These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Courtney Love

Kurt Cobain's ex-wife was born Courtney Michelle Harrison, though her stage name is one of the most famous ever. However, in 2010 she renounced "Love" and went back to Harrison. "We love her when she goes on stage, but I don't need her in the rest of my life," she said.

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The More You Know

  • Jennifer Aniston was known as the class clown in high school.
  • In the early days of his career, Sylvester Stallone was so poor that he sold his dog Butkus for $50.
  • Jon Bon Jovi's birth name is John Bongiovi Jr.
  • Dr. Ruth Westheimer is best known as a TV sex therapist—but she’s also a trained sniper.
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