Infamous Infamous

Why Are Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Kids Dropping “Pitt” from Their Names?

Jul 9, 2026 · 28m

Summary

Hosts Natalie Reberman and Vanessa Gregorianis dissect the protracted and messy divorce of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. They explore the conflict centers on custody battles and their shared winery, Miraval. The episode details allegations of abuse on a 2016 private flight, the subsequent FBI investigation, and Pitt’s lawsuit against Jolie for selling her stake to a Russian billionaire. Recent developments include their children dropping Pitt’s surname and ongoing legal disputes over the estate.

Topics discussed

Carvana ad and podcast intro Introduction to the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce saga Angelina Jolie's early life and 'bad girl' persona The rise of Brangelina and their public debut Commercial break Building the family and the Miraval winery The 2016 private plane incident and divorce filing Podcast advertisements Legal battles over custody and the winery sale The FOIA request and leaked FBI report Recent developments and children dropping the Pitt name Conclusion and listener engagement
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