Why are Brad Pitt’s kids dropping his name?

Key Points:

• Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's youngest daughter, has legally filed to drop Pitt’s surname, becoming the fourth of their children to do so, following siblings Shiloh, Zahara, and Maddox.
• The name changes are seen as a public move by the children to distance themselves from their father amid a long-standing family estrangement linked to the acrimonious divorce and allegations of abuse, which Pitt denies.
• Brad Pitt is reportedly devastated by the legal name changes and strained relationships with his children, though he continues to maintain a successful career and a new relationship, while Jolie appears focused on moving on from Hollywood and the family turmoil.
• The ongoing legal battles between Pitt and Jolie also include a breach-of-contract lawsuit over the sale of their French vineyard shares, further complicating their relationship and family dynamics.
• Jolie has expressed a desire to leave Hollywood once her children are adults, emphasizing her need to live freely and heal after years of personal and legal struggles related to the divorce and family conflicts.