These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Lady Gaga

The triple-threat celebrity, Lady Gaga, was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. After she became a popstar, she revealed that her moniker was inspired by the 1984 Queen song, "Radio GaGa." She also uses her stage name for her acting roles, such as American Horror Story and A Star is Born. 

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The More You Know

  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
  • Megan Fox was banned from the Wal-Mart store in her hometown because she shoplifted makeup as a teenager. She claims it was an accident.
  • Channing Tatum played a bartender in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video. He made $400 for the role.
  • At age 15, Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with a heart condition that required surgery, he was briefly sidelined and made a full recovery.
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