Hollywood’s beloved Lawrence brothers—Joey, Matt, and Andy—dropped a bombshell confession that’s sending shockwaves through Tinseltown. In an exclusive interview, the trio revealed they deeply regret legally changing their last name to “Lawrence” early in their careers, calling the move a “massive headache” they’re still paying for today.
“It’s been really a pain in the butt,” Joey Lawrence admitted, laughing but visibly frustrated. “We were just kids when our mom suggested shortening our last name from ‘Lauria’ to ‘Lawrence’ because it sounded ‘more showbiz.’ We didn’t think about passports, driver’s licenses, or taxes back then. Now? It’s chaos.”
The brothers, who shot to fame in the ’90s with hits like Blossom and Brotherly Love, explained how the name change tangled their lives in ways they never expected. Matt Lawrence joked, “Try explaining to the DMV why your birth certificate says ‘Lauria’ but your face is on a billboard as ‘Lawrence.’ They think you’re a spy.”
But the regrets aren’t just bureaucratic. Andy Lawrence got emotional, sharing, “Our dad’s family name is Lauría. Changing it felt like erasing part of our roots. Now that he’s gone, it hits harder.” Joey added that even his kids are confused: “My daughter once asked, ‘Why does Nona call you Joey Lauría?’ I had to tell her, ‘Honey, Daddy’s basically living a double life.’”
Fans flooded social media with reactions, one writing, “First they stole our hearts, now they’re stealing back their name?!” Others praised the brothers’ honesty, with memes dubbing them “The Rename Regret Royals.”
So, what’s next? The Lawrences (or Laurías?) say they’re stuck with the stage name for good—switching back now would mean rebranding decades of work. “Lesson learned,” Joey sighed. “Unless you’re running from the law, keep your name. Trust us.”
Meanwhile, Joey’s upcoming rom-com My Best Friend’s Ex and Andy’s indie film Rust Creek keep the brothers busy—even if their paperwork doesn’t.