Actor Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt has formally requested a Los Angeles court to remove “Pitt” from her name.
Born to Hollywood icons Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Shiloh took this legal step on her 18th birthday, May 27.
Angelina Jolie initiated divorce proceedings from Brad Pitt in September 2016, though their separation’s details remain unresolved, awaiting a settlement.
Simultaneously, they’re embroiled in a legal tussle over Chateau Miraval, a French winery they co-own.
Shiloh, their third-oldest child among six, follows in her siblings’ footsteps regarding name changes.
Earlier, her 15-year-old sister Vivienne altered her surname in a Playbill for a Broadway production.
Similarly, in a 2023 video, their eldest daughter Zahara introduced herself with the surname Jolie upon joining a sorority.
Despite being an accomplished voice actor in Kung Fu Panda 3, Shiloh is the first to officially petition for a name change among the siblings.
The legal request coincides with ongoing developments in Jolie and Pitt’s divorce saga, stemming from incidents dating back to 2016, including allegations of physical and verbal abuse.
This contentious battle also encompasses property and business disputes, prominently featuring Château Miraval.
Hollywood actress and director Angelina Jolie has alleged bias on the part of the judge who oversaw her child custody case with ex-husband Brad Pitt. She is now using her experience to advocate for legislation called “Piqui’s Law,” which would mandate domestic violence training for judges, mediators, and other court professionals to educate them about the effects of child abuse and trauma.
In a letter dated September 29 addressed to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Jolie expressed her support for the legislation and detailed her own experiences with a judge who, in her view, favored her ex-husband and did not allow her children to testify about domestic violence they had experienced.
Jolie’s advocacy for “Piqui’s Law” stems from the challenges she faced during her child custody case, and she aims to prevent such biases and ensure the protection of children in similar situations.
“This is personal to her, and for good reason,” a source close to Jolie told The Post.
“Look at what she faced from a biased judge who was removed by the appellate court for his corrupt and secretive financial dealings with Brad Pitt’s team that violated judicial ethics in her family’s case, and who refused to review evidence of domestic abuse.
“It’s no surprise she has taken on this specific issue. Their whole family is a victim of system failure. She has been fighting privately for her family and publicly for other families for years.”
Judge John W. Ouderkirk, a retired private judge who officiated Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s wedding, ruled in May 2021 that the couple would share 50/50 custody of their six children. Jolie expressed concerns that Ouderkirk denied her children the opportunity to testify, despite California law allowing children aged 14 and older to do so.
In response, Jolie filed a petition in the appellate court to have Ouderkirk removed from the case. In July 2021, the appellate court ruled that Ouderkirk should be disqualified due to insufficient disclosure of business relationships with Brad Pitt’s attorneys, effectively ending his involvement in the custody case.
“Judge Ouderkirk was not in business with anyone,” sources close to Pitt’s legal team said. “Like other private judges, he was engaged by both Ms. Jolie’s and Mr. Pitts attorneys on other cases, which he disclosed.” A source close to Brad Pitt reportedly told the Post.
“It’s disappointing but not surprising that she would continue to manipulate the media and the public with [Donald] Trump-like distortions and to deliberately make misrepresentations without any regard for the damage it causes to innocent third-parties just trying to do their jobs.”
“While the legislation she is supporting is potentially very viable, it has nothing to do with her custody case. It is inexplicable why she would use her advocacy for another defamatory effort to disregard all the objective facts in order to advance her own interest.”
If passed, Piqui’s Law, named after a 5-year-old boy who was killed by his father in 2017— also would prevent abused children from being separated from their non-violent parent, as well as block children from going into reunification camps.
During the British Grand Prix weekend, Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, who has been selected to portray an F1 driver in an upcoming movie titled “Apex,” will be seen showcasing his racing skills at the renowned Silverstone circuit.
Pitt will be filmed participating in a specially modified Formula 2 vehicle, taking to the track between practice sessions on Friday.
Assisting in the production of the film is British racing champion Lewis Hamilton, adding his expertise and involvement to the project featuring the acclaimed American actor.
In the movie, Pitt, a 59-year-old Oscar-winner, portrays the character of a seasoned driver making a comeback to the racing scene after an absence of three decades.
The plot line has raised eyebrows, given Pitt’s age, but Hamilton said: “Brad looks like he’s ageing backwards. He looks great for his age.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to have Brad Pitt in Formula 1. It’s incredible.”
Image caption,F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is helping to produce the movie starring Brad Pitt called Apex
At Silverstone, Brad Pitt will have the track to himself, driving a customized car prepared by Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team. However, with the help of computer-generated imagery (CGI), Pitt’s portrayal will be enhanced to give the illusion that he is racing alongside the current grid of the ongoing Formula 1 season.
In addition, the film crew will be present on the grid prior to Sunday’s race, further adding to the authenticity and capturing the essence of the F1 atmosphere.
Image caption,Apex has had its own “Pitt” stop built trackside for the movie
Hamilton has been involved in preparations for the movie, including trying to make it as authentic as possible – a criticism levelled at previous motorsport films.
He said: “It is massively exciting to know it is all coming together and we are starting to film this weekend.
“It’s nerves because we have been working on it for so long and we want people to love it and [think that] we captured what the essence of the sport is all about.”
Hamilton said he had spent time at a track in California with Pitt helping him to learn about race-driving.
Filming for Apex is due to continue throughout the remainder of the 2023 season.
Letitia Wright has spoken out after her 2020 vaccinemisinformation controversy was mentioned in an article about how it and Brad Pitt and Will Smith’s “personal baggage” might have an impact on the upcoming slate of Academy Award nominations.
The article in question comes from the Hollywood Reporter and sees Wright’s performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever cited alongside Smith in Emancipation and Pitt in Babylon as being examples of performances attached to “personal controversies” of each respective actor.
Smith, of course, slapped Chris Rock at the prior edition of the Oscars ceremony. In October, Angelina Jolie was reported to have accused Pitt of abuse against her and their children in a court filing.
In Instagram Stories updates on Monday, Wright—who previously apologized for sharing what was widely criticized as an anti-vaccine video—called the decision to include her controversy in a piece about Smith and Pitt “incredibly disrespectful.” She also accused the outlet of having a “personal vendetta” against her.
“How dare you,” she wrote in one post. “You mentioned my name alongside men who have been accused of abuse [and] sexual misconduct. This is vile behavior.” Notably, prior Oscars winners like Roman Polanski and Woody Allen were also mentioned in the THR piece.
In a follow-up post, Wright elaborated further while also noting she was now on “the other side” of her controversy.
“I’ve remained silent as the world told me to kill myself two years ago for a video I posted and [apologized] for,” she said “I kept my head down and focused on my craft.”
See more from Wright, who also briefly addressed the 2020 controversy in a recent Guardian interview (“I have apologized and I have moved on”), below.
Image via Letitia Wright on Instagram
Image via Letitia Wright on Instagram
Among the still-in-progress discourse surrounding 2023 Oscars buzz, Angela Bassett’s performance in the Black Panther sequel has also been mentioned as among those potentially vying for the Best Supporting Actress category.
For a rundown of all the Easter eggs and hidden references you may have missed with your first viewing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, hit this link. The Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster is in theaters now.
A new Billboardcover story with Brad Pitt and French producer Damien Quintard has revealed details about Sade’s forthcoming album.
According to Billboard, the pair’s renovated Miraval Studios at Château Miraval, which has already been host to recording sessions for Pink Floyd’s The Wall, The Cure’s Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, and AC/DC’s Blow Up Your Video, has hosted Sade, whom Pitt calls “royalty.”
“You could feel the love that she and the band had for this place,” Quintard told the outlet. “And when we talked to musicians who came here previously, they all have this special connection with Miraval that can’t really be explained … It’s a dream come true to see this place activate again.”
Sade released its last full-length offering, Soldier of Love, in 2010. Its sixth studio album, the LP followed 2000’s Lovers Rock, 1992’s Love Deluxe, 1988’s Stronger Than Pride, 1985’s Promise, and 1984’s Diamond Life.
Pitt and ex-wife Angelina Jolie purchased Château Miraval in 2012. The former has since operated it with Quintard, though Pitt has been in a legal battle with Jolie over the estate following the couple’s divorce.
In fact, count document previously revealed that Jolie accused Pitt of abuse while on a flight a 2016 flight from Château Miraval to California. According to the complaint, Jolie filed for divorce a short time later.
Angelina Joliehas filed court papers accusing ex-husband Brad Pitt of drunkenly attacking her and their children during a private plane flight, prompting her to file for divorce.
In a lawsuit over a French winery that the stars bought, Ms Jolie says Mr Pitt grabbed her by the head and attacked two of their children on the 2016 trip.
Mr Pitt also verbally abused and poured alcohol on his family during the flight from France to Los Angeles, she says.
He denies the allegations.
Ms Jolie’s claim of abusive behaviour by Mr Pitt on the 14 September 2016 flight has emerged in previous court papers, including the Oscar-winning former couple’s divorce settlement.
The incident was investigated by the FBI in 2016. Authorities decided not to press charges.
But new details were alleged in Tuesday’s filing in Los Angeles by Ms Jolie’s legal team. It is part of an ongoing lawsuit over Chateau Miraval SA, a home and vineyard in the south of France that the former Hollywood couple acquired together.
Mr Pitt argues that he and his former wife had agreed not to sell their stakes in the venue without the permission of the other.
Ms Jolie disputes this, and blames Mr Pitt for ending negotiations over purchasing her shares of the property.
Her cross-complaint on Tuesday says the actor was physically and emotionally abusive towards her and their six children – aged 8 to 15 at the time – during the private plane flight.
Her lawyers allege the Fight Club star began shouting, accusing her of being “too deferential to the children”.
Shortly into the flight, Mr Pitt “pulled her into the bathroom” in the back of the plane, says the lawsuit.
“Pitt grabbed Jolie by the head and shook her, and then grabbed her shoulders and shook her again before pushing her into the bathroom wall,” the filing adds.
Miraval is known for its rosé wine (Getty Images)
“Pitt then punched the ceiling of the plane numerous times, prompting Jolie to leave the bathroom.”
After one child verbally intervened, Mr Pitt “lunged at his own child”, says the filing.
Ms Jolie then “grabbed him from behind to stop him”, according to the court papers.
“To get Jolie off his back, Pitt threw himself backwards into the airplane’s seats injuring Jolie’s back and elbow,” the legal filing continues.
“The children rushed in and all bravely tried to protect each other. Before it was over, Pitt choked one of the children and struck another in the face.”
Ms Jolie’s lawyers say she and her children “sat still and silent under blankets” for the remainder of the flight.
The French estate, seen in 2008 (Getty Images)
“Pitt periodically emerged from the back of the plane to yell and swear at them. At one point, he poured beer on Jolie; at another, he poured beer and red wine on the children,” says the filing.
A source close to the actor told the BBC that Ms Jolie’s claims were false.
“She continues to rehash, revise and reimagine her description of an event that happened six years ago by adding completely untrue information each time she fails to get what she wants,” said the source. “Her story is constantly evolving.”
Last year, a judge awarded joint custody of the children to both parents.
The Miraval estate is located in the village of Correns in south-eastern France, and was bought by the couple for around €25m (£21.3m; $25m) in 2008.
The stars got married there six years later.
Mr Pitt has sued Ms Jolie, claiming that her decision to sell her stake in the estate to a Russian oligarch amounted to an attempt to “undermine” his investment and cause “gratuitous harm” to Mr Pitt, who had “poured money and sweat equity into the wine business”.
Ms Jolie’s lawyers say in their filing that the actress “has gone to great lengths to try to shield their children from reliving the pain Pitt inflicted on the family that day”.
They add that her decision to sell her stake in the venture was in part due to her “growing increasingly uncomfortable with continuing to participate in an alcohol-related business, given the impact of Pitt’s acknowledged problem of alcohol abuse on their family”. Mr Pitt told the New York Times in 2019 that he had joined Alcoholics Anonymous following his split from Ms Jolie.
Ms Jolie’s court filing lays bare the tension between the couple over their plans for the winery.
Mr Pitt, who has previously spoken of his love for architecture and design, decided the chateau needed a fifth pool at a cost of €1m and wanted a staircase to be rebuilt four times, according to Ms Jolie.
In court papers, Angelina Jolie accuses her ex-husband Brad Pitt of beating her and their children while intoxicated while travelling on a private jet, which prompted her to file for divorce.
In a lawsuit over a French winery that the stars bought, Ms Jolie says Mr Pitt grabbed her by the head and attacked two of their children on the 2016 trip.
Mr Pitt also verbally abused and poured alcohol on his family during the flight from France to Los Angeles, she says.
He denies the allegations.
A source close to the actor told the BBC that Ms Jolie’s claims were false.
“She continues to rehash, revise and reimagine her description of an event that happened six years ago by adding completely untrue information each time she fails to get what she wants,” said the source. “Her story is constantly evolving.”
Ms Jolie’s claim of abusive behaviour by Mr Pitt on the 14 September 2016 flight have emerged in previous court papers, including the Oscar-winning former couple’s divorce settlement.
But new details were alleged in Tuesday’s filing in Los Angeles by Ms Jolie’s legal team. It is part of an ongoing lawsuit over Chateau Miraval SA, a home and vineyard in the south of France that the former Hollywood couple acquired together.
Mr Pitt argues that he and his former wife had agreed not to sell their stakes in the venue without the permission of the other.
Ms Jolie disputes this, and blames Mr Pitt for ending negotiationsover purchasing her shares of the property.
Her cross-complaint on Tuesday says the actor was physically and emotionally abusive towards her and their six children – aged 8 to 15 at the time – during the private plane flight.
Her lawyers allege the Fight Club star began shouting, accusing her of being “too deferential to the children”.
Shortly into the flight, Mr Pitt “pulled her into the bathroom” in the back of the plane, says the lawsuit.
“Pitt grabbed Jolie by the head and shook her, and then grabbed her shoulders and shook her again before pushing her into the bathroom wall,” the filing adds.
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Image caption, Miraval is known for its rosé wine
“Pitt then punched the ceiling of the plane numerous times, prompting Jolie to leave the bathroom.”
After one child verbally intervened, Mr Pitt “lunged at his own child”, says the filing.
Ms Jolie then “grabbed him from behind to stop him”, according to the court papers.
“To get Jolie off his back, Pitt threw himself backward into the airplane’s seats injuring Jolie’s back and elbow,” the legal filing continues.
“The children rushed in and all bravely tried to protect each other. Before it was over, Pitt choked one of the children and struck another in the face.”
Ms Jolie’s lawyers say she and her children “sat still and silent under blankets” for the remainder of the flight.
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Image caption, The French estate, seen in 2008
“Pitt periodically emerged from the back of the plane to yell and swear at them. At one point, he poured beer on Jolie; at another, he poured beer and red wine on the children,” says the filing.
The incident was investigated by the FBI in 2016. Authorities decided not to press charges.
Last year, a judge awarded joint custody of the children to both parents.
The Miraval estate is located in the village of Correns in south-eastern Franceand was bought by the couple for around €25m (£21.3m; $25m) in 2008.
The stars got married there six years later.
Mr Pitt has sued Ms Jolie, claiming that her decision to sell her stake in the estate to a Russian oligarch amounted to an attempt to “undermine” his investment and cause “gratuitous harm” to Mr Pitt, who had “poured money and sweat equity into the wine business”.
Ms Jolie’s lawyers say in their filing that the actress “has gone to great lengths to try to shield their children from reliving the pain Pitt inflicted on the family that day”.
They add that her decision to sell her stake in the venture was in part due to her “growing increasingly uncomfortable with continuing to participate in an alcohol-related business, given the impact of Pitt’s acknowledged problem of alcohol abuse on their family”. Mr Pitt told the New York Times in 2019 that he had joined Alcoholics Anonymous following his split from Ms Jolie.
Ms Jolie’s court filing lays bare the tension between the couple over their plans for the winery.
Mr Pitt, who has previously spoken of his love for architecture and design, decided the chateau needed the fifth pool at a cost of €1m and wanted a staircase to be rebuilt four times, according to Ms Jolie.
George Clooney isn’t shying away from agreeing with Brad Pitt’s recent claim: The former is the most handsome man in the world.
During an interview with Vogue earlier this month, Pitt named Clooney when asked who is the “best looking in the game right now.”
“Well, I’ve gotta name that George Clooney fucker, because why not?” Pitt said. “Usually I’m always taking him out and he’s always taking me out, and this time I’m going to go the other way. Just this once. George? That one’s for you.”
While appearing on CBS This Morning on Wednesday, Clooney backed Pitt’s opinion, saying, “He’s right about that. Let’s face it. He’s right.”
“I would say that I too think that I am the most handsome man in the world,” he continued. “I think the truth is… the first time he answered it, he said himself. And they said, ‘Maybe don’t say that. Do another take.’”
The next day, while chatting with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, Clooneydoubled down on Pitt’s take.
“I, too, think that I am the most handsome man,” the actor, who referred to his peer as “pretty boy Pitt,” quipped.
“I will say that I think his first answer was himself and then someone said, ‘Let’s do that again. Don’t say yourself,’” Clooney added.
