These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Miley Cyrus

The former Disney star's birth name is really Destiny Hope Cyrus. Her stage name comes from a childhood nickname because she was always smiling around the house. Her family called her "Smiley," which eventually turned into "Miley." However, she legally changed her name in 2008. 

Cardi B

Though she goes by Cardi B professionally, the "Bodak Yellow" singer was born Belcalis Almanzar. "B" is short for Bacardi, like the brand of rum. Her sister's name is Hennessy, "so everyone used to call me Bacardi, and I started calling myself Bacardi, which eventually was shorted to Cardi B," she told Jimmy Fallon. 

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The More You Know

  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
  • Angelina Jolie performed her own stunts whilst filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
  • Plenty of celebrities have strange habits and even phobias but One Direction singer Liam Payne might take the cake: he’s afraid of spoons… specifically used, dirty spoons.
  • Kanye West used to work at the Gap.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.