Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's eldest daughter, Zahara, has taken steps to distance herself from her father's last name. The 21-year-old actress filed a petition with the Superior Court of California in April to change her name.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Zahara is seeking to drop "Pitt" from her full name and revert to simply "Zahara Jolie." This move comes as no surprise given the high-profile split between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over a decade ago. The couples">couple's divorce was finalized in 2019.
Zahara has been living on her own for several years, pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. While she still maintains a close relationship with her mother, it appears that she is taking steps to establish her own identity outside of the Jolie-Pitt household.
This development raises questions about the long-term implications of changing one's name. For celebrities, their last names often become synonymous with their public image and brand. By dropping "Pitt" from her name, Zahara may be attempting to create a sense of separation between herself and her father.
Zahara has been open in the past about the challenges she faced as a member of the Jolie-Pitt family. In 2019, she told Harper's Bazaar that growing up in the public eye was "a very challenging thing." She also expressed gratitude for her mother's support during this time.
It remains to be seen whether Zahara's petition will be approved by the court. If successful, it could set a precedent for other members of the Jolie-Pitt family who may wish to distance themselves from their father's last name.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's eldest daughter, Zahara, has taken steps to distance herself from her father's last name. The 21-year-old actress filed a petition with the Superior Court of California in April to change her name.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Zahara is seeking to drop "Pitt" from her full name and revert to simply "Zahara Jolie." This move comes as no surprise given the high-profile split between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over a decade ago. The couple's divorce was finalized in 2019.
Zahara has been living on her own for several years, pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. While she still maintains a close relationship with her mother, it appears that she is taking steps to establish her own identity outside of the Jolie-Pitt household.
This development raises questions about the long-term implications of changing one's name. For celebrities, their last names often become synonymous with their public image and brand. By dropping "Pitt" from her name, Zahara may be attempting to create a sense of separation between herself and her father.
Zahara has been open in the past about the challenges she faced as a member of the Jolie-Pitt family. In 2019, she told Harper's Bazaar that growing up in the public eye was "a very challenging thing." She also expressed gratitude for her mother's support during this time.
It remains to be seen whether Zahara's petition will be approved by the court. If successful, it could set a precedent for other members of the Jolie-Pitt family who may wish to distance themselves from their father's last name.
