Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Zahara appears to have further distanced herself from her father, this after dropping "Pitt" from her surname during her graduation ceremony at Spelman College on May 17. Introduced as Zahara Marley Jolie while receiving her psychology degree, the move follows similar public decisions made by several of her siblings.
Zahara’s decision also reflects a wider trend among celebrity children choosing to carve out their own identities beyond their famous family names. While having a recognizable surname can open doors in the entertainment industry, many stars born into Hollywood dynasties have opted to step away from the advantages and expectations that come with them.
Click through to discover the stars who found success without relying on their celebrity parents’ last names.