Overview
- Simon Cowell: The Next Act premiered on Netflix on Dec. 10 and confirms on camera that Lauren now goes by Cowell.
- Footage shows Lauren signing the legal documents in 2024 and framing the name change as part of Simon’s birthday gift.
- She explains she kept ex-husband Andrew Silverman’s surname to match their son Adam and changed it once he turned 18.
- Fans first noticed her using the Cowell surname on a new Instagram account in October, which spurred marriage speculation.
- Simon says any wedding will be private and notes the name change signals their direction, as the series largely follows his hunt for a new boy band and includes family scenes.