Vivienne is one of six children shared by Jolie and Pitt, who also have Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and Knox. This isn’t the first time one of their children has altered their last name. Zahara, the couple’s eldest daughter, introduced herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” while joining the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College.
These name changes come amid reports of a strained relationship between Pitt and his children since Jolie filed for divorce in 2016. A source told PEOPLE in August 2022 that Pitt has been trying to improve his relationship with his kids, although it’s been a challenging situation. The source mentioned that there have been long periods where Pitt didn’t see his children at all, but he hopes to have a better relationship with them in the future.
A former security guard for the family, who still works for Pitt, recently claimed in court documents that Jolie allegedly encouraged the children to avoid their father during visits. This claim was made amid the ex-couple’s ongoing legal battle over their French winery, Château Miraval. Additionally, Jolie has previously accused Pitt of being abusive towards her before the 2016 plane incident that led to their divorce.
Vivienne’s name is prominently featured in The Outsiders Playbill as an assistant producer. While she doesn’t have a bio, her mother’s producer information mentions Vivienne’s involvement in the project and her passion for theatre. Jolie first announced her role in producing the Broadway adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film The Outsiders in August 2023.
During the musical’s opening night in April 2024, Jolie shared that it was Vivienne who inspired her to take on the project. “She saw an early workshop a few times and then invited me to it,” Jolie told PEOPLE. “Viv is a young artist who focuses her efforts on supporting others. She has been there to assist in any way she can and has learned so much from the whole creative team.”
