These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Lana Del Rey

The "Norman F***ing Rockwell" singer didn't develop her alter ego, Lana Del Rey, untll she was 25 and breaking into the music industry. She was born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant. She changed her name to fit the aesthetic of her music and help her stand out among other singers.

The More You Know

In the early days of his career, Sylvester Stallone was so poor that he sold his dog Butkus for $50.
Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
One of David Bowie's eyes was permanently dilated.
Model Chrissy Teigen is pretty comfortable in her skin, but there’s one body part she refuses to show in photos: her feet.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.