You’ll Be Surprised To Find Out The Real Names Of These Celebritie

Most celebrities have nice-sounding names that are very appealing to the ears. Take, for example, Demi Moore, Olivia Wilde, Meg Ryan, Alicia Keys, and many others. They often take on a stage name as their real name may sound dull, unappealing, unattractive, or projects an undesired image to the general audience. Sometimes, the names are hard to spell or pronounce or are already being used by someone notable. At times, celebrities adopt names to attract attention or conceal their real identity. Whatever the reason may be, it sure serves its purpose.

However, it begs the question of which name would they use or prefer in a private setting? This would create a degree of confusion among fans, especially those who don’t know the star’s real name. For instance, Lady Gaga’s legal name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. Yet, when the cast and crew talk about her performance in American Horror Story, they would call her Stefani. Let’s go take a look at some other celebrities who use a stage name.

Alicia Keys

American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, born Alicia Augello Cook, began composing songs and was a classically trained pianist at age 12. At age 15, she signed with Columbia Records and later with Arista Records. Later on, Keys released her debut album Songs in A Minor in 2001 with J Records. It was a commercially successful album that gained critical acclaim and produced her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, Fallin’. It sold over 12 million copies globally, and Keys received five Grammy Awards in 2002.

The following year, the award-winning artist released her second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, which was also critically acclaimed and commercially successful to an even greater degree. With chart-topping singles such as If I Ain’t Got You, Diary, and You Don’t Know My Name, it sold over eight million copies worldwide and added four Grammy Awards to Keys’ collection of accolades.