Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the eldest daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has reportedly taken steps to formally distance herself from her father. The 18-year-old has placed a legal name change notice in a Los Angeles newspaper, a customary procedure before officially altering one's name. This move comes after her sister Vivienne also appeared to drop the 'Pitt' surname earlier this year. The news has sparked further speculation about the ongoing complexities of the Jolie-Pitt family dynamic. Brad Pitt ‘In Pain’ After Daughter Shiloh Drops His Last Name Amid Legal Battle With Angelina Jolie; Hollywood Star ‘Always Wanted a Daughter’ – Reports.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt first removed Pitt's name from her Instagram profile following her parents' split. Now, the teenager is seeking to officially change her name from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to simply Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. A notice in the newspaper appeared months after she filed a request with the court in May, shortly after turning 18, indicating her strong desire to make the change. According to legal requirements, if there are any objections to the name change, they must be raised in court later this month. Absent any objections, she intends to proceed with the name change. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Shiloh Legally Drops Her Dad’s Last Name – Reports.

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As per reports, an insider told Entertainment Tonight that Shiloh has independently hired and financed her own lawyer, effectively keeping her mother, Angie, out of the loop and unable to offer any comment on the matter. Despite this assertion, sources close to Pitt expressed scepticism to Page Six, suggesting that there might be more to the situation than meets the eye. The remark implied that others should consider who might actually be influencing Shiloh's decision to change her name.

Reportedly, the day after news surfaced that Pitt's daughters were choosing to remove his name, reports indicated the Moneyball star was hurt, particularly as he had always cherished his relationship with Shiloh. However, sources also mentioned that Pitt has been growing distant from his children since his split from their mother in 2016. The ongoing divorce battle, nearing eight years, escalated further when Angelina alleged Pitt had struck her and the children during a flight from their Château Miraval estate.

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