Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt is now legally Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. A Los Angeles judge approved the 18-year-old’s name change petition on Monday, November 2, 2026, making her the fourth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children to remove their father’s surname. The court hearing took place at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, with Vivienne’s attorney, Peter Kenneth Levine, appearing remotely. Judge Virginia Keeny presided and confirmed there were no objections to the petition.
Vivienne Jolie’s Age and Birthday: When Did She Turn 18?
Vivienne Jolie was born on July 12, 2008, in Nice, France. She is the youngest of the former couple’s six children, alongside her twin brother, Knox. The twins celebrated their 18th birthday on July 12, 2026. Vivienne filed her name change petition on July 20, 2026, just eight days after reaching legal adulthood, according to court documents.
What Happened in Court on November 2, 2026?
The name change was granted during a Monday morning hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court’s Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Judge Keeny read aloud the names of petitioners whose requests had been approved and explained the next steps for collecting the signed decree.
“There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted. The Decree is signed and filed. The Petitioner’s name is changed from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.”
Vivienne’s attorney, Peter Kenneth Levine, appeared remotely via LACourtConnect. The decree is expected to be available for pickup about a week after the hearing from Room 112 on the first floor of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse.
Why Did Vivienne Drop Pitt From Her Name?
Court documents listed the reason for the name change as “personal.” The legal filing was not Vivienne’s first public step away from the hyphenated surname. She had already been using “Vivienne Jolie” professionally for more than two years before the court ruling.
In May 2024, Vivienne was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the Playbill for the Broadway production of The Outsiders, which she worked on as a producer’s assistant alongside her mother, who was a producer on the musical. The professional credit came nearly two years before the legal change was finalized.
Four of Six Siblings Have Now Dropped Pitt
Vivienne is the fourth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s children to legally remove “Pitt” from their surname. The pattern began with her older sister Shiloh, who filed her petition on her 18th birthday in May 2024. Shiloh’s request was granted in August 2024, officially making her Shiloh Jolie.
Maddox, the eldest sibling, filed his petition in May 2026. A court approved his name change to Maddox Chivan Jolie on September 14, 2026. Zahara filed her request in June 2026, and her legal transition to Zahara Marley Jolie was approved on September 28, 2026.
Pax, 22, is the only sibling who still publicly uses the Jolie-Pitt surname. Knox, Vivienne’s twin, left “Pitt” off his June 2026 high school graduation certificate, though he has not filed a formal legal name change petition as of the November 2 hearing.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Divorce: The Family Background
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt separated in September 2016 after two years of marriage and more than a decade together. They were declared legally single in 2019, and their divorce was finalized in December 2024, closing an eight-year legal battle.
The former couple share six children: Maddox, 25; Pax, 22; Zahara, 21; Shiloh, 20; and twins Vivienne and Knox, 18. The children’s surname changes have unfolded amid reports of limited communication between Pitt and his older children. A source told PEOPLE in September 2026 that “there’s very little communication right now,” describing the situation as “a tragedy.”
Vivienne’s Public Life and Professional Work
Beyond her Broadway work on The Outsiders, Vivienne has appeared alongside her mother at public events. In October 2026, she was photographed in Los Angeles selling her own creations at an event, with her twin brother Knox keeping her company and helping with her display.
Angelina Jolie has spoken about giving her children room to define themselves. In a 2021 interview with PEOPLE, she said:
“I have six very individual human beings in my home. I am so excited about all the different stages and feelings and curiosities that they go through. Why wouldn’t you be? We’re supposed to help them figure out who they are. And you can’t figure out who they are if you don’t enthusiastically develop with them.”
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What the Court Decree Means
The November 2, 2026 ruling formally changes Vivienne’s legal name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. The decree was signed and filed the same day, and the court confirmed there were no objections to the petition. Vivienne’s attorney appeared remotely, and the judge read the approved name change into the record during the morning hearing.
Brad Pitt has not commented publicly on the ruling. Angelina Jolie also has not issued a public statement about the November 2 court decision.
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