Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Through the Years: See Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 2nd Oldest Daughter Grow Up
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, born on May 27, 2006, is the first biological child of former couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Known for her distinctive style and media presence from a young age, Shiloh often lands in the spotlight due to her high-profile parents.
Recently, the 18-year-old made headlines as she filed to change her last name to Jolie, dropping Pitt entirely. This significant personal choice might reflect a closer relationship with her mom. Shiloh’s evolving identity continues to capture public interest. See her grow up from a baby to a young adult:
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is born on May 27, 2006
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie was already one of the most famous babies in the world before her birth on May 27, 2006, in Swakopmund, Namibia. Her biblical name means “the desired one” or “the peaceful one.”
People Magazine described Angelina and Brad’s brood as “the world’s most beautiful family.” Shiloh and her five siblings adapted to the spotlight as paparazzi followed the group across the globe.
The Jolie-Pitt family was complete when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt‘s twins, Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline, were born on July 12, 2008. The family of eight jet-setted around the world. The three brothers and three sisters saw dozens of countries before becoming teenagers.
From a young age, Shiloh preferred more androgynous and casual attire, often opting for clothing traditionally associated with boys. Angelina told Vanity Fair, via Today, that Shiloh dresses “like a little dude … She likes tracksuits; she likes [regular] suits.” Angie continued, “She likes to dress like a boy. She wants to be a boy. So we had to cut her hair. She likes to wear boys’ everything. She thinks she’s one of the brothers.”
As Shiloh grew up, Jolie wasn’t worried about her daughter’s gender or personal style. “Shiloh’s hysterically funny, one of the goofiest, most playful people you’ll ever meet,” the Mr. and Mrs. Smith star explained to Vanity Fair. “… Goofy and verbal, the early signs of a performer. I used to get dressed up in costumes and jump around.”
Although the kids most avoided the spotlight, Angelina Jolie often brings them to family-friendly movie premieres and award shows. Zahara and Shiloh accompanied her to Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards in 2015, where Angie won “Favorite Villain” for Maleficent.
On September 20, 2016, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt filed for divorce. Although they’d only been married for two years, Brangelina had been together for 12 years. Fans everywhere expressed sadness over their split. To many, the “it” couple represented the ultimate glamorous Holly pairing.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s teenage years
Angelina focused on her acting career and raising her children. From 2016–21, she appeared in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Come Away, Those Who Wish Me Dead, and Eternals.
The Jolie-Pitt kids‘ education continued to reflect their multicultural upbringing. Angelina and Brad combined homeschooling with international and local private schooling to provide a broad and flexible learning experience.
In October 2022, Angelina filed a cross-complaint against her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. She revealed new details about what she described in court papers as abusive behavior by him on a private plane in 2016, which ultimately led to the end of their marriage. The suit alleged that “Pitt choked one of the children and struck another in the face” and “grabbed Jolie by the head and shook her,” according to the New York Times.
As Brangelina’s “decoupling” dragged on, their children grew up. Shiloh got into dancing — a video of her dancing to Doja Cat’s “Vegas” went viral in 2022 — and music like Måneskin. Like her mother, she is a dedicated humanitarian
Shiloh files to change her last name
On May 27, 2024, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt turned 18. Instead of the usual cake and candles celebration, she filed paperwork to legally drop “Pitt” from her last name. The young adult reportedly paid for her own legal team to file the paperwork. As the 18-year-old comes into her own, we hope to see more of her in the future.
