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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The More You Know

  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
  • Before she was a megastar, Madonna worked at Dunkin Donuts. She got fired for squirting jelly on a customer.
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