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Two more of Brad Pitt’s kids want to ditch his surname
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
By Lianne Kolirin, Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
(CNN) — Two more of Brad Pitt’s children have applied to legally drop his surname.
The star’s daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California. They cited p...
Key takeaway The star’s daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the surname change requests by Zahara and Maddox Jolie-Pitt may seem like a celebrity sideshow to some El Paso residents, the story has implications for local families navigating complex divorce and child custody issues. El Paso County courts often handle similar cases, where children may choose to distance themselves from a parent's name due to personal or emotional reasons. The Jolie-Pitt case highlights the legal process involved in name changes, including public notices and court approvals. For El Paso families going through similar ordeals, understanding the legal avenues available to them can be crucial in navigating these sensitive matters. As the Jolie-Pitt children's cases move forward, local families may take note of the procedural steps involved and the potential outcomes, which could inform their own decisions regarding name changes and family identity.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Lianne Kolirin, Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
(CNN) — Two more of Brad Pitt’s children have applied to legally drop his surname.
The star’s daughter Zahara, 21, and son Maddox, 24, are both seeking to remove Pitt from their legal names, according to court documents filed in California. They cited p...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 16, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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