Aaron Paul Legally Changes His Last Name and the Name of His Son

Mar. 15, 2025

Aaron Paulis making it official!

His wifeLaurenis also reportedly making the change so that the family will have one consistent last name.

TheWestworldalum has embraced fatherhood since welcoming daughter Story Annabelle in 2018 and displayed his emotional bond with Ryden straight after his birth.

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“[She] can’t squeeze him enough. Like, lays on top of him, suffocates him,” he added with a laugh. “It’s her doll.”

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“No, he’s very excited, very honored,” Paul continued. “I love the man to death. He’s one of my best friends in the world, and, so yeah, it was just a no-brainer.”

source: people.com