42 Celebrities’ Real First Names That Might Surprise You
1. Brad Pitt
His real first name is William.
2. Rihanna
This pop sensation’s real first name is Robyn.
3. Ashton Kutcher
Believe it or not, his first name is Christopher.
4. Reese Witherspoon
Reese is actually her middle name! Her first name is Laura.
5. Jamie Foxx
Jamie was born Eric Marlon Bishop.
6. Natalie Portman
This actress’s real first name is Neta-Lee.
7. Gigi Hadid
Her birth name is Jelena.
8. Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi’s real name is Caryn.
9. Bruno Mars
Bruno’s real name is Peter.
10. Miley Cyrus
Miley was born Destiny Hope Cyrus.
11. Drake
Drake’s real first name is Aubrey.
12. Lady Gaga
Her real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
13. Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel’s real name is Mark Sinclair.
14. Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex was born Rachel Meghan Markle.
15. Katy Perry
Katy’s real first name is Katheryn.
16. John Legend
John Legend’s real name is John Roger Stephens.
17. Nicki Minaj
Nicki was born Onika Tanya Maraj.
18. Calvin Harris
DJ Calvin Harris’s real name is Adam Richard Wiles.
19. Emma Stone
Emma’s real name is Emily Jean Stone.
20. Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton was actually born Michael John Douglas.
21. Tina Fey
Tina’s real name is Elizabeth Stamatina Fey.
22. Shania Twain
Shania’s real name is Eilleen Regina Edwards.
23. Tim Allen
Tim Allen’s real name is Timothy Alan Dick.
24. Demi Lovato
Demi’s full name is Demetria Devonne Lovato.
25. Carmen Electra
Carmen was born Tara Leigh Patrick.
26. Faith Hill
Faith Hill’s real name is Audrey Faith Perry.
27. Alicia Keys
Alicia’s real name is Alicia Augello Cook.
28. Jamie Lee Curtis
She was born Jamie Lee Haden-Guest.
29. Winona Ryder
Winona’s real name is Winona Laura Horowitz.
30. Meg Ryan
Meg’s real name is Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra.
31. Chevy Chase
Chevy was born Cornelius Crane Chase.
32. Snoop Dogg
Snoop’s real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
33. Charlie Sheen
Charlie was born Carlos Irwin Estévez.
34. Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn’s real name was Norma Jeane Mortenson.
35. Hulk Hogan
Hulk’s real name is Terry Eugene Bollea.
36. Judy Garland
Judy was born Frances Ethel Gumm.
37. Stevie Wonder
Stevie’s real name is Stevland Hardaway Morris.
38. Ice-T
Ice-T’s real name is Tracy Lauren Marrow.
39. Woody Allen
Woody was born Allan Stewart Konigsberg.
40. Freddie Mercury
Freddie’s real name was Farrokh Bulsara.
41. Meryl Streep
Meryl’s full name is Mary Louise Streep.
42. Lana Del Rey
Lana’s real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant.
So, next time you see these stars on TV or in the movies, you’ll know their secret identities!
