Brad Pitt's Eldest Son Maddox Drops Pitt Name, Joins Siblings in Using Jolie Last Name

The name change comes amid ongoing tensions between Pitt and his children following his divorce from Angelina Jolie.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Brad Pitt's eldest son, Maddox, has dropped the Pitt name and is now credited as Maddox Jolie in his mother Angelina Jolie's latest film. This follows a pattern among Pitt and Jolie's other children, including Shiloh, Zahara, and Vivienne, who have also started using Jolie as their surname. The name changes are seen as the latest development in the lingering legal disputes and tensions between Pitt and Jolie after their high-profile divorce in 2016.

Why it matters

The name changes by Pitt and Jolie's children highlight the ongoing strained relationship between the former couple and their kids, years after their divorce was finalized. It reflects the deep divisions within the family and the children's apparent desire to distance themselves from their father's name.

The details

Maddox, who is 24 years old, was credited as Maddox Jolie in the credits of his mother Angelina Jolie's latest film 'Couture,' a shift from his previous credit as Maddox Jolie-Pitt. This follows similar name changes by his siblings, including Shiloh legally changing her name to Shiloh Jolie and Zahara and Vivienne also publicly using the Jolie surname. The name changes come amid the lingering legal battles between Pitt and Jolie over their shared assets, including their French estate and winery Château Miraval.

  • Maddox was credited as Maddox Jolie in his mother's latest film 'Couture,' which hit French theaters on February 18, 2026.
  • Shiloh legally changed her name to Shiloh Jolie in 2024.
  • Pitt and Jolie's divorce was finalized in December 2024 after years of legal battles.

The players

Maddox Jolie

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's 24-year-old eldest son, who has dropped Pitt from his last name and is now credited as Maddox Jolie.

Angelina Jolie

The 50-year-old actress and filmmaker, who is the mother of Maddox and several other children who have also dropped the Pitt surname.

Brad Pitt

The 62-year-old actor who has been engaged in an ongoing legal battle with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie over their children and shared assets.

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What they’re saying

“Happy Father's Day to this world class a-shole!! You time and time again prove yourself to be a terrible and despicable person. You have no consideration or empathy toward your 4 youngest children who tremble in fear when in your presence.”

— Pax Jolie-Pitt (Social media post)

What’s next

Brad Pitt is reportedly seeking a 'truce' with Angelina Jolie as the former couple continues to battle over their shared assets, including their French estate and winery Château Miraval.

The takeaway

The name changes by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children underscore the deep divisions within the family and the children's apparent desire to distance themselves from their father's name, highlighting the lasting impact of the former couple's high-profile divorce and ongoing legal disputes.