
Zahara Jolie-Pitt Moves to Legally Drop Brad Pitt Surname
Zahara Jolie-Pitt has taken a formal step to remove “Pitt” from her legal name, adding a new chapter to a family story that has drawn public attention since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt separated in 2016. The 21-year-old daughter of the former couple filed a petition seeking to change her name from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie, according to reports citing court documents. The request places Zahara among the adult children in the family who have moved, either legally or publicly, toward using Jolie as their surname. The petition has not been described as finalized. Reports said a hearing is expected later in 2026, meaning the request remains part of a court process rather than a completed action. In California, adult name-change petitions generally require court review before becoming official. The development drew attention because Zahara had already appeared to use a shortened version of her name in public settings. During a 2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. introduction at Spelman College, she introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie. Coverage of her Spelman graduation also noted that she was publicly identified without the Pitt surname. The latest filing matters because it moves the issue from public usage to








































