Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is reportedly facing another difficult chapter in his family’s long-running legal and personal dispute with former wife Angelina Jolie, following reports that two of their children have filed legal petitions to change their surnames.
According to reports, Maddox and Zahara have each submitted separate legal notices in California seeking to remove “Pitt” from their surnames. If approved by the court, the move would formally change their legal identities.
Court Filings Published in California
The reported petitions were published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, a standard legal requirement under California law for certain name-change applications.
According to the filings:
- Zahara has requested to legally change her name to Zahara Marley Jolie.
- Maddox has requested the name Maddox Chivan Jolie.
The applications have not yet been approved, and separate court hearings are expected to take place later this year.
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Reports Say Brad Pitt Is Deeply Affected
A source quoted in media reports claimed the development has been emotionally difficult for Pitt.
The unnamed source alleged that the latest legal move reflects years of strained family relationships and described the situation as deeply painful for the Oscar-winning actor.
However, these comments come from anonymous sources, and Brad Pitt has not publicly commented on the reported filings.
Angelina Jolie Has Not Responded Publicly
Neither Angelina Jolie nor her representatives have issued a public statement regarding the reported name-change requests.
The former couple finalized their divorce in December 2024, bringing an end to an eight-year legal process that began after Jolie filed for divorce in 2016.
Despite the conclusion of their divorce proceedings, their relationship with their six children has remained the subject of continued public and media attention.
Legal Process Still Underway
The reported petitions remain under judicial review, and no final decision has yet been announced by the court.
If approved, Maddox and Zahara would reportedly join other members of the family who have publicly chosen to identify themselves without using the Pitt surname.
For now, the legal process is ongoing, and the outcome will depend on the court’s decision later this year.
The latest developments have once again drawn attention to one of Hollywood’s most closely followed family disputes, although neither side has publicly addressed the new filings.
