Vivienne Jolie’s petition to remove “Pitt” from her legal surname is scheduled to come before a Los Angeles court on Monday, November 2, 2026.
The 18-year-old is asking to change her legal name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
No final court order confirming the requested change had been publicly established in the latest available information reviewed for this report.
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What Vivienne Jolie is asking the court to approve
Vivienne filed the petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court shortly after turning 18 in July.
The petition lists the reason for the requested change as “personal” and does not provide a detailed public explanation.
That wording does not establish anything about Vivienne’s private views or relationships, and no motive should be inferred beyond what appears in the court filing.
If approved, the requested legal name would be Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
Why the November 2 hearing matters
California’s name-change process includes notice requirements intended to give other people an opportunity to object before a judge makes a decision.
In Vivienne’s case, a legal notice was published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal once a week for four consecutive weeks from July 24 through August 14.
The notice identified the proposed change from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
Any objection had to be filed in writing within the deadline set by the court and include the reason for opposing the request.
The hearing is the point at which the court can consider the petition, any properly filed objection and whether the required paperwork has been completed, as outlined in the court’s name-change instructions.
Vivienne has used the Jolie name publicly before
Vivienne was publicly credited as “Vivienne Jolie” in materials for the Broadway musical The Outsiders, which she worked on with her mother, Angelina Jolie.
That public credit was not, by itself, proof that her legal name had changed.
A professional or public-use name can differ from the name recorded on government and court documents.
The current petition is therefore separate from the earlier Broadway credit and requires a court decision before it becomes a confirmed legal change.
Part of a wider series of family name petitions
Vivienne is one of several children of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who have sought to use the Jolie surname without Pitt.
Shiloh Jolie previously completed a court-approved name change after turning 18.
Maddox and Zahara have also been reported to have pursued legal changes involving the Pitt surname.
Those cases are separate legal proceedings and do not determine the outcome of Vivienne’s petition.
Neither Angelina Jolie nor Brad Pitt has publicly confirmed the personal reasons behind Vivienne’s filing.
What happens next
A judge may approve the request if the legal requirements have been met and there is no valid objection requiring further consideration.
If the petition is granted, a signed decree would provide the formal proof needed to update identification, school, financial and other official records.
If the court needs additional information, the matter could be delayed or require another filing.
Until a signed order is confirmed, the most accurate description is that Vivienne has requested the change and that the case is scheduled for court review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What name is Vivienne Jolie asking the court to approve?
She is asking to change her legal name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
When is Vivienne Jolie’s hearing scheduled?
The hearing is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Has Vivienne Jolie’s name change been legally approved?
A final court order confirming approval had not been established in the latest available information reviewed.
Why was Vivienne already using the name Jolie?
She was publicly credited as Vivienne Jolie in materials connected to the Broadway production The Outsiders, but a public credit is not the same as a legal name change.
What happens if the judge grants the petition?
The court would issue a signed name-change decree, which could then be used to update official identification and other records.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against California Courts guidance on name-change hearings and available court-document reporting on the petition, publication notices and scheduled November 2, 2026 hearing. ([selfhelp.courts.ca.gov](https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/name-change/name-match-gender-child-one-parent/hearing?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: The hearing date and petition details describe the legal process and do not establish Vivienne Jolie’s private reasons or the final outcome unless confirmed by a signed court order.