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Getty Images (2)What is his name? Apparently a lot for these Hollywood stars offered by Adieu to their famous monikers.
As long as most remember, the names of the stage were common practice in Hollywood. Judy Garland (Born Frances Ethel Gumm) has changed her nickname to look more theater. Elton John (Aka Reginald Kenneth Dwight) dug his legal name at the age of 20 in the hope of getting out of the crowd. Katy Perry She tuned her surname (Katheryn Hudson) to avoid confusion with the actress Kate Hudson. Even Reese Witherspoon She decided to abandon her first name Laura Jeanne in favor of her mother’s straight name before she broke into the scene.
But lately we have seen the rise of mega of successful stars that discarded the names that made them famous. 31 January, The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfay) released his album Hurry up tomorrowWhich meant the end of his After hours trilogy – and his pseudonym. “It’s a head for heads I have to get into that I just don’t have any desire,” Tesfaya said Variety Putting persona. “It becomes a Ratan race: more awards, more success, more shows, more albums, more awards and more no. 1. It never ends until you finish it. ”
In November 2024, Ariana Grande They made subtitles when her name appeared different in the credits of her film nominated for an Oscar, Evil: Ariana Grande-Burera. “You know, that was my name when I went to visit the show when I was 10 years old,” explained her decision to go under her native name in February 2025 Hollywood reporter. “It seemed like a really beautiful way to honor it.”
According to Gail SaltzClinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry in New York Presbyterian Hospital, Star decision to change their name can have a deep meaning. “(Can) go back to the time they had all these dreams and desires to be who (later) happened,” Saltz said Us every weekHe added that “At this age, many misinformations are for many desire for truth. Therefore, I think that some celebrities, especially they have already done, want to be their real self and get their maiden name. ”
It seems to be ringing Emma Stone. When participating in the Film Festival 2024 Cannes Festival, Stone-Kirty started Emma (nod to her favorite spice!) Soon in his career because he already existed in the Sag-infter He later explains that it prefers it. “A few years ago I was scared.” For some reason I was glad, “I can’t do it anymore. Just call me Emily, ”she recalled. “I would like to be Emily.” … That would be so nice. ”
Michael Keaton He feels similar. At the age of 70, Keaton was forced to select his now famous surname because his real surname, Douglas, was taken Michael Douglas We all know and love. (“I watched – I can’t remember if it was a phone book … and I went,” Oh, that sounds reasonable, “Keaton recently remembered the selection of his stage.) In September, Keaton announced that Keaton He announces he plans to start using the hybrid version of his legal name – Michael Keaton Douglas – on future projects.
Is this game just passing through the trend, or is it here to stay? Laura BurkemperA brand building expert and the CEO of Scaleblazer believe it is just the beginning. “In the era of social media and greater availability, the need for identity has been reduced,” she said Our. “Celebrities increasingly use their real names to honor their roots, simplify their heritage and reflect modern transparency values.”
Michael Keaton may not be known for his famous nickname much longer. The actor, 73, recently revealed that he hopes to return to his native name, Michael John Douglas, after he decided not to use it in Hollywood for almost 50 years. Noted that because of (…) could not use his real surname because of (…)
Of course we will always be fans of stars with (sometimes kookuine!) Stage names – how you can’t love Lady Gaga and Vin Diesel? But at a time when the world is becoming more authentic, there is something refreshing that you are just alone – and we are completely here.
