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Getty Images (2)What is in a name? Apparently, for these Hollywood stars, they have tendered to their famous monikers.
Whenever most can remember, stage names have been a common practice in Hollywood. Judy Garland (Born Frances Ethel Gumm) changed his moniker to looking more theatrical. Elton John (Aka Reginald Kenneth Dwight) left its legal name in its twenty years in the hope of standing out of the crowd. Katy perry He adjusted his last name (Katheryn Hudson) to prevent him from confusing with the actress Kate hudson. Even Reese Witherspoon He chose to leave his name, Laura Jeanne, in favor of his mother’s maiden name before leaving for the events.
But lately, we have seen an increase in the stars of success that left the names that made them famous. On January 31, The Weeknd (Aka Abel Tesfaye) released his album Hold yourself tomorrowwho marked the end of his After hours Trilogy – and his pseudonym. “It’s a heading space Variety to leave the Weeknd person. “It becomes this breed of rats: more recognition, more success, more programs, more albums, more prizes and more number 1. Never end until you finish it.”
In November 2024, Ariana Grande They made headlines when their name appeared differently in the credits of their Oscar nominated movie, Wicked: Ariana Grande-Butera. “You know, this was my name when I went to see the show when I was 10 years old,” explained in February 2025 of his decision to go with the name of birth The Hollywood Reporter. “It felt like a very beautiful way to honor it.”
According to Gail SaltzAssociate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital, a star’s decision to change his name may have a deep meaning. “(Can) return to the time they had all those dreams and desires to be who became (later),” said Saltz Use weeklyAdding that “in this age of much misinformation, there is a desire of truth for many. Therefore, I think some celebrities, especially they have done so, want to be their true and regain their birth name. “”
It seems to sound with truth Stone Emma. While attending the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Stone, who began to go through Emma (a glance at his Fave Spice Girl!) For his legal name, then explaining that he prefers to be called this. “I let myself go a couple of years ago. For some reason, I liked,” I can no longer do Just say -me Emily, “he recalled.” I would like to be Emily. … it would be so nice. “
Michael Keaton feels the same way. In the 70’s, Keaton was forced to choose his now famous last name because his real last name, Douglas, took him Michael Douglas We all know and love. (“I was watching, I do not remember if it was a telephone notebook … And I went,” Oh, that seems reasonable, “Keaton recently recalled to choose his stage name.) However, in September, Keaton He announced this plans to start using a hybrid version of his legal name – Michael Keaton Douglas – in future projects.
Is this name game just a trend of passing, or is it here to stay? Laura BurkemperExpert in creation of brands and CEO of Scaleblazer, he believes this is only the beginning. “In one age of social media and greater accessibility, the need for manufactured identities has declined,” he said Us. “Celebrities are increasingly using their real names to pay tribute to their roots, simplify their legacy and reflect the modern values of transparency.”
His famous Moniker may not be known by Michael Keaton for a long time. The 73 -year -old actor recently revealed that he hopes to return to his birth name, Michael John Douglas, after choosing not to use Hollywood for almost 50 years. He said he could not use his real last name due to (…)
Of course we will always be stars with stage names (sometimes unpleasant!) – How can’t you love Lady Gaga and Vin diesel? But at a time when the world is becoming more and more authentic, there is something refreshing about being simply yourself, and we are here.
