Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, has made a significant change by dropping his father’s last name from his professional credits. Maddox recently worked as an assistant director on his mother’s new movie, “Couture,” and in the credits, he is listed simply as “Maddox Jolie.” This move mirrors the decisions made by some of his younger siblings, who have also chosen to drop Pitt from their names in various professional settings.
This change is a departure from Maddox’s previous credits, where he was listed as “Maddox Jolie-Pitt” for his work on Angelina’s 2024 movie, “Maria.” It seems that Maddox is following in the footsteps of his siblings, Shiloh and Zahara, who have also opted to remove Pitt from their full names in recent years. Shiloh legally dropped Pitt from her name after turning 18, and Zahara informally dropped Pitt during a sorority event at Spelman College.
The decision to drop Pitt from their names may signify a desire to distance themselves from their father, especially in the aftermath of Brad and Angelina’s highly publicized divorce in 2016. The prolonged legal battle between the two parents took 8 years to resolve, creating a rift that may have influenced the children’s decisions to distance themselves from their father’s name professionally.
It’s clear that the Jolie-Pitt children are asserting their independence and making choices that reflect their individual identities. As the next generation of Hollywood talent, they are carving out their own paths in the entertainment industry. It remains to be seen how this change in their professional credits will impact their careers moving forward.
When contacted for a comment on this development, a representative for Brad Pitt declined to provide a statement. It seems that the family’s dynamics and personal choices will continue to be a topic of interest for fans and industry observers alike.
