These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Nicki Minaj

Rapper Nicki Minaj didn't even choose her stage name. Born Onika Tanya Maraj, she said "One of the first production deals I signed, the guy wanted my name to be Minaj and I fought him tooth and nail. But he convinced me. I’ve always hated it.”

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The More You Know

  • Tyra Banks suffers from delphiniphobia (aka a fear of dolphins).
  • Jon Bon Jovi's birth name is John Bongiovi Jr.
  • Jaleel White was the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in multiple old animated series.
  • One of David Bowie's eyes was permanently dilated.
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