Jolie-Pitt Siblings' Name Changes: Maddox Drops Pitt from Credits in Angelina Jolie's Latest Film
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Maddox has removed Pitt from his last name in the credits of his mother's latest movie. Maddox, 24, worked as an assistant director on Couture, a drama featuring Angelina as an American film director facing a breast cancer diagnosis while in France for a fashion show shoot. The film premiered in French theaters on February 18, with Maddox credited as Maddox Jolie in the end credits. This change follows his previous credit in the 2024 film Maria, where he was listed as Maddox Jolie-Pitt.
Maddox's decision to drop Pitt from his name aligns with his siblings' choices to distance themselves from the Pitt surname. Vivienne was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the Playbill for The Outsiders, a Broadway musical produced by Angelina in May 2024. Zahara introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie in an Essence video, emphasizing her connection to Los Angeles. Shiloh legally changed her name to Shiloh Jolie after turning 18, publishing the name change in the Los Angeles Times. The siblings' decisions to alter their names have been significant and independent choices.
The name changes reflect the strained relationship between the children and Brad following his contentious divorce from Angelina in 2016. The divorce was finalized in late 2024 after a prolonged legal battle. Reports suggest that Brad is aware of the children's decisions to remove his last name and finds it challenging to cope with the reminders of their separation. Despite the difficulties, Brad continues to love and miss his children, acknowledging the impact of their choices on their relationship.
In conclusion, Maddox's decision to drop Pitt from his name in the credits of Angelina Jolie's film Couture is part of a broader trend among the Jolie-Pitt siblings to distance themselves from the Pitt surname. The siblings' choices reflect their individuality and autonomy, highlighting the complexities of their family dynamics following the high-profile divorce of their parents.