Angelina Jolie Remains Silent as Shiloh Embraces a New Identity

That seems to be true for Angelina Jolie, whose daughter, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, is quietly stepping into the spotlight with a new sense of identity—and doing so entirely on her own terms. No interviews, no big announcement — just a subtle legal filing and a powerful act of self-expression.

She paid her own way — literally.

Shiloh, now 19, didn’t just wish for a change. She made it happen — by hiring her own lawyer and footing the bill herself, according to Entertainment Tonight. Talk about independence! This decision wasn’t just symbolic; it was a powerful statement of agency.

Following in her siblings’ footsteps

Shiloh isn’t alone on this path. Her younger sister, Vivienne, made headlines earlier by appearing as “Vivienne Jolie” in the Playbill for the Broadway hit The Outsiders. Zahara, one of the oldest siblings, proudly introduced herself simply as “Zahara Marley” during her Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority initiation.

Each of them, in their own way, is crafting a story that feels truer to them — even if it means stepping away from the shared surname of Hollywood’s most talked-about exes.

Shiloh chose a different name.

Shiloh dropped the full last name and went by “Shi” when she got credited for choreography at the launch of a new fashion collection. This wasn’t just a casual nickname—it was her official credit for the dance performance that night. Talk about making a statement without saying much!

This name update isn’t totally new—last year, Shiloh took a big step by legally dropping her dad’s surname after turning 18. So this feels like the next chapter in her journey to embrace her own identity, on her own terms.

Despite recent moments where her daughters appeared to step into the spotlight, Angelina Jolie made it clear that her children actually prefer to stay out of it. “None of my kids want to be in front of the camera right now,” she said during a November appearance on Good Morning America. “They’re pretty private.”

The Maleficent star added that Shiloh, in particular, is “extremely” private compared to her siblings. “They weren’t born with privacy, right?” Angelina explained. “I just hope they’re able to have it as they grow older.”

Brad Pitt has been making headlines lately for his noticeably changed appearance.