Celebrity stage names vs. their real names
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Celebrity stage names vs. their real names
Black and white image of Elton John in bright lights wearing big sunglasses.
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Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga in a one-shoulder black-and-white gown wearing gold jewelry and an updo.
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Bruno Mars
Bruo Mars and his band perform onstage engulfed in golden light.
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Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman wearing a red dress and blazer.
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Shania Twain
Shania Twain performs in a white panama hat and collared top.
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Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah poses in a yellow gown.
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Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx poses for a picture wearing sunglasses at a premiere.
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Michael Caine
Michael Caine is interviewed at an event wearing a black suit.
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Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren in pink and yellow looking up with light on her face.
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry in an asymetrical black gown posing in front of a wall of red roses.
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Vin Diesel
Close-up of Vin Diesel.
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Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons performs as a member of the band Kiss in full black-and-white makeup and costume.
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Jay-Z
Jay-Z gives the peace sign in front of a wall of blue flowers.
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Rita Wilson
Rita Wilson smiles in front of a black background.
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Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello performs in a dark denim jacket, hat and sunglasses.
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Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan does a muscle pose at an event.
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Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe in a black and white image.
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Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg in a fluffy purple gown.
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Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys in a brown bomber jacket.
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Ben Kingsley
Close-up of Ben Kingsley.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj wearing a black ruffled tulle gown with a black leather body suit underneath and hat.
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Ice Cube
Ice Cube on stage in sunglasses and a black shirt.
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Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan smiling in a black and pink floral cap sleeved dress.
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Elton John
Elton John playing the piano in a floral jacket and sparkly sunglasses.
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Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks on the street in jeans waving.
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Faith Hill
Faith Hill poses smiling at an event wearing a bright coral jumpsuit.
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Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder performs onstage.
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Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen wearing a softball jersey at a game.
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Portia de Rossi
Portia de Rossi smiles wearing a black suit and tie.
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Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr flashes the peace sign.