Hands up if you've ever found yourself falling down a random internet rabbit hole at 2am? Same.

If you’re in need of a fun, mindless distraction, you should know that many of your favourite celebs were actually born with a name different to the one they’re famous for.

Below, you’ll find a list of 35 celebrities and their real names to store in your brain for your next trivia night.

1. Gigi Hadid, real name Jelena Noura Hadid.

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Born Jelena Noura Hadid, model Gigi Hadid hasn't gone by her real name since primary school.

Reportedly, she was given the nickname Gigi to differentiate her from a classmate with a similar name and it stuck.

2. Joaquin Phoenix, real name Joaquin Rafael Bottom.

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The JokerandWalk The Lineactor Joaquin Phoenix was born Joaquin Rafael Bottom.

The family changed their last name from Bottom to Phoenix when Joaquin was still a child. At one stage, he requested to change his first name to Leaf, which honestly would have fit in nicely with his siblings Summer, Rain, and of course, the late River Phoenix.

3. Lana Del Rey, real name Elizabeth Woolridge Grant.

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American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey was born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant.

In 2011, she told BritishVogue, "I wanted a name I could shape the music towards... Lana Del Rey reminded me of the glamour of the seaside. It sounded gorgeous coming off the tip of the tongue."

4. Cardi B, real name Belcalis Almanzar.

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Bronx-born rapper Cardi B's real name is Belcalis Almanzar.

Reportedly, she initially took on the stage name Bacardi, a nickname given to her by family and friends because her sister's name is Hennessy. She then shortened it to Cardi B, and has said that the B stands for"whatever, depending on the day."

5. Vin Diesel, real name Mark Sinclair.

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Born Mark Sinclair,Fast and the Furiousstar Vin Diesel gets his stage name from a childhood nickname.

The name Vin reportedly comes from his adoptive father's surname Vincent.

6. Meghan Markle, real name Rachel Meghan Markle.

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The Duchess of Sussex was born Rachel Meghan Markle — the same first name as her former character on the TV seriesSuits, Rachel Zane.

In 2017, Queen Elizabeth II referred to Meghan as Rachel in her official consent letter for her marriage to Prince Harry, which is apparently legally required.

7. Miley Cyrus, real name Destiny Hope Cyrus.

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Singer and actress Miley Cyrus got her name from childhood nickname.

Born Destiny Hope Cyrus, she was dubbed 'Smiley' by family and friends, which then turned into "Smiley Miley", and eventually evolved into "Miley". In 2008, the singer legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus.

8. Bruno Mars, real name Peter Gene Hernandez.

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Singer Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez.

In an interview withGQ, the pop star said he had to change his name to sound like he was from another planet so that record labels would stop trying to make him the next Enrique Iglesias.

9. Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.

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Born Stefani Germanotta, Lady Gaga is now one of the most successful singers of our generation.

Her stage name was reportedly inspired by the Queen song 'Radio Ga Ga'.

10. Reese Witherspoon, real name Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon.

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Reese Witherspoon is one of Hollywood's best known actresses and producers.

TheBig Little Liesstar was born Laura, but decided to forge a career as Reese, which is her mother’s maiden name.

11. Tina Fey, real name Elizabeth Stamatina Fey.

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American comedian, actress and writer Tina Fey was born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey.

Tina comes from her middle name, Stamatina, which is a Greek name.

12. Alicia Keys, real name Alicia Augello Cook.

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Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Alicia Keys decided to use a stage name before making it big.

Her real name is Alicia Augello Cook, but she chose to perform under 'Keys', like piano keys.

13. Ricky Martin, real name Enrique Morales.

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Latin pop sensation Ricky Martin wasn't born... Ricky Martin.

His birth name is Enrique Morales, but it doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

14. Emma Stone, real name Emily Jean Stone.

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True, Emily and Emma aren't that different, but there's a story behind why Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone chose to work under a different name.

Speaking to W Magazinein 2017, the star explained that when she was 16, she learned that another 'Emily Stone' was already registered with the Screen Actors Guild. Initially, she went with Riley Stone, but she soon realised Emma was a better fit.

In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, however, Stone expressed her desire to be known by her birth name.

"That would be so nice. I would like to be Emily," she said.

15. Prince Harry, real name Prince Henry.

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Like his wife, The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry also goes by a different name than the one on his birth certificate: Henry Charles Albert David.

As a child, he was nicknamed Harry (Henry and Harry are often interchangeable) and the name stuck.

16. Katy Perry, real name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson.

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It's hard to imagine singer Katy Perry as Kathryn Hudson.

She reportedly shortened her first name and took her mother's maiden name, Perry, so to avoid being confused with actress Kate Hudson.

17. Iggy Azalea, real name Amethyst Amelia Kelly.

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Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea was born Amethyst Amelia Kelly.

IMDB reports she took her stage name from the name of her childhood dog, Iggy, and the street she grew up on, Azalea Street.

18. Lorde, real name Ella Yelich-O'Connor.

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New Zealand singer Lorde's real name is Ella Yelich-O’Connor.

In a 60 Minutesinterview, she said she came up with her stage name at the age of 16. It's inspired by her "obsession with nobility and aristocracy".

19. Nicki Minaj, real name Onika Tanya Maraj.

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When Onika Tanya Maraj started her rap career, she went by the stage name Nicki Maraj, which she later changed to Nicki Minaj.

20. Pink, real name Alecia Beth Moore.

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Grammy-winning singer Pink was born Alecia Beth Moore.

Reportedly, her stage name Pink is a reference to the character Mr. Pink in the filmReservoir Dogs.

21. Portia de Rossi, real name Amanda Lee Rogers.

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Australian actress Portia de Rossi was known as Amanda Lee Rogers until she was 15.