Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son has made a significant decision. Maddox, the 24-year-old film professional, has chosen to drop his father’s famous surname and now appears as simply ‘Jolie’ in the credits of his mother, Angelina Jolie’s, new film.
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What You Necessitate to Know About Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce?
- Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in 2016 citing ‘irreconcilable differences’
- The divorce stemmed from an incident where Brad Pitt acted aggressively towards the children and the actress during an argument on a private plane
- The divorce was also marked by disputes over child custody and the division of assets, particularly a French estate, Chateau Miraval
- The legal proceedings lasted for several years and were officially concluded in 2024
- Since the divorce, multiple children have dropped the ‘Pitt’ surname, and now Maddox has joined them
Maddox Jolie Drops Brad Pitt’s Surname
A new chapter has unfolded in the ongoing family drama that began in 2016. Another of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s children has decided to remove their father’s surname from their official name. The news surfaced as the 24-year-old assistant director is credited as simply Maddox Jolie in the credits of his mother, Angelina Jolie’s, new film. Maddox’s name change garnered attention as he previously appeared as Maddox Pitt-Jolie during the production of his prior film, Maria.
Angelina Jolie’s New Film
The 24-year-old Maddox worked as an assistant director on Angelina Jolie’s latest project. The drama, titled Couture, stars the 50-year-old actress as an American film director who receives a breast cancer diagnosis just before traveling to Paris for a fashion show shoot. Angelina Jolie’s new film will be available in Hungary starting March 14, 2026.
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Not the Only Jolie-Pitt Child to Make the Change
However, Maddox isn’t the first to opt for a name change. Angelina Jolie has five other children with her former husband, 61-year-old Brad Pitt: Pax (22), Zahara (21), Shiloh (19), and 17-year-old twins, Knox and Vivienne. Three of them have already chosen to remove their father’s surname. This trend among the children reflects the evolving dynamics within the family following the high-profile divorce, a story that continues to captivate entertainment audiences worldwide.
