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The Who's Who of Stage Names Trivia Quiz

Many of us use the name our parents gave us at birth throughout our lives. For many celebrities, this is not the case - they opt to use a stage name or pseudonym. How well do you know various celebrities and their alternate names?

A multiple-choice quiz by Trivia_Ruler. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Trivia_Ruler

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,740

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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874

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Australian actress was born under the name Amanda Lee Rogers? Hint

Rebel Wilson

Nicole Kidman

Portia de Rossi

Cate Blanchett

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Question 2 of 10

2. American Broadway actress Idina Menzel changed the spelling of her surname from 'Mentzel' to 'Menzel' for ease of spelling.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the birth name of American rapper/singer Nicki Minaj? Hint

Heidi Tamson

Nicole Carey

Onika Maraj

Miranda Kruger

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is American actor Albert Brooks' real name? Hint

Robert Grayson

Albert Greene

Albert Einstein

Robert Darcy

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the birth name of the actress in the title role of the 2007 film "Juno"? Hint

Vicki Hogan

Alicia Cook

Elizabeth Fey

Ellen Philpotts-Page

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Question 6 of 10

6. Born Emily Stone, American actress Emma Stone initially elected a different screen name. What was it? Hint

Jaime Stone

Riley Stone

Tahan Stone

Emma-Jane Stone

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Madonna's surname? Hint

Jones

Ciccone

Carr

Fortin

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the birth name of American rapper 50 Cent? Hint

Andre Young

Curtis Jackson

Calvin Broadus

Shad Moss

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Question 9 of 10

9. Katy Perry's birth name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which star was born under the name Caryn Johnson? Hint

Mila Kunis

Whoopi Goldberg

Demi Moore

Sarah Silverman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Australian actress was born under the name Amanda Lee Rogers?

Answer: Portia de Rossi

Portia de Rossi portrayed Lindsey F�nke in 'Arrested Development' (2003). In 2008, she married television personality Ellen DeGeneres. She published an autobiography in 2010, called 'Unbearable Lightness', in which she outlined her struggles with eating disorders.

2. American Broadway actress Idina Menzel changed the spelling of her surname from 'Mentzel' to 'Menzel' for ease of spelling.

Answer: True

Idina Menzel changed the spelling of her name as her name was pronounced without the 't' and she was concerned that it would be regularly misspelled. Idina is best-known for portraying Maureen in 'RENT' and Elphaba in 'Wicked'.

3. What is the birth name of American rapper/singer Nicki Minaj?

Answer: Onika Maraj

Nicki Minaj's debut album 'Pink Friday' was released in 2010. In 2013 she appeared on 'American Idol' as a judge.

4. What is American actor Albert Brooks' real name?

Answer: Albert Einstein

Yes, Albert Brooks shares his name with the world-famous scientist. He was nominated for an Academy Award in 1987 for his performance in "Broadcast News".

5. What is the birth name of the actress in the title role of the 2007 film "Juno"?

Answer: Ellen Philpotts-Page

Ellen Philpotts-Page dropped the first half of her surname professionally. As 'Ellen Page', she has appeared in several films, including "Juno" (2007), "Inception' (2010), and 'X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006). In 2013 she provided her voice and likeness for the video game "Beyond: Two Souls".

6. Born Emily Stone, American actress Emma Stone initially elected a different screen name. What was it?

Answer: Riley Stone

Emma Stone appeared in an episode of "Medium" (2005) under the name Riley Stone. Ultimately, she decided she was more comfortable with the name Emma, a childhood nickname. Emma Stone has appeared in several films across multiple genres, including "The Help" (2011), "Easy A" (2010) and "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012).

7. What is Madonna's surname?

Answer: Ciccone

Madonna is widely considered a music revolutionary. Her career has spanned more than three decades. Her first album (self-titled) was released in 1983.

8. What is the birth name of American rapper 50 Cent?

Answer: Curtis Jackson

Andre Young is the real name of Dr. Dre, Calvin Broadus is better known as Snoop Dogg, and Shad Moss uses the name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow). 50 Cent's first album, "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" was released in 2003, and has been certified eight times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

9. Katy Perry's birth name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson.

Answer: True

Katy Perry was, for a short period, married to British comedian Russell Brand. He ended the marriage via text message while she was touring the world performing. In 2011, the singer made a guest appearance in a episode of "How I Met Your Mother".

10. Which star was born under the name Caryn Johnson?

Answer: Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg won an Academy Award for her role in "Ghost". She was the second ever black woman to win an Oscar for acting. She has additionally received an Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award, and is one of the few people to have done so.

Source: Author Trivia_Ruler

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