Zahara and Maddox Jolie publish newspaper ads to remove Brad Pitt’s last name
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children, Maddox and Zahara, have published legal notices in a Los Angeles newspaper to officially drop 'Pitt' from their surnames. This follows a similar move by their sister, Shiloh, as the family continues to navigate high-profile legal changes.
Why it matters
The public nature of these name changes highlights the intersection of celebrity family dynamics and California's specific legal requirements for name changes.
- 1.45am . First published July 13, 2026 - 11.10pm
The report focuses on factual legal filings and public records regarding celebrity family matters.
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