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10 Famous People Whose REAL NAME Will Surprise You

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Did you know that Emma Stone, Lana Del Ray, Bella Thorne or Dove Cameron aren’t their REAL name?

Many stars come up with new identities when they make it big, but some celebrities’ real names will surprise you. Sometimes it’s just the fact that it isn’t their real name that is shocking, and sometimes it’s the reason behind the change that makes your jaw drop. And some of their actual names are even weirder, better, or funnier than the names that they come up with.

Why do celebrities often use different names when entering the entertainment industry?

When we hear a celebrity’s name, we often assume it is their real name. But in the entertainment industry, it’s common for famous people to change or use a different name for various reasons such as branding, ease of pronunciation or even to avoid discrimination. Here are 10 famous people whose real names will surprise you:

1. Lady Gaga – Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta

Before she became Lady Gaga, the pop star was known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. She has said in interviews that she came up with the name Gaga from the Queen song “Radio Ga Ga”, and it stuck ever since.

2. Bruno Mars – Peter Gene Hernandez

Bruno Mars is a stage name for the “24k Magic” singer. His real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, which he revealed in an interview with GQ Magazine in 2010.

3. Elton John – Reginald Kenneth Dwight

The English singer is known for his stage name, Elton John. But his birth name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight. He legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John in 1967, inspired by two of his bandmates whose last names were Elton and John.

4. Freddie Mercury – Farrokh Bulsara

The iconic Queen lead singer was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar. When he moved to England, he changed his name to Freddie Mercury, inspired by the lyrics in his song “My Fairy King”.

5. Normani – Normani Kordei Hamilton

Normani, known for her solo music career and being a former member of Fifth Harmony, is using her first name as her stage name. Her full name is Normani Kordei Hamilton.

6. Olivia Wilde – Olivia Jane Cockburn

Actress Olivia Wilde, known for her roles in movies such as “Tron: Legacy” and “Cowboys & Aliens”, uses her stage name instead of her birth name, Olivia Jane Cockburn.

7. Michael Caine – Maurice Joseph Micklewhite

The legendary British actor has an interesting background when it comes to his name. He was born as Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, and took the stage surname of Caine from a poster advertisement for a movie that was playing at Odeon Cinema in London.

8. Katy Perry – Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson

Before she was Katy Perry, the “Roar” singer was known as Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. She changed her name for her music career as Katy Hudson was the name of the actress Kate Hudson.

9. Vin Diesel – Mark Sinclair Vincent

The “Fast and Furious” actor, Vin Diesel, was born as Mark Sinclair Vincent. He reportedly took his stage name Vin from a friend who said he was full of energy.

10. Jamie Foxx – Eric Marlon Bishop

Academy award-winning actor, Jamie Foxx, was born as Eric Marlon Bishop. He adopted the surname Foxx as a tribute to comedian Redd Foxx, and Jamie after seeing a female comedian named Jaime King on stage.

In conclusion, these celebrities’ real names may come as a surprise, but they chose their stage names for a reason. Whether it’s for branding or personal reasons, these names have become synonymous with their respective talents, and have helped make them the famous celebrities they are today.