These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Lady Gaga

The triple-threat celebrity, Lady Gaga, was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. After she became a popstar, she revealed that her moniker was inspired by the 1984 Queen song, "Radio GaGa." She also uses her stage name for her acting roles, such as American Horror Story and A Star is Born.

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Cameron Diaz broke her nose in a surfing accident in Hawaii on her birthday in 2003.
Brad Pitt first gained recognition as a cowboy hitchhiker in the road movie Thelma & Louise.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.