Knox Jolie-Pitt may drop Pitt surname like sister Vivienne
Eighteen-year-old Knox Jolie-Pitt is reportedly considering changing his last name to Jolie after his twin sister Vivienne removed her father's surname.
Name change speculation grows
Page Six reports that Knox has not yet filed a petition but suggests the move could happen later. He already used Knox Jolie on his high school diploma from Fusion Academy in Los Angeles. The graduation ceremony occurred in June with Angelina Jolie attending alongside their siblings Pax and Zahara. If he proceeds, he becomes the fifth of six children to stop using Pitt as a surname.
Legal steps and timeline
Vivienne filed her petition on July 20 after turning eighteen days prior to that date. A Los Angeles judge approved her request to become Vivienne Marcheline Jolie shortly after the filing. Sources indicate there is no confirmed timeline for Knox's potential decision regarding his own name change process.
Family tensions and therapy
Reports describe differing accounts of family dynamics behind these naming decisions involving Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. One source claimed Jolie influenced children against their father while another noted years of family therapy sessions. The distance between Pitt and the children reportedly links to past experiences and damaged trust issues.
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