These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

A Classical Background

Keys is a classically-trained pianist, and she began composing songs at the age of 12. By 15, she was signed to Columbia Records, but then later left for Arista Records. Her debut album, Songs in A Minor was met with critical acclaim. 

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The More You Know

  • As a child, Johnny Depp was allergic to chocolate.
  • A far cry from her upper-class role on Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester was born in prison; her mother was serving time for smuggling drugs.
  • Kanye West used to work at the Gap.
  • Uncle Phil from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was also the voice of Shredder from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon.
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