Angelina Jolie enjoyed a dinner outing with sons Knox and Pax on Sunday, just days after her daughter Vivienne became the fourth of her children to remove estranged father Brad Pitt’s surname.
The 51-year-old actress smiled warmly during the West Hollywood evening, while 18-year-old Knox drove his older brother Pax, 22, to the restaurant.
The family appeared close as Jolie and her sons waited together at the valet before departing in their vehicle.
Jolie opted for an understated yet polished look, pairing a white blouse and gray trousers with a chestnut-colored coat. Her hair was styled sleek and straight.
Knox, who has not filed to legally remove Pitt’s surname, bore a striking resemblance to the Fight Club actor as he spoke with his family.
Pax, who also continues to use Pitt’s last name legally, wore a black jacket, joggers and a Supreme baseball cap.
Angelina Jolie stepped out with sons Knox (left) and Pax (right) on Sunday, days after daughter Vivienne became the fourth child to drop estranged father Brad Pitt’s surname
The actress, 51, smiled during a dinner outing in West Hollywood as 18-year-old Knox drove his older brother Pax, 22, to the restaurant
During their high-profile “Brangelina” years, the couple welcomed six children before entering an eight-year divorce battle that was finalized in 2024. They are pictured in 2014
Jolie’s appearance came shortly after Vivienne, Knox’s 18-year-old twin sister, became the fourth of the former couple’s children to drop Pitt’s surname.
A Los Angeles judge approved Vivienne’s request to change her legal name from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.
Legal documents reviewed by The Daily Mail show that the aspiring artist followed three older siblings who have also legally changed their surnames: Shiloh, 20, Maddox, 25, and Zahara, 21.
The hearing took place Monday morning, with Vivienne’s attorney, Peter Kenneth Levine, appearing remotely through LACourtConnect.
The court document stated: “After review of the case file, the Court rules as follows: There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted.”
It continued: “The Decree is signed and filed. The Petitioner’s name is changed from Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie.”
In August, reports revealed that Vivienne was pursuing the legal change after publishing a notice in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, according to documents obtained by Our News Outlet.
Publishing such a notice is a standard requirement before a court can approve a name-change petition.
Vivienne’s notice ran once a week for four consecutive weeks, from July 24 through August 14.
Jolie and her sons showed their close bond as they waited together at the valet before leaving
Jolie wore a white blouse, gray trousers and a chestnut coat, with her hair styled straight
Jolie chatted with Knox as they left Cecconi’s after dinner
Knox took the wheel as the family prepared to leave
Jolie inspected her son’s car before the family drove away
Jolie appeared relaxed during the evening with her sons
The actress flashed a broad smile as the group headed out
Jolie was joined by her sons at the valet area
Knox revealed his dyed hair as he climbed into the car
Jolie spoke with her sons before they departed
Anyone seeking to oppose the request was required to submit a written objection before the final hearing on Monday, November 2. If no objections are filed, a judge may approve the petition.
Angelina’s response to Vivienne’s decision was reported in July.
Court documents listed the reason for the teenager’s requested name change as “personal.”
A source close to Jolie told People that she wants “everyone to heal.”
The source added: “If people knew the whole truth, they would have more sympathy for the children and respect them. The fact that they aren’t speaking ill or sharing things publicly only shows their decency.”
“Angie hasn’t been fighting and isn’t angry. She just wants everyone to heal.”
Vivienne’s petition is the latest public indication that she is distancing herself from the Pitt family name.
In May 2024, she was listed as Vivienne Jolie in the Playbill for the Broadway production of The Outsiders, where she worked as a producer alongside her mother.
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Born in 2008, alongside twin brother Knox, Vivienne is the youngest of Jolie and Pitt’s six children.
A source previously told Our News Outlet that Pitt considers the estrangement from his children “deeply painful” and believes Jolie’s role in the breakdown is “the ultimate betrayal.”
Pitt’s daughter Zahara and son Maddox have also published notices indicating plans to remove his surname.
Both notices appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal during June and July.
One notice stated: “Petitioner Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie.”
The second read: “Petitioner Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt to Maddox Chivan Jolie.”
Their daughter Shiloh, 20, legally removed Pitt’s surname last year. She is pictured with Jolie in 2021
Aside from Pax, Vivienne’s twin Knox is the only other sibling who has not formally filed to remove Pitt’s surname. Knox and Jolie are pictured in 2024
The notices invited anyone opposing the petitions to attend scheduled hearings. Zahara’s hearing was set for September 28, while Maddox’s was scheduled for September 14.
Under California law, people seeking a legal name change must publish an Order to Show Cause in a newspaper for four consecutive weeks before their court hearing.
Zahara’s notice appeared one month after she filed a petition seeking to become Zahara Marley Jolie.
Maddox filed his own request to remove Pitt’s surname in late May.
Zahara began publicly using Jolie as her last name three years ago when she joined a sorority at Spelman College.
She also used the name Zahara Marley Jolie at her graduation ceremony, which her father reportedly did not attend, according to TMZ.
“Nothing prevented him from showing up for her. Or ever visiting her. The day was about all she accomplished, not whether he was willing to attend,” a source close to Jolie told the publication.
However, several sources have spoken to Our News Outlet in Pitt’s defense, arguing that he is not the absent father portrayed by some accounts and that he wants a relationship with all six of his children.
Jolie and Pitt’s daughter Shiloh, 20, has also legally removed her father’s surname.
Last year, Shiloh, who was born Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, officially changed her name to Shiloh Jolie.
Pitt has since moved on and has dated jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, 33, for several years. They are pictured in June 2025
In a statement shared with People at the time, Shiloh’s attorney Peter Levine said she had made an “independent and significant decision following painful events.” He added that she was simply following the legal process by publishing notice of the change.
Vivienne’s twin Knox and older brother Pax are the only two children of the former couple who have not legally filed paperwork to change their surnames.
Pitt’s relationship with Pax, 22, also appears strained. Pax previously referred to his father as a “world-class a**hole” and accused him of making his younger siblings “tremble in fear,” although it remains unclear whether he has stopped using the Pitt name privately.
A source previously described Pitt’s reaction after Pax was photographed leaving the Chateau Marmont last year while being supported by friends.
“He has zero concern with what Pax does or doesn’t do. Pax’s actions reflect who he is,” the insider said.
“Brad honestly considers his relationship with Pax unfixable,” the source added.
The source also claimed that Pitt was not planning to reach out to his two adopted sons. “Pax and Maddox have made it abundantly clear how they feel, and Brad has nothing to say about either of them,” they said.
Regarding Pitt’s other children, the source said he “holds out hope that the others will one day come around. Time heals wounds.”
A source close to Jolie countered that Pitt was continuing to “play the victim,” adding: “His fractured relationship with his children is a direct result of how he has treated them.”
Jolie and Pitt met while filming the 2005 movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith and went on to become one of Hollywood’s most closely watched couples.
They married in a private ceremony in the South of France in August 2014. During their relationship, they welcomed three children together: Shiloh in 2006 and twins Vivienne and Knox in 2008.
The couple also adopted Zahara and Pax, while Pitt legally adopted Maddox, whom Jolie had adopted before their relationship began.
Their marriage ended following a volatile plane incident in 2016 and allegations of abuse, which Pitt has repeatedly denied.
Pitt was never charged with a crime, and the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services cleared him of physical abuse allegations.
The former couple subsequently fought through a contentious eight-year divorce case, which was finalized in 2024.
Since the divorce, Pitt has continued his relationship with jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, 33, whom he has been dating for several years.
