations private, and her birthday was spent with Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, and twins Knox and Vivienne. Zahara had returned home from college, and the family planned to spend the day together. This private celebration follows reports that Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Jolie’s daughter with ex-husband Brad Pitt, had hired a lawyer to change her name to Shiloh Jolie on her 18th birthday. Pitt is said to be aware and upset about the decision, as he has always had a close relationship with his children and expressed joy when Shiloh was born.
In addition to Shiloh, several of her siblings have also distanced themselves from their father by changing their last name. Zahara introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie during her sorority induction at college, and Maddox reportedly does not use Pitt as his last name on unofficial documents, preferring to use Jolie. Most recently, Vivienne dropped her father’s last name in the Playbill for a Broadway musical produced by Angelina. These name changes are seen as a reflection of the strained relationship between Pitt and his children following his split from Jolie in 2016.
Angelia Jolie and Brad Pitt ended their relationship in 2016 after over 10 years together. Despite legally being declared single, the couple has not finalized their divorce yet. One of the key issues in their divorce settlement is the ownership of their French winery, Chateau Miraval. The couple has not been able to come to an agreement on this matter, which has prolonged the divorce proceedings. The divorce has been described as contentious, and the couple has not been able to resolve their differences easily.
Brad Pitt has expressed sadness over the situation, as he loves his children and misses them. He had always wanted a daughter, and the decision of his children to distance themselves from him through name changes has been difficult for him. The reminders of losing his children have been challenging for Pitt, and he is said to be upset about the changes in the family dynamics. Despite this, Jolie and Pitt continue to co-parent their children and make decisions about their upbringing together.
The Jolie-Pitt family has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the children asserting their individual identities through name changes and other means. Shiloh Jolie’s decision to change her name, along with her siblings’ similar actions, is seen as a reflection of the family’s shifting dynamics following the divorce of their parents. Despite these changes, the family continues to find ways to celebrate special occasions together, such as Angelina Jolie’s recent birthday. The private celebration with her children signifies the importance of family to the actress, despite the challenges they may face.
