Shiloh Jolie Debuts as Shi: New Name and Choreography After Dropping Pitt

In a striking personal and artistic statement, Shiloh Jolie, the 19-year-old daughter of Hollywood icons Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has debuted a new stage name, Shi, while stepping into the spotlight as a choreographer. Recently, she crafted a captivating dance performance for dancers Keoni Rose and Tako Suzuki, set to singer Luella’s soulful track "Naïve." This debut unfolded at a chic dinner event marking the launch of French designer Isabel Marant’s capsule collection with Net-A-Porter, showcasing Shiloh’s creative flair.

This artistic emergence comes on the heels of a significant personal decision. Last year, after turning 18 in May 2024, Shiloh legally moved to drop 'Pitt' from her hyphenated surname, a choice that stirred public attention. Her attorney, Peter Levine, defended her privacy, urging the media to tread carefully when reporting on such a deeply personal matter tied to past family pain.

Shiloh isn’t alone in redefining her identity among the Jolie-Pitt children. Vivienne, one of the 16-year-old twins, was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the playbill for her work as a producer’s assistant on Broadway’s "The Outsiders." Similarly, Zahara, 20, introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie while joining her sorority at Spelman College, omitting her father’s surname. For Brad Pitt, these changes are a poignant reminder of strained family ties. Sources close to him reveal his heartache over Shiloh’s decision, recalling the immense joy he felt at her birth and his longing for connection with all his children.

The backdrop to these personal shifts is the long, tumultuous divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, finalized in December 2024 after an eight-year saga. Their split, initiated by Jolie in 2016, was marred by allegations of abuse during a private jet incident—claims Pitt has consistently denied, with no charges filed after an FBI probe. As Angelina’s attorney noted, she has focused on healing and peace for their family, a journey that continues beyond the legal closure.

Through name changes and new creative paths, the Jolie-Pitt children are carving out their own identities, a quiet yet powerful reflection of resilience amid a very public family story.