Angelina Jolie marked her 51st birthday with sons Knox and Pax in Los Angeles, following news that her eldest son, Maddox, has legally removed Brad Pitt's surname. This latest move underscores the ongoing estrangement between Pitt and several of his children, with multiple siblings having informally or formally abandoned the Pitt name in recent years.
Angelina Jolie celebrated her 51st birthday on Thursday surrounded by her children, a moment that underscores the deepening rift between the actress and her ex-husband Brad Pitt .
The family outing in Los Angeles, where Jolie was seen in a grey sweater, trousers, and glasses, comes after the latest development in the ongoing family drama: her eldest son, Maddox, 24, has officially filed to remove Pitt's surname. He is now legally Maddox Chivan Jolie, citing 'personal' reasons. This follows his informal step in February when he was credited simply as Maddox Jolie for his mother's film Couture.
Maddox's decision aligns his younger siblings, Shiloh, Zahara, and Vivienne, who have also distanced themselves from the Pitt name, either through legal changes or professional credits. The birthday sighting included sons Knox, 17, who showcased a bold new orange and red hairstyle, and Pax, 22, who was seen chatting with his mother as they prepared for the celebration.
Notably, the family gathering occurred just days after Knox, Pax, and Maddox attended their sister Zahara's graduation from Spelman College, an event where Pitt was absent. Zahara, 21, has publicly dropped the Pitt name, as seen during her sorority initiation in late 2023 and at her recent graduation. Vivienne, 17, also now appears in playbills as Vivienne Jolie, for the Broadway musical The Outsiders. Shiloh, 20, legally became Shiloh Nouvel Jolie after turning 18 in the summer of 2024.
These collective actions highlight a profound and lasting estrangement between Pitt and his children, a situation rooted in the couple's acrimonious split. Jolie and Pitt's relationship unraveled years before their 2019 divorce was finalized, with Jolie citing irreconcilable differences and later accusing Pitt of abuse, allegations he has denied. Their contentious divorce battle concluded in late 2024, but the fallout continues to shape their family dynamics.
In a recent interview, Pitt, 62, reflected on the importance of family, stating, 'No matter the mistake, you just learn from and move on... When you get to my age, you realize how important it is to surround yourself with the people you love.
' His comments come as his relationship with at least two of his children is reportedly 'unfixable. ' The Daily Mail reached out to Pitt's representatives for comment on Maddox's name change but did not receive an immediate response. For now, Jolie's birthday celebration with her children serves as a public testament to the family's current unity, albeit one defined by the conspicuous absence of their father
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