Why did Scott Eastwood change his name?

He was born Scott Clinton Reeves. When first auditioning for roles, he used Reeves so he could make his own name, but eventually adopted Eastwood in 2008 to embrace the family legacy. “I think my dad always wanted me to,” said Scott in Interview. “I just wanted to prove to myself that I could carry on his name.”

Who is Scott Eastwood’s real father?

Scott Eastwood

What is Clint Eastwood’s real name?

Clint Eastwood

Who is Clint Eastwood related to?

Yep! Scott Eastwood (born Scott Clinton Reeves) is Clint Eastwood’s son, while Scott’s mother is Jacelyn Reeves, who the now-91-year-old Clint met when she was a Hawaii-based flight attendant.