Here's Why Shiloh Jolie Announced That She's Dropping Brad Pitt's Last Name Through A Newspaper Ad

    Meanwhile, Brad is said to be "aware and upset" by her move to change her last name.

    Shiloh Jolie is one step closer to officially changing her last name.

    Shiloh Jolie-Pitt smiles at an event, wearing a casual black hoodie

    Yesterday, it was reported that the 18-year-old daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had published an ad in the Los Angeles Times, in which she said she had legally requested to remove "Pitt" from her last name.

    Closeup of Shiloh Jolie

    Shiloh reportedly started the process in May, on her birthday, by filing the paperwork, but under California law, the petitioner must also have the documents published in a newspaper for at least four weeks to get a judge's approval.

    Angelina Jolie in a flowing dress walking alongside her daughter, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, who is wearing a painted jacket and black shorts

    Shiloh isn't the only child of Brad and Angelina who's seemingly trying to change their last name, either.

    Angelina Jolie with Maddox, Shiloh, Vivienne, Zahara, and Knox at the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil premiere; all dressed in formal black attire

    In May, it was reported that her sister Vivienne, 16, was listed as "Vivienne Jolie" in the playbill for Broadway's The Outsiders, which she worked on as an assistant and co-producer.

    Vivienne Jolie-Pitt in a tuxedo and Angelina Jolie in a flowing dress on the red carpet at an event

    Their sister Zahara, 19, was also seen on video last year introducing herself as just "Zahara Marley Jolie" during an event for her college sorority.

    Shiloh Jolie-Pitt in a printed dress and Zahara Jolie-Pitt in an off-the-shoulder dress pose at a press event

    Overall, Brad and Angelina have six children, including sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Knox, 16. Recently, a source told People that Brad has "virtually no contact with the adult kids," but "he has visitation with the younger kids," per a custody agreement.

    Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Pax Jolie-Pitt, and Knox Jolie-Pitt stand together at an Eternals premiere event

    So far, neither Brad nor Angelina has publicly commented on Shiloh's reported attempt to legally change her last name, but Brad is said to be "aware and upset" by it.

    Brad Pitt wearing a casual green sweatshirt and sunglasses

    “He’s aware and upset that Shiloh dropped his last name," a source told People. "He’s never felt more joy than when she was born. He always wanted a daughter."

    Angelina Jolie in a metallic strapless gown on the red carpet, holding hands with Zahara Jolie-Pitt in a white dress and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt in a black dress

    The source also said, "The reminders that he’s lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad."

    Angelina Jolie and children Maddox, Vivienne, Zahara, Shiloh, and Knox in stylish attire at the Eternals premiere event