Surname Change Approved
Maddox legally removes Pitt from his surname in Los Angeles court ruling.
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Key Points
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Maddox’s petition listed the reason for the requested name change as “personal.”
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Before working as an assistant director on Angelina Jolie’s film “Couture,” Maddox was credited under his full name, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, as an executive producer on Jolie’s 2024 film “Maria.”
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Maddox was adopted by Angelina Jolie before she met Brad Pitt, although Pitt later became his legal father.
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The newspaper notices published by Maddox and Zahara were a required step under California’s name-change process, giving members of the public an opportunity to object before the hearings.
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A source told Us that Shiloh hired her own lawyer and paid for the legal name-change proceeding herself when she sought to remove Pitt from her surname.
A Los Angeles judge approved Maddox Jolie-Pitt's request to drop
Multiple Pitt Children Have Removed Dad's Last Name
Maddox is now the second of Brad and Angelina's children to legally drop the Pitt surname. Yahoo News reports that Shiloh completed her own legal name change previously. Zahara and Vivienne have also reportedly pursued or used similar changes. The trend shows a pattern of distance from their father's name.
Maddox Had Already Used Jolie Professionally
Before the legal change, Maddox was already working under the Jolie name in Hollywood. Yahoo News notes he was credited as an executive producer on Angelina Jolie's 2024 film "Maria." He also worked as an assistant director on her recent film "Couture," using the shortened name professionally. The legal change now aligns his official identity with his work credits.
California's Public Notice Process Allowed No Objections
Under California law, name-change petitions require a public-notice period. MEAWW explains that newspapers must publish notices, giving the public a chance to object before the hearing. Maddox and his sister Zahara both published required notices. No objections were filed, allowing the judge to approve Maddox's petition on September 14. Maddox attended the hearing remotely with his attorney.
Pitt's Team Claims Jolie Influenced the Children
Sources close to Brad Pitt have alleged that Angelina Jolie encouraged the children to distance themselves from him. However, these claims have not been independently verified by major news outlets. Maddox listed "personal" reasons for his name-change petition. The legal documents don't specify what motivated the 25-year-old's decision. The exact cause remains unclear.
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