Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, has found herself at the center of discourse after a recent sighting.
The rarely-seen 17-year-old was spotted running errands in Studio City in what has been described as a “beat-up” Toyota Sedan, leaving many online scratching their heads due to her wealthy background.
Vivienne’s outing comes days after her twin, Knox Jolie-Pitt, dropped his father’s name from his high school diploma amid the actor’s estrangement from his children.
Photos of the camera-shy teenager during her rare outing were first shared by Thought Catalog.
According to the media outlet, Vivienne ran errands around town on June 18, dropping off mail and loading up on supplies at arts and crafts retailer Michaels before hopping back into her modest sedan.
Photos from the relatively normal outing were shared online, which drew attention to the 17-year-old’s “seriously beat-up” car, causing many to question the state of things back home, especially amid her parents, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s drawn-out legal drama.
Vivienne also raised eyebrows for her look, as she embraced a relaxed, streetwear style. She donned a black graphic t-shirt with baggy, wide-leg patchwork trousers for the trip and had her hair in an effortless, naturally tousled style.
See all the photos here.
The 17-Year-Old Has Sparked Debate Online Over Her Vehicle Despite Being A ‘Nepo Baby’
On social media, the images of Vivienne in her sedan have left many commenting and sharing opinions on the state of her car, with several even branding her the infamous “nepo baby” title.
“Rich people cosplaying as the poor is a centuries-long tradition,” one X user said, while another noted, “I love how they spend a lot of money just to look like they do not have any and how much underprivileged they are.”
A third person commented, “Great performance. I have to drive an old diesel Toyota, but she’s just cosplaying poverty. Real rich people still drive cheap Toyota, but they are still well taken care of.”
Other comments even took aim at the roadworthiness of Vivienne’s car, with one individual stating, “Front brake pads are worn asf, look at all that dust from the rotors on the wheels.”
It is worth noting, though, that heavy brake dust is a completely normal byproduct of everyday driving and not a sign of neglected car maintenance.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt Received Support Amid Claims She Was ‘Cosplaying Poverty’
Amid the criticisms, several came to the teenager’s defense, with many praising her mom, Jolie, for raising her kids to be humble and hardworking.
“People are so interesting… They hate spoiled celebrity children and also hate when they aren’t lol,” one X user said, adding, “Angelina raised her kids amazingly from what I hear and see about them. A 17yr old doesn’t need a brand new car regardless of who their parents are.”
Another person commented, “If Vivienne was driving a very expensive car. People would still find a way to complain… y’all need to go outside.”
“She’s an artist. A Porsche would f-ck up her aura. U guys don’t get it,” one individual joked, while another noted, “Toyotas are reliable cars, so this isn’t really shade.”
Angelina Jolie Opened Up About Her Children ‘Encouraging’ Her To Travel The World
Vivienne’s outing came after her mother, Jolie, revealed how she and her twin, Knox, have positively impacted her life.
The Oscar-winning actress made the comments about the teenagers while promoting her new film, “Couture.”
“I think my fighting spirit is finally back,” Jolie said, per Variety, seemingly hinting at her personal struggles after her divorce from Brad Pitt. “I lost it for a bit. I got kind of taken down a little bit, and it’s coming back in large part thanks to my children, who are now older, and encouraging it.”
She continued, “My kids are almost all 18, so now they want to see me traveling the world; they want me to get out and do things. They know me more than anybody, and they still like me, which says a lot. I think they’re very encouraging of me, kind of getting back to aspects of myself that maybe I hadn’t felt as free to do.”
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt And Most Of Her Siblings Have Ditched Brad Pitt’s Last Name In Some Capacity
Unlike Jolie, her ex-husband, Pitt, grows more estranged from their kids as the day goes by.
The actor’s relationship with his children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne, has remained strained since his high-profile divorce from Jolie.
According to reports, Pitt is entirely out of touch with his four adult kids and rarely sees teenagers Vivienne and Knox, despite having court-mandated visits.
Adding to the estrangement, the children have all shed their father’s last name in various ways. Shiloh, 20, became the first to take legal action when she turned 18, setting a precedent that her older siblings, Maddox, 24, and Zahara, 21, have only recently followed in court.
As for Pax, 22, he reportedly goes by his mother’s last name professionally, while Vivienne was notably credited as “Vivienne Jolie” in the playbill for the Broadway musical adaptation of “The Outsiders.”
Knox, who for a long time seemed distant from the name drama, recently joined his siblings when it was confirmed that he omitted “Pitt” from his high school diploma.