These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Jamie Foxx

The "Ray" actor needed a name that would make him stand out. Born Eric Marlon Bishop, he said he changed his name when he first started doing standup comedy. He was hoping a more unisex stage name would guarantee him a time slot on stage. "I noticed that like 1,000 guys showed up and only three girls, but the three girls would always get a spot," Foxx explained.

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  • Tom Cruise has an asymmetrical face.
  • Ashton Kutcher, who has always been a hit with the ladies, has webbed toes, and has revealed them on TV.
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  • Jaleel White was the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in multiple old animated series.
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