Knox Ditches Dad's Name on Diploma, Shocking Move Ahead of 18th Birthday

Knox, the son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has officially erased "Pitt" from his identity on his high school diploma.

The teenager, who is about to turn 18, opted for "Knox Jolie" on his graduation certificate from Fusion Academy in Los Angeles, according to an exclusive source.

He celebrated this significant milestone with his mother, the "Maleficent" star, along with siblings Pax, Zahara, and Vivienne.

One insider revealed that Angelina appears to take pride in her calculated efforts to distance her children from their father. The source stated that it’s tragic she would weaponize a name change repeatedly to inflict pain on Brad.

Another insider claimed that Angelina engaged in years of family therapy with Brad and the kids to mend the wounds following her divorce filing.

The source added that if Brad lacks closeness with the children, it stems from the damage done during their tumultuous relationship. His dishonesty reportedly shattered trust, leaving lasting scars on the kids.

The insider emphasized that the children are now adults capable of making their own choices, which should be respected. Their distancing from Brad is rooted in pain and suffering, not a mere whim. The source criticized Brad for portraying himself as a victim while ignoring the real issues affecting the kids.

Knox didn’t hold back during his graduation speech, dropping an F-bomb while hyping up his upcoming Muay Thai fight.

“Tonight, I’m gonna be fighting at Total Sonic Knockout 5 at 12:45 a.m., so catch me,” he shouted to the crowd.

“I’m gonna knock ‘em the f—k out. Let’s go!” he declared, igniting cheers from those in attendance.

This name change is just the latest development in the ongoing family discord since Brad and Angelina's highly publicized split.

Brad finalized his divorce from Angelina in December 2024 after more than eight years of legal battles.

Angelina initiated the divorce proceedings in September 2016.

Knox’s decision mirrors actions taken by several of his siblings. Recently, Zahara filed to change her name to Zahara Jolie, dropping "Pitt." In 2024, Shiloh successfully petitioned to remove "Pitt" from her last name upon turning 18.

Last month, Maddox also sought legal action to drop "Pitt," citing personal reasons in court documents. He had already begun using "Maddox Jolie" professionally, including credits for the film “Couture,” where he worked as an assistant director alongside Angelina.