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8 Celebrities Whose Real Names Would Totally Surprise You

Celebrities adopt new names to protect privacy, build unique brands, and avoid nepotism, with examples like Nicolas Cage and Marilyn Monroe illustrating these choices.

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CHARLY TRIBALLEAU // AFP via Getty Images 8 celebrities whose real names would totally surprise you In today’s age of online discovery, names are more than just labels — they’re searchable data points in everything from people search engines to social profiles. For celebrities, changing a name can be a powerful act of self-reinvention, privacy protection, or branding. In this story, Spokeo dives into eight familiar stars whose stage names mask s…

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Santa New Mexican broke the news in on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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