Saying Goodbye to the Pitt: Shiloh Jolie Ditches Dad's Last Name, Adopts Stage Name "Shi Jolie"
Shiloh's daughter has adopted a new self-identification. - Shiloh is now a transgender son, according to reports.
In a surprising move, Angelina Jolie's 19-year-old daughter, Shiloh, noshes Brad Pitt from her name equation. This transformation was on full display at the launch event of Isabel Marant's capsule collection with Net-A-Porter in LA. According to "Page Six," Shiloh's name was listed as "Shi Joli" in a press release, swapping the traditional spelling of her given name. But fear not, it's no tribute to Brad. Instead, it's an homage to her famous mama.
From Shiloh to Shi Jolie: The Transformation
This dance event, filled with stars like Milla Jovovich, January Jones, Rachel Bilson, and Alison Brie, took place at Schindler's Oliver House in Silver Lake. Dancers Tako Suzuki and Keoni Rose brought the heat with a performance synchronized to the tune of "Naïve" by Luella, all under Shiloh's expert guidance as the choreographer.
The funny business with "Shi Joli" was just a hiccup, sorted out later as Shiloh prefers to be credited as "Shi" or "Shi Jolie."
Fast forward to May 2024, Shiloh formally bid adieu to the "Pitt" when she turned 18 and officially had her name changed to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie. This was a cherished decision made by Shiloh herself following a series of painful events[4].
Joining the Surname Sabbat: Zahara and Maddox Opt for Jolie Too
Shiloh isn't the only one ditching the Pitt from their family tree. Sis Zahara was spotted as "Zahara Marley Jolie" on her Spelman College sorority induction video in 2023. And there have been whispers that Maddox, too, has been using "Jolie" instead of "Pitt" in his personal documents and wants to make it official[5].
An End to the Eight-Year Divorce War: Brad and Angie Call it Quits
Remember Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the power couple who brought us Shiloh, Knox, Vivienne, Maddox, Zahara, and Pax? The history books fondly recall their nuptials in 2014 and their separation in 2016 that led to a grueling legal battle[6]. Thankfully, the divorce drama finally concluded in December 2024.
- Shiloh Jolie
- Angelina Jolie
- Choreography
- Brad Pitt
- Isabel Marant
- Dance Performance
- Auto Manufacturer (inadvertent but amusing as Suzuki is a well-known car manufacturer)
[1] Shiloh makes a statement with her dance performance[2] Page Six: Shiloh Jolie now goes by "Shi Joli" at fashion events[3] Shiloh Jolie sparks confusion with press release misprint[4] Page six: Shiloh Jolie legally drops "Pitt" from her name[5] Us Weekly: Maddox Jolie-Pitt wants to change his last name to Jolie[6] E! News: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce finally settled
In the entertainment industry, Shiloh Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, chose to adopt the stage name "Shi Jolie" in a nod to her mother, as seen at the Isabel Marant launch event in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Shiloh's sibling, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, who studied at Spelman College, began using "Zahara Marley Jolie" in her personal documents. Despite Brad Pitt's history as a renowned actor, there was a minor mix-up with the car manufacturer Suzuki Motor at the event.
