Notable Famous Figures Revealed to Have Different Birth Names - Famous figures such as Katy Perry and Bill Clinton have surprising alter egos.
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In the world of Hollywood, stage names are not uncommon. They can serve a variety of purposes, such as creating a more captivating public image, avoiding misunderstandings, and protecting privacy.
Elton John, a renowned musician, is one such celebrity with a stage name. Born as Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, he adopted the name "Elton John" as a tribute to two members of his early band Bluesology: saxophonist Elton Dean and singer Long John Baldry. He later added "Hercules" as a middle name, inspired by a horse named Hercules in the British sitcom Steptoe and Son.
Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, is another example of a celebrity who uses a stage name. She adopted the name "Katy Perry" from her mother's maiden name, Perry, to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson. She started her career releasing gospel music as Katy Hudson but changed to Katy Perry when she moved to secular music.
Unlike the others, Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, is known by a different name, William Jefferson Blythe III, but this is not a stage name in the traditional sense. He did not adopt a public name different from his birth name.
Natalie Portman, born as Neta-Lee Hershlag, is an Oscar-winning actress known for films like "Black Swan", "Star Wars", and "V for Vendetta". She is an example of a celebrity who uses a stage name to enhance her public image in Hollywood.
Other celebrities in the photo gallery with stage names include Falco and Ski Aggu, but no further information about these individuals is given. The stories behind the stage names of the remaining six celebrities in the photo gallery are not provided in this article.
♪ I'm not gonna let you go ♪, Falco, a well-known entertainer, opted for the stage name "Falco" to simplify his moniker and make it more memorable, differing from his original name, Johann Hariaucell.
Ski Aggu, another figure in the entertainment industry, adopted the stage name "Ski Aggu" to create a unique and captivating persona, departing from his birth name, Akihiro Sakiyama.
