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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

    • 2. Demi Moore

      Real Name: Demitria Gene Guynes

    • 3. Jamie Foxx

      Real Name: Eric Marlon Bishop

    • 4. Katy Perry

      Real Name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson

    • 5. Mr. T

      Real Name: Laurence Tureaud

    • 6. Cary Grant

      Real Name: Archibald Leach

    • 7. Vin Diesel

      Real Name: Mark Sinclair Vincent

    • 8. Miley Cyrus

      Real Name: Destiny Hope Cyrus

    • 9. Whoopi Goldberg

      Real Name: Caryn Elaine Johnson

    • 10. John Wayne

      Real Name: Marion Morrison

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