Brad Pitt is reportedly deeply affected by his daughter Shiloh’s decision to legally change her name to Shiloh Jolie, dropping his surname. Sources close to the actor told Us Weekly that this move signifies more than just a name change—it symbolizes a deeper estrangement that has been developing for years.
The strain between Pitt and Shiloh became apparent during a 2021 custody hearing when 14-year-old Shiloh expressed her wish to testify about her custody preferences. Pitt objected, and the judge ruled in his favor, granting joint custody. However, the judge was later removed due to undisclosed connections to Pitt’s legal team.
Since then, Shiloh, now 18, has legally petitioned to change her name, a decision reportedly supported by her mother, Angelina Jolie. Shiloh is not the only one distancing herself from Pitt’s last name; her siblings Zahara and Vivienne have also been using variations of Jolie’s name. According to an insider, “To him, it was more than a change of name—it was a symbol of a deeper estrangement that has been brewing for years.”
Despite these changes, Pitt is said to be trying to repair his relationships with his children. However, sources reveal that he is privately struggling to come to terms with the situation.
The custody battle between Pitt and Jolie, who separated in 2016, is ongoing. They share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
