From Irina Shayk to Oprah Winfrey, 10 VIPs who do not use their real name
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An interesting name and easily perceived by the public is one of the 'mandatory' steps towards fame.
In the music and film industry there are many VIPs who do not use their real name, but short names, nicknames with which they are known internationally. From Irina Shayk to Oprah Winfrey these are the 10 international VIPs known to the general public through their stage names.
- Calvin Harris - Adam Richard Wiles
- Gigi Hadid - Jelena Noura Hadid
- Irina Shayk - Irina Shaykhlislamova
- Kit Harington - Christopher Catesby Harington
- Natalie Portman - Neta-Lee Hershlag
- Courtney Love - Courtney Michelle Harrison
- John Legend - John Roger Stephens
- Meryl Streep - Mary Louise
- Oprah Winfrey - Orpah Gail Winfrey
- The Weeknd - Abel Makkonen Tesfaye