Do you really know the name of your favorite celebrity?
Although it may not always be obvious, some of the biggest celebrities have a name that is not theirs. Michael Keaton to Gigi HadidA surprising number of artists adopt stage names, and it's not just because they want to imitate Hannah Montana and have the best of both worlds.
In the case of Michael Keaton, whose real name is Michael Douglas-he Beetle juice The star dropped his original moniker to comply with the Screen Actors Guild's rule that no two members can have the same name. And because the financial world actor Michael Douglas and talk show host Mike Douglas Once those bases were covered, he opted for a different nickname.
Apparently, Emma Stone—known to friends and family as Emily Stone—They had a similar experience. But both actors revealed that after many years of building a brand with their stage names, they are abandoning them for their real names. And while it may take some getting used to, these talented actors are bringing a new level of authenticity to their work.