Most recently, Page Six reported that adopted son Zahara suddenly moved to “erase” Brad Pitt’s presence in his life. Specifically, at the club’s launch ceremony at the university, Zahara shouted her name “Zahara Marley Jolie”. Many people believe that Zahara dropped Pitt from her name as a way to pay tribute to single mother Angelina Jolie.​

Zahara only uses her mother’s last name when introducing herself in college

In contrast to Zahara’s harshness, Brad Pitt once expressed that he was very proud that his daughter had grown up and entered a good university. In August 2022, the actor congratulated Zahara on becoming a new student: “Zahara is really smart. She will improve when she goes to college. She is an interesting and beautiful person, pursuing hobbies and finding my own path. I am very proud. Time passes so quickly, and my children grow up so quickly. This makes me cry.”

Zahara as a child with her father Brad Pitt

Not only Zahara, but the eldest child Maddox also wants to remove the Pitt family name from his name. In 2021, a close source revealed that the actress’s eldest son wanted to change his last name to Jolie, but his mother did not approve. Maddox’s legal name is still Maddox Jolie-Pitt, but he always introduces himself as Maddox Jolie.

Maddox wanted to remove the last name Pitt from his name but was not approved by Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt – Angelina Jolie’s legal battle began in September 2016, when the actress filed for divorce and accused her husband of domestic violence. Angelina Jolie accused Brad Pitt of abusing her and her children on the family’s private plane.

Brad Pitt denied it, but the FBI and child welfare organizations clarified the actor’s misconduct with his eldest child Maddox. Since then, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been involved in a long lawsuit to divide assets and custody of their children.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were once Hollywood’s golden couple​