Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt has filed a legal petition to drop the surname "Pitt" from his name [1].
The move signals a deepening rift between the actor Brad Pitt and his children. This legal action follows similar steps taken by several of his sisters, who previously removed the father's name from their own identities [3].
According to reports, the eldest son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is now seeking to be legally known as Maddox Chivan Jolie [2]. The filing indicates a desire to distance himself from his father's name entirely [3].
Reports regarding the timing of this filing have varied. Some sources said the move was reported as recently as May 29, 2026 [1], while other reports date the development back to February 27, 2026 [2].
The transition to "Maddox Jolie" follows a pattern of name changes within the family. The decision mirrors the actions of his siblings, creating a consistent naming convention among the children who have chosen to align themselves solely with their mother's surname [3].
“Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt has filed a legal petition to drop the surname "Pitt"”
This legal petition is part of a broader trend of the Jolie-Pitt children distancing themselves from Brad Pitt. By removing the surname, Maddox is aligning his legal identity with his siblings and mother, reflecting the long-term collapse of the family structure following the parents' highly publicized separation and subsequent legal battles.
