Kids Unhappy With Rob McElhenney name change wife Kaitlin Olson also upset – This is The Reason!
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ fame Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney has decided to change his name to Rob Mack. However, his family seems not to be happy with this name change move. His wife and Hollywood actress Kaitlin Olson, revealed that both their kids—Axl (14) and Leo (13)—are “really not happy” with the change. Olson said, “The kids didn’t like it because it’s their last name too. And me too, legally!”
Is Rob McElhenney legally Changing His Name to ‘Rob Mack’?
yes that’s true, actor Rob McElhenney has applied legally for name change in Los Angeles on June 26. He has already been using his short name “Rob Mack” for several years, but now decided to make it official. According to Entertainment Weekly, he will be credited with this name in all future projects.
McElhenney Reason For Name Change
McElhenney told Variety in an interview last month that he was considering changing his name because people have trouble pronouncing his name. He said, “McElhenney is not pronounced correctly, so I thought ‘Mac’ would be an easier and better option.”
Family Objects to Name change, Kaitlin Olson also upset
Although Rob liked to shorten his name, his family did not like this decision. Apart from this, Olson herself is also upset that Rob violated the privacy of the children.
Olson also said, “We decided early on that we would not show the kids’ faces in public. I’ve gone through puberty—no child should be put in public before they’re ready. Everyone has their own insecurities, and it’s not their fault that we chose this career. Rob took bullying and put them in a documentary! I’m still unhappy about that.”
Rob’s Response to Olson’s Statement
Rob responded to this, “The kids loved it. I have a different view. Millions of people around the world say, ‘We love watching them!'” But Olson insisted, “I don’t care about them—I care about my kids! We’re still arguing about that.”
Rob McElhenney, who will now be known as Rob Mack, plays a leading role in the long-running sitcom ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.’ He not only stars in the show, but also executive produces it and writes his own characters. He is now credited as Rob Mack in official FX material.
Will Rob McElhenney Name Change Work for Him?
Well as per Rob McElhenney statement, he has made changes to his name because it was difficult to pronounce. He said that many people pronounce his name wrong and that was the main reason why Rob made changes to his original name. It would be interesting to see if this name change could mark the beginning of a new phase in his career or not. But right now, his family is not completely okay with his decision.
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