The 28-year-old star said she decided to take her husband's last name as "it was a respectful thing to do", reported E!Online.
"I felt like I really wanted to do that, I felt it was a respectful thing to do. And it happens to be an adorable last name" she said.
The actor, who dated her husband for just three months before tying the knot, said she is in the best phase of her life.