These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Infamous Stage Name

Time magazine reported that Norma Jeane scrapped "Dougherty" because studio executives believed people would pronounce it too many different ways and needed something simpler. She suggested the last name "Monroe" from her mother's side of the family. An exec then deemed her "Marilyn" because he reminded her of 1920s Broadway star Marilyn Miller.

As a child, Jim Carrey wore tap shoes to bed just in case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night.
Hugh Hefner helped save the Hollywood sign
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.
Matthew McConaughey has a phobia about revolving doors.

These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Infamous Stage Name

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