These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Joaquin Phoenix

The history of the Phoenix family is a pretty confusing one. Joaquin was born Joaquín Rafael Bottom before his parents left their religious family with the name "Bottom" and chose "Phoenix" instead. He has also gone by the name "Leaf" Phoenix.

Demi Moore

Actress Demi Moore married singer Freddy Moore when she was 17 and has used his last name ever since. Though they were only together four and a half years, the name suits her better than her given name, Deme Gene Guynes.

The More You Know

Ashton Kutcher, who has always been a hit with the ladies, has webbed toes, and has revealed them on TV.
Matthew Broderick was convicted of careless driving in a car accident in which two people died.
Before going solo, Britney Spears was in an all-female group called Innosense.
Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.