Why do celebrities change their names?

Answer 1

Celebrities change their names for a number of reasons: 1. To make the name easier to remember 2. To make the name easier to spell 3. To remove any association with a particular ethnicity 4. To preserve the anonymity of the family name 5. To use a name that projects a more desirable image 6. To make the name shorter 7. To make the name easier to pronounce ________________________________ According to the Screen Actor's Guild, every actor's or actress's name must be unique; you cannot use a "stage name" that anyone else has ever used. Even if that's your real name. Many actors/actresses adopt stage names or use a middle name to achieve this uniqueness.

Think of "James Jones". Now think of James EARL Jones. Different people.

Answer 2

that's why its called acting. they MAKE movies and tv shows. its fictional so they just "play" other people which in that case its not them so theyde obviously have to use other names. its the lives of Rachel and Ross not Jen and David.

Answer 3

There are a number of reasons for name changes. No two actors are supposed to register with the same name, so sometimes an actor will add an initial or use a variation of the name (Tom instead of Thomas.) Some don't like their given name. Many times the studio would change the name to something that had alliteration or sounded more manly (Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter.)

Sometimes people change their names for privacy so that it's harder to find them on the web or in a phone directory. It also helps to keep their families out of public scrutiny.

Answer 4

Yes, in fact most celebrities have changed their name somewhere in their career.

Answer 5

For their protection, marketability (name recognition), and Our protection - aren't you glad we can talk about Eminem instead of Marshall Mathers?