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Brad Pitt's Son Maddox Drops His Last Name

Published February 27, 2026, 09:13
Brad Pitt's Son Maddox Drops His Last Name

Maddox, son of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has dropped his father's last name, retaining only his mother's surname, Jolie. This move comes shortly after a similar decision by his sister, Shiloh, and signals a growing estrangement of the famous couple's children from their father. The change became apparent in the credits of Jolie’s new film, “Couture,” where Maddox is listed as Maddox Jolie. Previously, Maddox had appeared in the credits of another of Jolie's films as Maddox Jolie-Pitt. Other siblings, such as Vivienne and Zahara, have also chosen to use only their mother’s surname in public appearances and official documents. Shiloh legally changed her name to Shiloh Jolie through a legal process. Due to prior events, these changes are considered an independent and significant decision by the children, perhaps reflecting their complicated relationship with their father.