Up until recently, Hollywood was not known for being incredibly appreciative of anyone that didn’t sound American. While there are plenty of beloved actors from across the world that feature in our favorite Hollywood blockbusters, you might be surprised at how many of them changed their names to sound more hirable. The same sadly goes for the music industry, where some of the biggest artists in history had birth names that they feared would not have raked in many record sales. Here are some of the most famous people in the world, with the most incredible name changes.
The Celebrities Who Took A Different Name For Fame And Glory
Jamie Foxx
Now, we don’t think that there is anything wrong with this name, but if you are aiming to become the star of many awesome action films like Django Unchained or Baby Driver, you might want something that sounds slicker. Jamie Foxx is not just a fantastic actor, but a beautiful singer, too. He is also incredibly funny, having done his fair share of comedy shows and celebrity roasts. He is a versatile actor and multi-talented star.
Jamie Foxx
