Overview

• Rob McElhenney revealed in a joint interview with Variety that he is considering legally changing his last name to 'Mac' to simplify pronunciation and support global business expansion.
• Kaitlin Olson and the couple’s teenage sons, Axel and Leo, have voiced their opposition, citing their shared legal surname as central to their family identity.
• McElhenney noted that the surname change aligns with his professional persona as 'Mac,' a character from 'It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' and reflects historical family name adaptations.
• Olson expressed frustration over the name change discussion, emphasizing its personal impact on her and their children, who feel strongly about retaining the McElhenney surname.
• The couple's evolving public and entrepreneurial profiles have brought new challenges to their nearly 17-year marriage, including debates over balancing privacy, family identity, and branding.