Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter, Shiloh, has requested to drop ‘Pitt’ from her surname in court documents filed on her 18th birthday. Shiloh, who shares biological and adopted siblings with Pitt and Jolie, is seeking to legally change her name to Shiloh Jolie. The action follows reports that Pitt wants to repair his relationship with his children, including Shiloh, after their divorce in 2019. Pitt’s other children Vivienne, Zahara, and Maddox reportedly do not use Pitt as their surname, although they have not filed to change their names.
An insider close to Pitt has expressed confidence that he can strengthen his relationship with Shiloh now that she is an adult and can make her own decisions about their relationship. The source explains that since the couple split, Jolie had limited the children’s involvement with their father, but Shiloh can now choose how much contact she has with Pitt. Despite the strained relationship, Pitt still loves his children unconditionally and hopes to rekindle the bond that was disrupted by the divorce.
The ongoing divorce battle between Pitt and Jolie has also involved accusations of Jolie attempting to drive a wedge between Pitt and their children. Claims have been made by a former bodyguard that Jolie tried to influence the children to avoid Pitt when they were in her custody. Additionally, Jolie has accused Pitt of physical and emotional abuse before their split, an allegation that Pitt has denied. The couple has been working towards resolving their legal issues, with an end to the custody battle expected by the summer.
Adopted son Pax, in particular, has reportedly not spoken to Pitt since the incident on a private jet in 2016 that led to the end of Pitt and Jolie’s marriage. Pax no longer considers Pitt a parent and has made negative statements about Pitt on social media. Despite the challenges with his children, Pitt has moved on romantically with jewelry executive Ines de Ramon. The couple has reportedly moved in together, and sources say their relationship is serious. This is Pitt’s first known relationship since his divorce from Jolie, and he is reportedly happy with de Ramon.
Overall, Pitt is focused on repairing his relationships with his children and being there for them regardless of the challenges he faces with Jolie. He hopes to build stronger bonds with his children, including Shiloh, as they become adults and make their own decisions about their relationships. While his ongoing legal battles with Jolie have been contentious, Pitt remains committed to being present in his children’s lives and supporting them in the best way he can.
