Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children, Zahara, Vivienne, and Shiloh, recently made news for adopting new names. The decision to alter their names sparked strong emotions from fans and followers of the Hollywood actor and his family.

Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the oldest daughter of former Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has begun a new chapter in her life as an Alpha Kappa Alpha member at Spelman College in Atlanta. This has also resulted in a significant loss of the moniker “Pitt.”

Zahara’s infectious energy and passion were on full display when she presented herself at her sorority’s probate ceremony in a riveting video that Essence posted.

Dressed in a gorgeous black midi dress, gloves, and pearls, she confidently proclaimed, “My name is Zahara Marley Jolie, and I’m traveling all the way from the Golden State to the city of angels, Los Angeles, California. “I am the seventh person in this line.”

During this momentous occasion, fans shared their feelings about the missing “Pitt” from her name. One reader expressed sadness, saying, “That’s a shame because life could have been different for her, and he helped change her life for the better.” Another admirer questioned Brad’s attention, asking, “Why are they giving Brad such a hard time?”

Another remark cautioned: “I just hope this young lady is making decisions based on her own reality because to reject a parent is a big deal and should not be influenced by other people’s experiences or recollections.”

As she embarks on this new chapter in her life, it’s evident that Zahara’s name choice is prompting profound musings on the intricacies of family dynamics following her parents’ divorce.

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt is one of Angelina and Brad’s twins. When the twins were born in 2008, Brad was “very pleased to be at the birth of his children, very moved and very emotional,” according to OB/GYN Dr. Michel Sussman.

Vivienne, now 15 years old, is pursuing her artistic interests with her mother’s encouragement. According to People, the playbill for the musical “The Outsiders” mentions her as “Vivienne Jolie,” but not as “Pitt.” This name change is a key milestone in Vivienne’s public identity development.

Her mother, Angelina, produces the musical in which Vivienne Jolie works as a production assistant. She frequently joins her mother on the musical’s promotional tour.

She observed Angelina from the audience during a recent visit to “Today.” Reflecting on her daughter’s participation in the musical, Angelina explained that Vivienne’s excitement for the play stems from its emphasis on family.

The seasoned actress said, “And the same reason it responded to her, the same reason she wanted me next to her watching it, the same reason we all hugged when I came out here, is because this is about family and it’s about community.”

The mother-daughter pair made an appearance at the musical’s preview in New York City prior to the promotional tour. Vivienne’s unusual public appearance, her first since 2021, drew attention from both admirers and the media.

Vivienne’s alleged name change and subsequent public appearances underscore the Jolie-Pitt family’s changing dynamics, particularly since a third child, Shiloh, elected to follow in the footsteps of Zahara and Vivienne.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, who turned 18 on May 27, has submitted legal procedures to change her surname from Brad’s to Angelina’s. She now prefers to be known simply as “Shiloh Jolie,” marking one of her first adult decisions.

According to TMZ, Shiloh submitted the paperwork on Memorial Day, which also happened to be her birthday. Although Shiloh’s request for a name change has not yet received official approval, it is likely to happen soon.

Shiloh’s decision is consistent with a family tendency, as her sisters Vivienne and Zahara allegedly deleted “Pitt” on different occasions. Court filings show that Angelina may have had an impact on the children’s troubled relationship with Brad, prompting these name changes.

Tony Webb, owner of SRS Global, a security company that provides Angelina with personal protection, made a comment about recent allegations against the actress. Webb, who worked with Jolie from 2000 to 2020, gave insights from his experience.

“One of the two individuals, Ross Foster, specified that he intended to testify regardless of the NDA if he received a court subpoena,” Webb said. He also shared unsettling information regarding the anticipated testimony.

“When Mr. Foster told me this, he also told me that if asked, he would testify about statements he overheard that Ms. Jolie made to the children, encouraging them to avoid spending time with Mr. Pitt during custody visits,” he said.

This news triggered a heated debate on social media, with many people expressing their disappointment with Angelina. Others expressed concern about the potential influence on the Jolie-Pitt children.

“The fact that she cannot see the harm this is doing to their kids is just shocking,” one user said. Another commenter agreed, stating, “It’s probably why Shiloh is moving in with her father now.” She’s learned her mother harbors resentment and has been trying to keep them apart from Brad for years.

Someone described Angelina’s reported behavior as “the worst possible thing a person can do: alienate their children from a parent.” Meanwhile, another said, “Shame on her.”

The controversy over Angelina’s activities prompted others to consider the cyclical nature of such behavior, blaming it on her turbulent background. “Her childhood was identical to what I had read. Perhaps she is unable or unwilling to interrupt the pattern,” one suggested.

Angelina has three children: Knox, Pax, and Maddox, in addition to Vivienne, Shiloh, and Zahara. She shares them all with Brad, and despite public criticism, Angelina Jolie has consistently worked to portray the role of a compassionate, attentive mother. Her own mother, Marcheline Bertrand, laid the foundation for this devotion.

In 2011, Angelina candidly acknowledged that her close relationship with her mother greatly influences her parenting style. Angelina stressed the significance of being both a mom and a friend to her children.

She emphasized the vital connection she gained through open conversation and shared activities with her mother. This foundation has led her to develop a similar link with her children, ensuring that, despite their various backgrounds, they feel like a family.

Angelina strives to be like her mother, who had a lovely temperament and was always generous. Her goal is straightforward: to be as excellent a mother to her children as her mother was to her.