Another of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children files to legally drop actor’s last name: report
Maddox, one of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children, has filed to legally change his last name, dropping Pitt in favor of Jolie. The 24-year-old cited personal reasons for this decision, which follows a similar move by his sibling Shiloh. This change reflects ongoing family dynamics and estrangement between the children and their father.
- ▪Maddox filed to legally drop his last name, Pitt, and will be known as Maddox Chivan Jolie if granted.
- ▪His sibling Shiloh previously filed to drop the Pitt surname when she turned 18.
- ▪Maddox informally used the name Maddox Jolie for his work on a recent film.
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Parents Another of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children files to legally drop actor’s last name: report By Riley Cardoza Published May 29, 2026, 9:17 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Once upon a time in Hollywood, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s son Maddox filed to legally drop the actor’s last name. The 24-year-old made the request on Thursday, according to the Daily Mail, and listed his reasoning as “personal.” If the change is granted, his name will be Maddox Chivan Jolie instead of Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt. 8 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s son Maddox (pictured above in November 2013) has reportedly filed to ditch the actor’s last name.
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