The siblings’ latest move made their plans public, clearing the way for judges to consider whether their requested name changes should become official.
Zahara and Maddox, two of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children, have completed a key requirement in their petitions to remove “Pitt” from their names legally.
Before years of legal proceedings reshaped the family, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt frequently appeared together at public events like this one. Today, two of their children are seeking to legally remove “Pitt” from their names. | Source: Getty Images
According to court documents obtained by People, both siblings have published the legal notices required under California law before a judge can consider their requests.
The notices state that Zahara, 21, is seeking the legal name Zahara Marley Jolie, while Maddox, 24, is requesting Maddox Chivan Jolie.
In California, filing a petition is only the first step in a legal name change. Petitioners must also publish notice of their request in a qualifying newspaper, making the proposed change part of the public record before the case can proceed.
According to the , Maddox’s notice appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, while Zahara’s was published on Thursday, July 9.
Once proof of publication is filed with the court, the petitions can move forward to a hearing.
