Brad Pitt's Son Maddox Officially Drops Father's Surname

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 24-year-old son Maddox has decided to drop his father's surname. According to reports, the young man wishes to use only his mother's surname Jolie going forward.

A new family saga connected to the former Hollywood power couple has come to public attention: Maddox Jolie-Pitt, the son of 50-year-old Angelina Jolie and 62-year-old Brad Pitt, has officially decided to drop his father's surname. According to British outlet Mirror, the 24-year-old youngster wishes to use only his mother's surname going forward.

Maddox is the oldest of six children and the only one who has taken such a public step. He was born in Cambodia and was adopted by Jolie and Pitt in 2002. In recent years, the youngster has largely stayed out of the public eye, but against the backdrop of family conflicts, his relationship with his father has repeatedly drawn public attention.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's lengthy divorce process has already lasted for years and also involves disputes over assets and child custody. Maddox's decision to drop his father's surname comes during a period when the couple's divorce remains unfinalized.