In a short-term return from retirement, the ex-wrestling professional decided to perform on Netflix’s WWE Raw on January 6th, using her ring name, Nikki Bella, which she had retired in 2023.
Nikki shared with her twin sister, Brie Garcia, during the January 8th episode of The Nikki & Brie Show podcast, that when she received the invitation, she was extremely thrilled. She went on to say, ‘I don’t want to force it or come off as trying too hard. I simply want to be my authentic self without putting in extra effort.’
41-year-old Brie Brie, mother of 4-year-old Matteo with ex-spouse Artem Chigvintsev, discussed her choice of attire and color scheme for the event. She expressed a preference for an outfit that was both sporty and sexy, while still maintaining a unique Nikki Bella flair. Thus, she decided on a red ensemble for the occasion.
In the year 2023, Nikki and Brie made an announcement that they were retiring from professional wrestling and would now be using their real names publicly. During this revelation, they also shared the history behind their wrestling aliases.
In the March 2023 podcast episode, Nikki clarified a question many listeners and people worldwide were asking: “Why did you change your name after 17 years when it was such a special one given to us by our beloved grandfather, ‘Pop Pop,’ who affectionately called us ‘My Bellas, my Bellas’?
Nikki continued by expressing that even though the pet name held deep meaning for them, she and Brie were aiming for a new chapter in life as they stepped into their forties.
We are mothers, business owners, showrunners, and hosts,” the former Total Bellas star went on to say. “When our agreement with WWE expired, it was clear to everyone that it was time for us to move forward into a fresh phase in our lives.
However, even though they changed the name, the sisters affirmed that the name Bella would forever remain a significant part of their heritage.
In a conversation with TopMob News in July 2023, Nikki expressed that the last two decades of the Bella Twins’ history-making journey has left an indelible mark on them – they were trailblazers whose impact will forever resonate within them. As they find themselves at a new stage in life, they feel it’s time for change and evolution, and they are fortunate to continue this metamorphosis under two distinct identities.
Keep scrolling to see more celebs’ real names…
For over thirty years, Cher was under the impression that her legal first name was Cherilyn. It wasn’t until the late 1970s when she obtained her birth certificate for the purpose of changing her full name to simply ‘Cher’, that she found out she had actually been registered as “Cheryl” at birth.
In her 2024 memoir titled “Cher: The Memoir, Part One”, the renowned pop star narrated the response of her mother, Georgia Holt, upon learning about this particular event.
She stated that her mother, the one who had her when she was 19, reacted with, “Let me take a look at that!” and then, reminiscing about her postpartum period, continued, “I was just a teenager at the time, and I experienced a great deal of pain. Cut me some slack.
Originally known as Collins Obinna Chibueze, this outlaw country musician is commonly called Shaboozey. This nickname was adopted following a misspelling of his last name in the same way at his Virginia high school, which he later officially adopted as his stage name in the music industry.
Kudos to Post Malone, who opted to include his last name in his stage name. Interestingly, this popular rapper prefers his intimate circle to address him using his birth name instead.
At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift called him “Austin” when they were both awarded the Best Collaboration for their song “Fortnite”.
As a devoted admirer, I can share that though the artist had earlier released a Christian album under her birth name in 2001, she believed adopting the stage name Katy Perry, derived from her mother’s maiden name, would resonate more profoundly with pop music enthusiasts, leaving them spellbound, amazed, and captivated.
Cardi B adopted the name Bacardi, which was originally given to her by family and friends as a nickname resembling her older sister’s name, Hennessy. Over time, she simplified the moniker into a form that felt more fitting for herself.
Before she became the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was briefly known as Rachel.
Shania Twain revealed the backstory behind her stage name during a guest spot on Apple Music’s Home Now Radio: “To put it simply, I was born as Eilleen Regina Edwards, then got adopted and became Eilleen Regina Twain. Later, when I turned professional singer, I wanted a stage name that didn’t sound too much like my grandmothers’ names, as they were both named Eilleen and Regina. To be honest, I didn’t fancy being called my grandmother’s name onstage, so I opted to change it to Shania Twain. I encountered someone bearing the name Shania, found it captivating, and that’s how Shania Twain came into being.
The performer who sings “Good Luck, Babe!” has consistently portrayed Chappell Roan on stage, which she refers to as a drag persona. This role helps her establish boundaries and maintain a distinction between her professional life and the entertainment world.
It turned out that Gigi Hadid‘s stage name originated from her school days when her teacher often mixed her up with a classmate named Helena. Since “gigi” was a nickname her mother affectionately used at home, she suggested the teacher use that instead, and it became a name that has stayed with her ever since.
If you’re looking for an explosive action-star name, how about Vin Diesel instead?
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but be captivated by the radiant grin that earned Miley Cyrus her endearing childhood moniker, Smiley. Over time, this affectionate title was condensed to simply Miley, a name that has since become an indelible part of her identity.
It seems that the singer bore a stronger resemblance to Bruno rather than Peter, leading his father to nickname him Bruno. From then on, he became widely recognized as Bruno Mars.
Before the meat dresses and chart-topping music, Lady Gaga was just an everyday girl from New York.
It was revealed on Today that Jason Sudeikis was actually named Daniel after his father, but due to some mix-up, his mother began referring to him as Jason to prevent confusion.
Emma Stone decided to use a stage name instead of her birth name, as she discovered that the Screen Actors Guild was already representing someone with the same name.
It appears that ‘Reese Witherspoon’ didn’t get her middle name from herself. Instead, she selected it as a tribute to her mother, who bore the surname Reese before marriage.
Every artist often has a secondary identity, and Lana Del Rey is the one adopted by this particular singer as her preferred persona.
In 2014, Frank Ocean legally changed his name because, why not?
An interesting tidbit about the actress Tina Fey from the show 30 Rock is that her real name is Elizabeth. She playfully acknowledged her given name by calling her character on the show, Liz Lemon, which is a nod to Elizabeth.
This pioneer of West Coast rap would later go on to be known as Snoop Dogg.
It turns out that the singer known as “Royals” has a fascination with the nobility, which is why she picked the name Lorde, but with a feminine twist to it.
Prior to becoming a music sensation known as Ricky Martin, he was simply recognized by his common name.
It’s hard to believe that Iggy Azalea was born Amethyst Kelly!
Fans found it puzzling when Taylor Swift acknowledged her then-boyfriend Adam during an acceptance speech, which eventually revealed that Calvin Harris is just a stage name. The DJ explained to Shortlist magazine that he adopted the name because his debut single had a soulful feel and desired something slightly more “ethnically ambiguous.
Before she became a household name, this was what erstwhile Friend Jennifer Aniston answered to.
Alicia Keys didn’t always have such a musical name.
Before he became arguably the biggest movie star in the world, Tom Cruise went by this name.
In the year 1980, I eagerly welcomed the arrival of a future cinematic powerhouse who would soon capture my heart – none other than the remarkable Natalie Portman!
Prior to her rise as a prominent TV personality and marrying Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi was known by this name.
Guess music superstar Elton John didn’t think his original name would be a hit with audiences.
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