Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Zahara Files to Drop Father's Last Name
Zahara Jolie, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has officially filed to legally drop her father's last name, following her siblings Maddox and Shiloh who made similar decisions. The 21-year-old submitted the petition in California in April 2024, shortly after Maddox's filing. Zahara previously hinted at the change during her college graduation. The couple, who divorced in 2016, share six children together. A source close to Pitt expressed sadness over the repeated name changes.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles focus on a personal family matter involving celebrity figures, presenting facts about Zahara's legal name change without political framing. They include perspectives from both sides: the children's actions and a source close to Brad Pitt expressing concern. The coverage remains centered on the family dynamics rather than political viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is neutral to slightly somber, reporting Zahara's legal action factually while including a source's expression of sadness regarding the name changes. There is no overtly positive or negative sentiment toward any party, maintaining an informative and balanced narrative.
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