Here's Why Shiloh Jolie Announced That She's Dropping Brad Pitt's Last Name Through A Newspaper Ad

Meanwhile , Brad is suppose to be " aware and upset " by her move to change her last name .

Shiloh Jolie is one step closer to officially changing her last name.

Yesterday, it wasreportedthat the 18-year-old daughter ofBrad PittandAngelina Joliehad published an ad in the Los Angeles Times, in which she said she had legally requested to remove “Pitt” from her last name.

Shiloh reportedly started the process in May, on her birthday, byfilingthe paperwork, but underCalifornia law, the petitioner must also have the documents published in a newspaper for at least four weeks to get a judge’s approval.

Shiloh isn’t the only child of Brad and Angelina who’s seemingly trying to change their last name, either.

In May, it wasreportedthat her sister Vivienne, 16, was listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in the playbill for Broadway’sThe Outsiders, which she worked on as an assistant and co-producer.

Their sister Zahara, 19, was alsoseenon video last year introducing herself as just “Zahara Marley Jolie” during an event for her college sorority.

Overall, Brad and Angelina have six children, including sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Knox, 16. Recently, a sourcetoldPeople that Brad has “virtually no contact with the adult kids,” but “he has visitation with the younger kids,” per a custody agreement.

So far, neither Brad nor Angelina has publicly commented on Shiloh’s reported attempt to legally change her last name, but Brad is said to be “aware and upset” by it.

“He’s aware and upset that Shiloh dropped his last name," a sourcetoldPeople. “He’s never felt more joy than when she was born. He always wanted a daughter.”

The source also said, “The reminders that he’s lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad.”

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt smiles at an event, wearing a casual black hoodie

Closeup of Shiloh Jolie

Angelina Jolie in a flowing dress walking alongside her daughter, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, who is wearing a painted jacket and black shorts

Angelina Jolie with Maddox, Shiloh, Vivienne, Zahara, and Knox at the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil premiere; all dressed in formal black attire

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt in a tuxedo and Angelina Jolie in a flowing dress on the red carpet at an event

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt in a printed dress and Zahara Jolie-Pitt in an off-the-shoulder dress pose at a press event

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Pax Jolie-Pitt, and Knox Jolie-Pitt stand together at an Eternals premiere event

Brad Pitt wearing a casual green sweatshirt and sunglasses

Angelina Jolie in a metallic strapless gown on the red carpet, holding hands with Zahara Jolie-Pitt in a white dress and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt in a black dress

Angelina Jolie and children Maddox, Vivienne, Zahara, Shiloh, and Knox in stylish attire at the Eternals premiere event

Shiloh Jolie is one step closer to officially changing her last name.#

Yesterday, it wasreportedthat the 18-year-old daughter ofBrad PittandAngelina Joliehad published an ad in the Los Angeles Times, in which she said she had legally requested to remove “Pitt” from her last name.#

Shiloh reportedly started the process in May, on her birthday, byfilingthe paperwork, but underCalifornia law, the petitioner must also have the documents published in a newspaper for at least four weeks to get a judge’s approval.#

Shiloh isn’t the only child of Brad and Angelina who’s seemingly trying to change their last name, either.#

In May, it wasreportedthat her sister Vivienne, 16, was listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in the playbill for Broadway’sThe Outsiders, which she worked on as an assistant and co-producer.#

Their sister Zahara, 19, was alsoseenon video last year introducing herself as just “Zahara Marley Jolie” during an event for her college sorority.#

Overall, Brad and Angelina have six children, including sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Knox, 16. Recently, a sourcetoldPeople that Brad has “virtually no contact with the adult kids,” but “he has visitation with the younger kids,” per a custody agreement.#

So far, neither Brad nor Angelina has publicly commented on Shiloh’s reported attempt to legally change her last name, but Brad is said to be “aware and upset” by it.#

“He’s aware and upset that Shiloh dropped his last name," a sourcetoldPeople. “He’s never felt more joy than when she was born. He always wanted a daughter.”#

The source also said, “The reminders that he’s lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad.”#