These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Halsey

Pop singer Halsey has never gone by her real name, Ashley Frangipane, professionally. Halsey is an anagram of her first name and was inspired by a street in Brooklyn. A friend of hers lived on Halsey Street, where she'd spend several weekends away from her Jersey hometown.

The More You Know

Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
Shakira was banned from her school’s choir, and her classmates said she sounded like a goat. The Hips Don’t Lie superstar sure showed them!
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.
Kate Bosworth has two different-colored eyes.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.