Shiloh Jolie Debuts New Name After Bold Move Away From Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s teenage daughter has revealed a new name, which many believe is a move to put more distance between her and her father.

Shiloh Jolie made a rare public appearance last week at Los Angeles’ iconic Oliver House. The 19-year-old choreographed a dance performance for the event.

This exclusive dinner event drew some of Hollywood’s top names—actors, models, and fashion elites as they gathered to celebrate Isabel Marant’s latest capsule collection with Net-A-Porter. During the evening, Shiloh impressed guests with her standout choreography.

Shiloh attended the event as both a guest and performer. She choreographed the piece using her new name, while professional dancers Keoni Rose and Tako Suzuki brought it to life during singer-songwriter Luella’s live performance of her new single, ‘Naïve’.

The former Hollywood power couple known as ‘Brangelina’—who ended their relationship in 2016 and only finalized their difficult divorce in 2024—welcomed Shiloh Nouvel Jolie Pitt on May 27, 2006.

Angelina and Brad, who first met while filming the 2004 movie Mr & Mrs Smith, have six children together. This includes their three biological children—Shiloh, along with twins Knox and Vivienne.

Shiloh Jolie appears to have changed her nameMEGA/GC Images
Shiloh was the first biological child born to the couple, joining their family after her adopted siblings Maddox and Zahara. Later, they adopted Pax and had twins together.

Recently, Shiloh revealed she is now going by the name Shi. While it’s not clear whether this will be her official or stage name, many view it as a strong sign that she is stepping away from her father.

On her 18th birthday, Shiloh officially filed to have her father’s last name removed from her own. TMZ reported at the time that the name change came amid growing distance between her and Brad Pitt.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt had a messy divorceJonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Audi
According to Hello Magazine, the two haven’t been publicly seen together since 2014.

The divorce between Pitt and Jolie dragged on for years and was anything but peaceful. In more recent times, Jolie accused Pitt of domestic abuse, making the separation even more complex.

Pitt has always denied these claims, but it’s widely believed that these allegations have played a major part in the growing distance between him and his children.

As per multiple reports, the 61-year-old actor knew about Shiloh’s legal name change filing. A source told PEOPLE: “He’s aware and upset that Shiloh dropped his last name. He’s never felt more joy than when she was born. He always wanted a daughter.”

“The reminders that he’s lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad.”

Another insider also told the publication that the actor, known for his role in Bullet Train, still deeply loves his children. They added: “This whole process has been very hard for the whole family.”

The Hollywood couple share six children as photographed here in 2008Jun Sato/WireImage
Shiloh’s attorney made it clear that the teen’s decision to change her name should not be seen as a public statement or a media stunt.

Peter Levine told PEOPLE: “Shiloh Jolie did not take out an ‘ad’ announcing any name change, and any press reporting that is inaccurate.”

“As Shiloh’s attorney, I am required to publish a legal notice because the law in California requires that of anyone who wants to change their name. That legal notice was published in the Los Angeles Times, as is required.”

The teen filed to change her name on her 18th birthdayJC Olivera/Getty Images
This update follows another recent move where Pitt and Jolie’s daughter Vivienne appeared to drop her father’s surname as well.

The 16-year-old had teamed up with her mother to co-produce the new musical The OutsidersAccording to PEOPLE, when the Playbill was released, she was listed simply as Vivienne Jolie, without any mention of Pitt.

Back in November 2023, their eldest daughter Zahara also used the name ‘Zahara Marley Jolie’ during a video shared by Essence, which many viewed as another sign of distancing from her father.