27/11/2023
17 Celebrities Who You Didn't Know Go By Stage Names
Have you ever had that moment when you discover a celebrity you love has a completely different name then the one you know them by? It can be a bit of a shock, but it's also a testament to the incredible talent these stars possess.
Many of us know celebrities by their stage names, and for good reason. Stage names are often easier to remember, sound better, and can help a celebrity stand out. Plus, some names are just too long, or difficult to pronounce.
To show you just how common it is for celebrities to go by their stage names, here are 17 you might not have realized were using them:
1. Sean Combs, better known as P. Diddy
2. Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez
3. Katy Perry, formerly known as Katy Hudson
4. Ellen DeGeneres, born Ellen Lee DeGeneres
5. Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
6. Adele, born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins
7. Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III
8. Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj
9. Elton John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight
10. Miley Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus
11. Johnny Depp, born John Christopher Depp II
12. Madonna, born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone
13. Rihanna, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty
14. Alicia Keys, born Alicia Augello Cook
15. Drake, born Aubrey Drake Graham
16. Will Smith, born Willard Carroll Smith, Jr.
17. Justin Timberlake, born Justin Randall Timberlake
So there you have it! It's quite common for celebrities to go by stage names, and there are plenty more that we didn't cover. Who knew there were so many superstars hiding behind a stage name?
