Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Vivienne files petition to legally drop dad’s last name
Vivienne Pitt has filed a legal petition to remove her father's surname, joining other siblings in the move.
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Vivienne, the daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has filed a petition to legally drop the surname 'Pitt'. Coverage indicates that she is not the only child taking this step, as two other children of Brad Pitt also seek to ditch his surname.
Reports from People.com, Page Six, CNN, BBC, and Yahoo emphasize the legal nature of the filings and describe the move as a reflection of Vivienne's estrangement from her father. Future developments center on the progress of the legal petitions to change the children's names.
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Quick answers
Who filed the petition to drop the surname Pitt?
Vivienne, the daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, filed the petition.
Are other children involved in this process?
According to CNN and BBC, two more of Brad Pitt's children also want to drop his surname.
Which outlets are reporting this news?
The story is being covered by People.com, Page Six, CNN, BBC, and Yahoo.
Coverage (5)
- Two more of Brad Pitt’s kids want to ditch his surname CNN · 3h ago
- Brad Pitt hit with another brutal blow as youngest child reveals estrangement from famous father Yahoo · 3h ago
- Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname BBC · 3h ago
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Daughter Vivienne Files Petition to Drop ‘Pitt’ from Her Last Name (Exclusive) People.com · 3h ago
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Vivienne files petition to legally drop dad’s last name Page Six · 3h ago
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