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
The notices stated that Zahara, 21, is seeking the legal name Zahara Marley Jolie, while Maddox, 24, is requesting the name Maddox Chivan Jolie.
In California, petitioners seeking a legal name change must publish notice of their request in a qualifying newspaper before their case can proceed to a hearing.
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, each petition can move forward to a hearing.
