Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
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""I've never felt like my last name reflected the love that encompasses my life.""
— Hannah , Celebrity
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Angelina Jolie is a Hollywood actress and filmmaker, known for her humanitarian efforts and her family with Brad Pitt.
Brad Pitt is an American actor known for his roles in numerous films and his presence at high-profile events.
Dr Becca Bland is a family counsellor and coach specializing in estrangement.
Dr Harry Parkin is a lecturer at the University of Chester, specializing in the history of names.
Hannah legally changed her surname to Leonard-Ripley, reflecting her mother's maiden name and her husband's surname.
Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt is another of the adopted children of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Shiloh is one of the children of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who legally changed her surname in 2024.
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt is one of the adopted children of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
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Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
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