These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman's given name comes from her Israeli culture. She was born with a traditional Hebrew name, Neta-Lee Hershlag. When her family emigrated to the U.S. in 1984, they changed their surname to Portman, her grandmother's maiden name. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.