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You might not have ever heard of “Maurice Micklewhite,” “Olivia Jane Cockburn” or “Diane Hall” — but you’ve certainly heard of the actors who were born with these names. When the Hollywood system started, people commonly took simplified versions of their names to make them easier for people to say. Doris Day is much simpler than “Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff” and Clayton Holmes Grissom picked “Clay Aiken” when signing up for American Idol — because it was just more memorable. Or if you’re Albert Brooks, there’s no fucking possible way you can use your real name — because…well, you’ll see.
Here are 55 people whose real names might surprise you.
The singer changed her name to avoid confusion with that other Hudson she shares a name with: Kate Hudson.
Her exes were born as “Walter Willis” and “Christopher Kutcher.”
The reason for the name change should be pretty obvious.
Real Name: Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra
Is it just me or is her real name close to being a Fiona Apple album title?
Real Name: Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko
Born to Russian immigration parents, the young actress changed it to blend into the Hollywood times, like the Swedish Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, better known as Greta Garbo.
Come to think of it, Allen doesn’t sound very Jewish, does it?
Louis C.K.’s stage name is barely such. It’s just an easier way to say his actual last name, which is pronounced “See-kay.”
If he were gay, that last name would be perfection.
See? Even NPR personalities use stage names.
The actor got his name from the traditional English song “The Ballad of Chevy Chase,” which (unfortunately) was not about an old racist who is difficult to work with and derails brilliant shows.
Like her 30 Rock character, Tina Fey’s real first name is “Liz.”
Like Barack Obama, Kingsley was born to a white mother and Kenyan father — of Indian Muslim descent.
My last name rhymes with another word for a penis, which made Middle School rough. Olivia Cockburn, I’m here for you, if ever you need to talk.
Alda’s last name was concocted by putting together the first two letters of his first and last name. AL + DA = Alda.
I guess she figured that “Portia de Rossi” had more zest to it than “Amanda Rogers.” She was probably right.
In real life, she shares a last name with her most famous character, Annie Hall.
Michael Caine named himself after Humphrey Bogart’s character in “The Caine Mutiny.”
King was born to an Austrian father and mother from Belarus, both of whom were Orthodox Jews living in New York in the 1930s. All of this sounds like the set up to a Woody Allen bit.
He should have just changed his name to “Glory Hole.” At least it’s truth in advertising.
Her stage name was concocted from her ability to fart a lot. (If you’ve seen her 1 in 3 commercials, you know she’s made quite the weird career out of bodily functions.) Her mother advised her to take a Jewish last name, arguing that it would help her career if people thought she was Jewish.
If I wanted to scare someone, I’d tell them my name was Hulk, too.
Real Name: Her co-star, Rue McClanahan, was born with the first name of “ Eddi-Rue.”
Real Name: Leroy Harold Scherer, Jr.
Either way, he was still ridiculously hot — and gigantic. He was “6’5,” which basically makes him a skyscraper.
Real Name: Miranda Jennifer Grossinger
I have nothing to say here, except that I love Miranda July, in all of her forms. Miranda Grossinger, I accept you.
What’s weird: He actually looks more like a Declan than an Elvis to me.
It makes a lot of sense that she and Lucille Bluth would have the same first name, because they’re basically the same person.
Real Name: Issur Danielovitch Demsky
I really like his actual name. There’s something appropriately commanding about a man named “Issur Demsky.”
C’mon. There’s no way you thought anyone’s last name was “Electra,” unless that person is in a Sophocles play.
Real Name: Edda Kathleen van Heemstra Hepburn-Ruston
However, Liza’s name is all hers. Her father was Vincente Minnelli, the classic musical director who worked with Judy in Meet Me in St. Louis .
Real Name: Truman Streckfus Persons
Real Name: Julia Carolyn McWilliams
“Child” is actually her married name, so this one’s a bit of a cheat, but it’s odd to me thinking of Julia Child with any other name. She just is Julia Child.
Real Name: Florian Cloud de Bounevialle Armstrong
I almost wish that she had used that as her stage name, just to see that whole thing on a concert poster or an album cover. “Stan” by Eminem ft. Florian Cloud de Bounevialle Armstrong takes it to a whole other level.
Did you know she was in a Bond movie and posed for a Tom Waits album? The woman has not had a boring career, that’s for sure.
Real Name: Ramon Antonio Gerard Estevez
That makes Charlie Sheen’s real name “Carlos Estevez,” as witnessed in the Machete Kills trailer.
You can change the name, but you can’t change the cray.
His famous dance partner, Ginger Rogers, was born Virginia Katherine McMath
Real Name : Elizabeth Tea Pantaleoni
Every time I see her real last name, I just think of the word “pantalones.”
Trivia question: What is Bruno Mars’ ethnicity? He’s like the racial spam of people — a little bit of everything. He is Filipino, Spanish, Puerto Rican, Hungarian and Ukranian, is Jewish and was born in Hawaii.
Half of the original members of KISS were Jewish. If I could ever get Gene Simmons to play “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah,” I would die a happy human.
Real Name: Ilyena Lydia Vasilievna Mironov
Ilyena Mironov would be a great spy name.
Twain is her stepfather’s last name.
I also like “Howard O’Brien” better. It has a nice George Eliot thing going on, although Anne Rice is no George Eliot.
Julianne is a portmanteau of her first name and her middle name, Anne.
She was born in Liverpool, hence the name, but as evidenced by The Ghost Writer , she can’t do a convincing British accent anyway. Much like Madonna.
I just love how close to Paul Friedman this is.
Real Name: Desiderio Albert Arnaz y De Acha III
Oddly though, Lucille Ball really was Lucy’s actual name. It fits her so well I assumed it had to be fake, but sometimes the gods are kind.
Real Name: Archibald Alexander Leach
There really is no way to make “Archibald Leach” roll off the tongue, is there?
According to Monroe, she used to get picked on in school for being ugly. So no matter how hideous you’re feeling today, remember that there was a universe in which Marilyn Monroe was not considered a golden paradigm of hotness. It gives you some perspective.
Real Name: Mary Isobel Catherine O’Brien
If you’re reading this and you don’t know who Dusty Springfield is, you have a lot of YouTube-ing to do.
Yeah, I wouldn’t want to be confused with cunnilingus cancer guy either.
Whenever Spike Lee acts like a royal brat, remembering that his real name is “Shelton” always puts things into perspective for me. “Sit down, Shelton. It’s time for a nap.”
A dual Israeli and American citizen, “Portman” is her grandmother’s maiden name.
To be a magician, you have to have a catchy stage name — like David Kotkin, also known as David Copperfield. Would anyone watch “Christopher Sarantakos: Mind Freak?”
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As we have come a long way in our journey of self-love and acceptance, there is no better time than right now for saying bye to insecurities and letting our true self shine. What started as an online trend a few years back has spread across the world and women can be seen being comfortable in their skin. A huge amount of no makeup selfies has flooded the web and many women can be seen rocking their makeup free look in real life as well. Celebrities have jumped on this bandwagon too and have revealed their makeup free looks for the world to see.
When we see celebrities without makeup, it helps us see that they are people like us. They too have to face the pesky pimples, under-eye bags or even blemishes. So, this year get inspired by your favorite celeb and go makeup-free. Give your skin some time to breathe. From the Cardi B no makeup look to Angelina Jolie no makeup look, we have covered most of your favorite celebrities. Also, check out our guide on celebrities without makeup as we capture 100+ most stunning photos which puts the focus on the natural beauty of all these superstars!
Out of all the celebs without makeup looks, the one that made us look twice was Cardi B without makeup. Why? Because we are so used to seeing the rap queen in her glammed up avatar that it was a surprise to see her sans makeup. Her clear complexion and dewy skin are #goals. We love her makeup-free look. Aren’t you?
She became a self-made billionaire at the age of 21 through her line of lip kits. And now, her makeup products have taken the beauty world by a storm. But, when it comes to posting makeup-free selfies, no one does it better than the youngest Jenner. Kylie Jenner without makeup is a revelation. She looks just as gorgeous as she does with her makeup on.
Ari looks her cute self in this bare face selfie. It is a reminder for all of us that even our favorite celebrities are not immune to pesky and annoying skin problems like eye bags and zits. Ariana even joked about her bags in this picture.
Gwen Stefani is rarely seen without her signature red lips and lined eyes. And yet here she is in the list of celebrities without makeup. The Gwen Stefani without makeup look is to die for. Look at her clear complexion and glowing skin! This fresh-faced beauty can say without a doubt that she woke up like this.
Lady Gaga has been known for pulling off dramatic looks since forever. Though, she has toned it down from her meat dress days to now. She famously went makeup-free for her movie with Bradley Cooper, A Star is Born. She has since then shown her fans many glimpses of her makeup-free face.
Jeffree Star is a well-known makeup artist, has his makeup line, and is very much Internet famous. His bright and beautiful makeup looks are nothing less than art. And yes, Jeffree takes off from makeup too. If you see Jeffree Star without makeup, you would notice his glowing skin and face tattoos.
Marilyn Manson is another one of those celebrities without makeup who look drastically different. You surely won’t be able to recognize the lead singer of his namesake industrial metal band without all his dramatic makeup looks.
This has to be the most shocking before and after picture of all. Human Barbie aka Ukrainian model Valeria Lukyanova stunned everyone for the first time when she came out with her dramatic transformation as the world-famous doll. She stunned the world again when her no makeup pictures started surfacing online.
Nicki Minaj is another addition to the list of celebrities without makeup. Her look popularly comprises of wigs, bold liner and candy lips. But the Anaconda hitmaker took a break from all this and shared an after shower selfie with her fans.
How many girls have been inspired Rachel over the years? The beautiful Jennifer Aniston never fails to impress be it her red carpet looks or carefree pictures where she is not wearing any makeup.
Taylor Swift is a big part of the celebrities without makeup movement. She is clicked with a full face of makeup outside her gym but she also does not shy away from posting makeup-free selfies on Instagram for millions of fans to see. She has always taught us to love every version of us and own it too. Tay Tay forever!
The I Kissed a Girl hitmaker is another one of the popular celebrities without makeup. There is no shame in letting your hair down once in a while. Give your skin time to breathe just like Katy Perry does. A little puffiness here or a bit of a blemish there should not stop you from going bare face.
After the Cardi B no makeup look, we present before you Dolly Parton without makeup. But wait. We cannot. Why? Because according to Parton, she would not be caught dead without makeup. She even sleeps with a full face of makeup in case she has to go somewhere in the middle of the night. It is a nightmare for dermatologists all over the world and extremely unhealthy for the skin but to each their own. So, here is a picture of her before she became the pop star we know her as.
Loren Gray is a girl of many talents. She is a singer, vlogger, You Tuber, model as well as an actress. She rose to fame through her musical.ly account and has often been seen sans makeup. She is still in her teens which can be interpreted from her youthful skin.
Whether it is your workday or day off, learn it from Jenny from the block. Jennifer Lopez knows how to rock both a glam look as well as a makeup-free face. For her, age is just a number and you can see it from her flawless skin as featured here above.
She played the wicked witch of the West who turned green with envy in Oz the Great and Powerful. But trust us when we say that the Mila Kunis without makeup look can make you envious of her glowing complexion. Her no-makeup look has also appeared on the cover page of Glamour magazine.
Is there any time of day when Queen Bey doesn’t look gorgeous or any look that she cannot pull off? The Single Ladies hitmaker can rock any look she wants. Here she is rocking the bare face look with grace.
She has singlehandedly revolutionized the beauty industry with her line of makeup. Rihanna is an inspiration to women all over the world. She has never shied away from getting photographed even without any makeup on her face. Her confidence makes her even more beautiful than she already is.
Like her sisters, Kendall Jenner has become world famous too. She is a huge sensation in the fashion industry and has a grand career in the modeling world. She has chosen to go bare-faced on quite a few occasions. She has fought a long battle with acne. So it is often a bold and courageous move on her part when she steps out without covering her “flaws”.
This is yet another one of the popular celebrities without makeup. Selena Gomez can look anything from cute and innocent to hot and sexy in an instant. She likes having days off from wearing makeup as can be seen from all the selfies she posts of herself and with best friend Taylor Swift. Here is Gomez, looking her beautiful bare self.
Can we just say that Zendaya is our favorite? We are madly in love with this girl with so much talent and spirit. Here she is confidently posing in her before and after images as she got ready for graduation. If you cannot see it, then let us put it in words for you: Zendaya slays.
Margot Robbie has impressed us with her acting skills every time she came on the silver screen. We fell in love with all of her characters as well as with her. From Harley Quinn to Tonya Harding, she has stunned audiences with her range and also with her good looks. With or without makeup is not an issue for her because she looks gorgeous irrespective of makeup.
We have seen Scarlett Johansson grow up in the beautiful woman she is today. Makeup or no makeup, she looks stunning in every mode.
Here is yet another one of the celebrities without makeup looks. This is an early morning picture of the Modern Family star. Sofia Vergara looks different from her glam self but she looks stunning as ever. She can still be recognized without her makeup but it did shock a few fans as they never could have imagined how Sofia would look as a bare-faced beauty.
The looks and appearance of Megan Fox have changed a lot over the years. And if you don’t know then let us tell you that she looks gorgeous not just in her films and on the red carpet but also on a regular day when she goes grocery shopping. Her makeup-free look only tells us that she doesn’t need it.
There was a time when celebrities did not step out in public without makeup. Doing a photoshoot or going on stage while being makeup-free was not a choice that they normally made. But times have changed. The no-makeup trend is catching on and Alicia Keys happens to be leading the charge. Christina Aguilera, here, seems to be following her lead. After 20 years of her career in the music industry, Christina decided to do a photoshoot without any makeup. Bold move, right? And if you look at her pictures you will see that it is a
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