The children of Hollywood stars often find themselves in the spotlight, but Zahara Marley Jolie has increasingly been making headlines for reasons beyond her famous surname. The 21-year-old recently made headlines after reportedly filing a legal petition to remove "Pitt" from her last name, becoming the latest child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to take that step.According to court documents obtained by People, Zahara submitted the name-change petition in a California court on April 28, 2026. The move comes amid ongoing public interest in the relationship between Brad Pitt and his children following his highly publicised separation and divorce from Angelina Jolie.Zahara files petition to remove 'Pitt' from her nameAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt share six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne. With Zahara's latest petition, she becomes the third of their children to move toward legally removing “Pitt” from her surname, following Maddox and Shiloh.Reacting to the development, a source close to Pitt told People, “It’s sad to see someone repeatedly publicise their successful alienation of their children from the other parent.”Speculation about Zahara's decision had already begun during her college graduation ceremony in May. While her full name appeared in official commencement materials, she was introduced on stage as "Zahara Marley Jolie," noticeably leaving out "Pitt."The latest legal filing appears to formalise what many observers had already noticed in her public appearances and introductions.All you need to know about Zahara Marley JolieZahara was born in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on January 8, 2005. She was adopted by Angelina Jolie when she was just seven months old and later became part of the Jolie-Pitt family.Over the years, she has frequently accompanied her mother to humanitarian events, international visits, and public engagements. Despite growing up in one of Hollywood's most famous families, Zahara has largely stayed away from acting and entertainment careers.Instead, she has focused on education, philanthropy, and social causes. One of Zahara's biggest recent achievements was graduating from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.She joined the prestigious historically Black college in 2022 and completed her studies in 2026. Her graduation became a widely discussed moment, not only because of her academic success but also because she publicly used the surname "Jolie."Family friends have often described Angelina Jolie as being deeply involved in her children's education and personal growth, with reports suggesting she regularly attended important milestones during Zahara's college years.Her work beyond academicsApart from her studies, Zahara has shown a strong interest in charitable and social initiatives. She has frequently participated in humanitarian work alongside Angelina Jolie and has supported causes related to women and children's welfare.One of her notable projects was launching a jewellery collection whose proceeds were donated to House of Ruth Shelters, a nonprofit organisation that provides support and shelter to women and children facing difficult circumstances.Although Zahara has not pursued acting like many celebrity children, she continues to attract public attention through her academic accomplishments, advocacy work, and humanitarian interests.Her decision to legally seek the removal of the Pitt surname marks another major chapter in the ongoing story of the Jolie-Pitt family. For now, Zahara appears focused on building her own path.