In the entertainment industry, many stars go by stage names that aren’t reflective of their true identity. Some celebrities decide to change their names in the middle of their careers for various reasons. The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, is ready to transition back to his real name, citing a desire to escape the competition and grind of the music industry. Michael Keaton wants to be credited as Michael Keaton Douglas in honor of his original last name.
Ariana Grande recently used her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera, while performing in Wicked as a tribute to her childhood. Emma Stone regrets not using her real name, Emily Stone, and wishes to go back to it. Blac Chyna, transitioning back to Angela White, wants to rediscover her identity apart from her brand. Anne Hathaway prefers to be called Annie, her childhood name, but is stuck with Anne in public.
Thandie Newton recently corrected her misspelled stage name back to Thandiwe, meaning “beloved.” Rapper Bow Wow ditched his Lil Bow Wow moniker for his given name Shad Moss to represent his growth. Lil Xan, inspired by Xanax, plans to drop the stage name after his rehab stint, transitioning back to his birth name, Diego. These stars seek to reclaim their identities and honor their roots in the industry.
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