Think you know your favorite stars? Think again. This video counts down 17 major A-listers who ditched their birth names for the spotlight. From surprising legal name changes and family nicknames to "stage names" chosen out of necessity to join the actors' union, we reveal the real identities behind Hollywood’s most famous faces. You won’t believe the "ordinary" names some of these global icons started with!

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