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Angelina Jolie‘s son Maddox Chivan has been at the center of discussion regarding his legal name and family identity in recent years, though specific details about any formal surname change remain limited in public records.
Maddox’s Name and Identity
Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt, adopted by Angelina Jolie from Cambodia in 2002 at age three months, has carried both his adoptive mother’s surname and that of his former stepfather Brad Pitt throughout his public life. The 22-year-old has grown into adulthood during one of Hollywood’s most closely watched family dynamics, particularly following his parents’ 2016 separation and subsequent custody proceedings.
As Jolie’s eldest adopted child, Maddox has been visible at red-carpet events, charity functions, and family occasions, often appearing alongside his mother at entertainment industry gatherings. His identity as part of the Jolie-Pitt family has been a matter of public record for two decades.
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Legal Name Changes in Celebrity Families
Name changes following parental separation are not uncommon in high-profile families, though they are typically handled privately through legal channels. Adult children in Hollywood have occasionally made public decisions about which surnames to use professionally or personally, reflecting their evolving sense of identity and family connection.
Without confirmed reporting from major news outlets, the specifics of any legal action Maddox may have taken regarding his surname remain unverified. The Jolie and Pitt families have historically kept many personal and legal matters private, particularly those involving their six children.
Sources
- Public Records — Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt’s legal name and adoption history
- Entertainment News Archives — Historical coverage of Angelina Jolie’s family and children
