Rob McElhenneys wife Kaitlin Olson reacts to his…
Rob McElhenney’s new final identify has high potential.
But for his wife and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” co-star, Kaitlin Olson, she isn’t fazed by the switch-up from McElhenney to “Mac.” The actor filed to legally change his identify final week and is ready for the court to make it official.
“I’m legally Olson McElhenney, but I go by Olson, so I don’t really have to change anything,” the actress, 49, informed People on Tuesday. “We can call each other whatever we want. Whatever makes him happy, makes me happy.”
Rob McElhenney at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. Variety via Getty Images
The actor, whose identify is Mac on “Always Sunny,” revealed why he selected the new moniker.
“When I did a full family tree and realized that it had been spelled differently six or seven different times since the late 1800s,” the 48-year-old informed the outlet. “There was always a part of me that thought this is my name and it’s a connection to a long lineage of people and my family.”
Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson attend the season 7 premiere of “Game Of Thrones.” FilmMagic
He added, “But I realized that it was just a series of letters and syllables that was smacked together by some government official in the late 1800s, and I thought maybe we can do things a little differently.”
In a video posted to X on Tuesday, he shared one more reason why he determined to change his final identify, explaining it’s due to “the amount of time that I have wasted trying to get people to either say or spell is literally days of my life.”
“Times have changed and most people already call me ‘Rob Mac’ anyway,” the star continued. “My family knows me and loves me regardless of how many syllables I have, and that’s the only thing I really care about.”
Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson attend the particular occasion “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration!” REUTERS
“There are so many things going on in the world, and this is a silly one to continue to waste your time with,” famous the producer. “Maybe we just keep it simple and try ‘Rob Mac.’ Let’s see how it goes.”
He first talked about his plans to change his identify in a May interview with Variety.
“As our business and our storytelling is expanding into other regions of the world and other languages in which my name is even harder to pronounce,” he expressed. “I’m just going by Rob Mac.”
The actor is also a part-owner with Ryan Reynolds of Welsh soccer membership Wrexham.
Season 17, Episode 2 of “It’s Always Sunny.” Patrick McElhenney/FX
Despite Olson being on board now, his wife of 17 years, with whom he shares children Axel, 14, and Leo, 13, was initially cautious.
“The kids are really not happy about it, because they have that last name. And so do I, legally!” she teased. Her husband shared that “it’s up to them” if they need to legally change their final identify, too.
“It’s their name, and just like their first name, if they decide they want to change it, then they could be called whatever they want,” the actor replied.
Season 15, Episode 5 of the FX sitcom.
Along with his profession in leisure, he launched the non-public company “More Better Industries” in 2024.
In May, he introduced his Philadelphia bar “Mac’s Tavern” — in which he and Olson had been half house owners — could be closing after 15 years in business.
Meanwhile, the solar is about to shine a little brighter as Season 17 of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” premieres on July 9.
Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Blackberry.” Getty Images
Along with the real-life married pair, the sitcom contains Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day and Danny DeVito, and follows the house owners of the unsuccessful Paddy’s Pub.
This season, followers can anticipate half two of the “It’s Always Sunny” and “Abbott Elementary” crossover.
In October, “Abbott” star, Lisa Ann Walter informed The Post what viewers are in store for.
“I can’t wait,” the actress, 61, gushed. “I think it’s going to be unhinged. We did our side of it. We’re in the middle of doing it. We’re not done. And then I just got a script today for their side, but I haven’t read it yet.”
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