Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt, the eldest son of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed court documents to legally change his name to Maddox Chivan Jolie, removing 'Pitt' from his surname. This request follows a pattern among his siblings, who have also distanced themselves from their father's surname in both personal and professional contexts. At 24 years old, Maddox's decision aligns with his previous professional work, where he omitted 'Pitt' from the credits of the film Couture, in which he served as an assistant director. His updated name was featured in production notes at the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025. Maddox's siblings have similarly chosen to drop 'Pitt'; for instance, Zahara Marley Jolie introduced herself in this manner at her university, and Vivienne Jolie was credited as such in a recent Playbill. Despite their involvement in the entertainment industry, Jolie has emphasized that her children are not keen on celebrity life.