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Celebs Who Changed Their Names
Many popular stars from yesterday and today have taken on identities other than those given at birth Here's a list of 10 you may not have known about. And, you can visit ThinkNice.com to find out the stories behind their name changes. Enjoy...
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1. Charlie Sheen
Real Name: Carlos Irwin Estevez
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2. Demi Moore
Real Name: Demitria Gene Guynes
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3. Jamie Foxx
Real Name: Eric Marlon Bishop
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4. Katy Perry
Real Name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson
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5. Mr. T
Real Name: Laurence Tureaud
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6. Cary Grant
Real Name: Archibald Leach
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7. Vin Diesel
Real Name: Mark Sinclair Vincent
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8. Miley Cyrus
Real Name: Destiny Hope Cyrus
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9. Whoopi Goldberg
Real Name: Caryn Elaine Johnson
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10. John Wayne
Real Name: Marion Morrison
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