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- Knox’s daring hairstyle catches attention in LA streets
- Which Jolie‑Pitt children have dropped “Pitt” — and who hasn’t
- How the name changes have affected Brad Pitt
- Pitt’s rare public reflections on a dark period
- Behind the headlines: Vivienne’s professional steps and Shiloh’s filings
- Public response and the family narrative
- Mental‑health note and resources
Knox Jolie‑Pitt surprised onlookers in Los Angeles with a bold new look — spiked red hair and bleached sides — as he jogged through the city, smiling and dressed casually in a cream tee, black shorts and Crocs.
Knox’s daring hairstyle catches attention in LA streets
The 18‑year‑old stepped out on Monday, August 10, with a striking cut: bright red spikes on top and closely shaved, blonded sides. Photographs circulating online showed him relaxed and slightly flushed from exercise as he made his way through the neighborhood.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son Knox, 18, shows off spiked red hair: blond shaved sides
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His outfit was low‑key and athletic: a pale T‑shirt, black shorts and white socks tucked into Crocs. The look sparked conversation about his emerging personal style and independence.
Which Jolie‑Pitt children have dropped “Pitt” — and who hasn’t
The family’s public unraveling since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt separated has included a wave of legal name changes among their children.
Current surname choices among the siblings
- Maddox — filed to remove “Pitt.”
- Zahara — petitioned and processed her request.
- Shiloh — filed on her 18th birthday and later secured the change.
- Vivienne — has used Jolie professionally and filed to drop “Pitt.”
- Pax — continues to use “Pitt.”
- Knox — still goes by “Jolie‑Pitt.”
Several siblings have publicly and legally moved to use their mother’s surname in recent months. Knox and his older brother Pax remain the two who still retain their father’s last name.
How the name changes have affected Brad Pitt
Those departures have reportedly been painful for the actor. Insiders say he feels the distance when his children seek to sever the public connection to his surname.
Sources close to the situation suggest Pitt keeps a door open for reconciliation. He recognizes, however, that as his children become adults they have the right to make their own choices.
Pitt’s rare public reflections on a dark period
In a recent profile, Brad Pitt spoke candidly about a time when he faced intense emotional pain. He described a brief spell when thoughts of an end to the struggle felt like the only relief.
He added that survival instincts ultimately carried him through. When prompted about the source of that anguish, he indicated it was related to family matters.
Behind the headlines: Vivienne’s professional steps and Shiloh’s filings
Vivienne, Knox’s twin, has already used Jolie as her professional name while working in theater production. Shiloh formally changed her name after turning 18, a move completed a few months later.
- Vivienne listed credits under Jolie and filed to remove “Pitt.”
- Shiloh filed on her 18th birthday and finalized the change shortly after.
- Maddox, adopted by Pitt, has also pursued a legal name change.
Public response and the family narrative
The sequence of filings has fueled media scrutiny and speculation about how the family will navigate relationships going forward. Observers note that legal changes do not always reflect private reconciliation or ongoing communication.
For his part, Pitt has acknowledged the hurt but said he hopes reconciliation remains possible.
Mental‑health note and resources
Both media coverage and the actor’s own remarks have underscored the emotional toll public family disputes can take. If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available.
Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for help.
