<p id=”par-1_49″>Many of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/angelina-jolie-has-pretty-much-been-a-single-mom-since-brad-pitt-divorce.html/”>Angelina Jolie’s kids</a> have legally dropped <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/angelina-jolie-doesnt-regret-marrying-brad-pitt.html/”>Brad Pitt’s last name</a>. The children have aligned themselves with their mother following allegations that Pitt became violent with the family on a flight. As Jolie’s children distance themselves from their father, she reportedly hopes to maintain a sense of peace.</p>
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<p id=”par-2_52″>Pitt and Jolie, who married in 2014 after many years together, share six children. Jolie filed for divorce in 2016 following allegations that Pitt violently attacked her on a plane. In 2024, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/angelina-jolie-joked-daughter-shiloh-troublemuch-like-mother.html/”>their daughter Shiloh</a> filed to drop “Pitt” <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/how-many-of-brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolies-kids-have-changed-their-names.html/”>from her last name</a>. Since then, Zahara, Maddox, and Vivienne have followed suit. </p>
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<p id=”par-3_38″>“If people knew the whole truth, they would have more sympathy for the children and respect them,” a source close to Jolie told <a target=”_blank” href=”https://people.com/angelina-jolie-just-wants-everyone-to-heal-as-youngest-daughter-seeks-to-drop-pitt-from-last-name-exclusive-source-12024430″ rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a>. “The fact they aren’t speaking ill or sharing things publicly only shows their decency.”</p>
<p id=”par-4_21″>Zahara and Maddox’s petitions to change their names remain pending. Vivienne filed most recently. Shiloh’s petition was successfully granted in 2024.</p>
<p id=”par-5_16″>“Angie hasn’t been fighting and isn’t angry,” the source said. “She just wants everyone to heal.”</p>
<p id=”par-6_33″><strong><em>How to get help:</em></strong><em> In the U.S., call the RAINN National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.</em></p>