Famous People Who Do Not Use Their Real Names

Famous People Gigi Hadid Natalie Portman Irina Shayk

Did you know that most famous people don’t use their real names?

Singers decided to change their names simply because they would be difficult for fans to pronounce. Actors decided that their names would be easier for the public to remember. Some even just didn’t like their name and changed it.

The article presents some of them who do not use their own names for the reasons listed above.

Meghan Markle

Birth name: Rachel Meghan Markle

Famous People Meghan Markle
Marilyn Monroe

Birth name: Norma Jeane Mortenson

Marilyn Monroe
Gigi Hadid

Birth name: Jelena Noura Hadid

Gigi Hadid
Lady Gaga

Birth name: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta

Lady Gaga
Brad Pitt

Birth name: William Bradley Pitt

Brad Pitt
Natalie Portman

Birth name: Neta-Lee Hershlag

Natalie Portman
Lana Del Rey

Birth name: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant

Lana Del Rey
Nicki Minaj

Birth name: Onika Tanya Maraj

Nicki Minaj
The Weeknd

Birth name: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye

The Weeknd
Irina Shayk

Birth name: Irina Shaykhlislamov

Irina Shayk
Cardi B

Birth name: Belcalis Almanzar

Cardi B