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Rob McElhenney Files to Simplify Name as 'Rob Mac'

6/30/2025

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Rob McElhenney, beloved star of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," is taking a bold step by filing to change his name to "Rob Mac." Tired of the ongoing jokes about his name, including a playful song by his friend Ryan Reynolds, McElhenney seeks to simplify his identity as he embraces a growing international career.

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Story summary

Rob McElhenney, beloved star of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," is taking a bold step by filing to change his name to "Rob Mac." Tired of the ongoing jokes about his name, including a playful song by his friend Ryan Reynolds, McElhenney seeks to simplify his identity as he embraces a growing international career.