Shiloh Jolie Makes Bold Statement with New Look and Name Change
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Shiloh Jolie Pitt, the 19-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is making headlines again—this time with a striking new look and a recent name change that underscores her evolving identity.
Stepping out in a bright red hoodie, gray gym shorts, and black Crocs, Shiloh caught attention as she and close friend Keoni Rose took a lunch break from their dance class at the Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles. Her usually dark, oversized attire was replaced by a vibrant, casual ensemble, signaling a fresh, bold personal style. With her blonde hair tucked beneath the hood, Shiloh headed to a local sushi restaurant with Keoni, who matched the casual vibe in a black hoodie and orange gym shorts.
From Shiloh to ‘Shi’
This public appearance comes shortly after Shiloh debuted a significant change in her professional identity, opting to be credited simply as “Shi” during the choreography of a captivating dance piece for Isabel Marant’s capsule collection launch with Net-A-Porter. The performance featured Keoni and fellow dancer Tako Suzuki accompanying singer-songwriter Luella’s live rendition of her track “Naïve,” highlighting Shiloh’s growing influence in the dance world.
This isn’t Shiloh’s first name change; shortly after turning 18, she legally removed “Pitt” from her last name, symbolically distancing herself from her father, Brad Pitt. Since the highly publicized and complicated divorce of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in 2016, Brad has not been publicly photographed with any of their six children, adding a poignant layer to Shiloh’s decision.
Finding Solace in Dance
Known as the most camera-shy of Angelina’s children, Shiloh has found comfort and expression in dance rather than the spotlight. Angelina shared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in 2024 that her daughter values privacy above all. Shiloh’s dedication to dance has earned praise from choreographer Kolanie Marks, who remarked on Instagram how Shiloh’s persistence and authenticity stood out despite initial struggles. Marks noted that Shiloh’s relentless commitment during private sessions was extraordinary, emphasizing the teen’s determination to excel.
Embracing a Tomboy Identity
Shiloh’s personal style and identity have long reflected her individuality. Angelina revealed in an interview with Daily Mail that Shiloh prefers tomboy aesthetics, choosing to dress like a boy and even wanting to be called “John” for a period. Angelina likened her child’s identity to a typical childhood desire to emulate siblings rather than fitting conventional norms: “Some kids wear capes and want to be Superman, and she wants to be like her brothers.”
Despite her tomboy style, Angelina stressed Shiloh’s multifaceted personality: “She’s funny and sweet and pretty. But she does love a tie.”
A Growing Family and Legacy
Shiloh is part of a large family with five siblings: Maddox (23), Pax (21), Zahara (20), and twins Vivienne and Knox (16). The Jolie-Pitt children have often been in the media spotlight, yet Shiloh continues to carve out her own path—embracing dance, privacy, and her evolving identity with confidence.
As Shiloh steps boldly into adulthood with a fresh name and style, she sends a powerful message about self-expression and the freedom to define oneself beyond family legacy and public expectation.