These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Lana Del Rey

The "Norman F***ing Rockwell" singer didn't develop her alter ego, Lana Del Rey, untll she was 25 and breaking into the music industry. She was born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant. She changed her name to fit the aesthetic of her music and help her stand out among other singers.

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The More You Know

  • Kanye West used to work at the Gap.
  • In 1978, Tim Allen was arrested for possession of 1.4 pounds of cocaine and was sentenced to three to seven years in jail. He was let out on parole after two years and four months.
  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
  • Oprah’s name isn’t actually Oprah.
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