Hollywood Twins Turn 18, Marking End of Custody Agreement
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Hollywood Twins Turn 18, Marking End of Custody Agreement
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's custody agreement officially concluded in July 2026, as their youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, celebrated their 18th birthday.
- Angelina Jolie had previously stated in a 2024 interview that she felt tied to Los Angeles due to the divorce proceedings and expressed a desire to leave once her youngest children reached adulthood.
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The custody agreement between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has officially ended as their twins, Knox and Vivienne Jolie, turned 18 on July 12, 2026. This milestone marks a significant shift in the family’s dynamic, nearly a decade after Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016.
The former couple, once known as “Brangelina,” dated for 12 years and were married for two before their separation. Their divorce settlement was finalized on December 30, 2024, after an eight-year legal battle, though some legal issues, such as the dispute over their French winery Château Miraval, are still ongoing.
Angelina Jolie has openly shared her intentions to leave Los Angeles once her youngest children reached adulthood, stating in a 2024 interview that she felt bound to the city due to the divorce. With Knox and Vivienne now 18, Jolie has expressed a desire for more freedom and flexibility, potentially spending more time in countries like Cambodia, France, and Africa, which hold deep connections for her children.
The children have also been making their own decisions regarding their surnames. In May 2024, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt filed to legally remove “Pitt” from her name upon turning 18. Vivienne Jolie also took steps to legally drop “Pitt” from her surname after her 18th birthday in July 2026, having already used “Vivienne Jolie” professionally. Other siblings, including Zahara and Maddox, have also reportedly opted to use only their mother’s surname.