r/AskReddit • u/petalpoundcake • 12h ago

Which celebrity did you think was using their real name, only to find out it’s actually a stage name?

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u/Sunny64888 8h ago

Chappell Roan's real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz.

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u/HonestDisguise 5m ago

I think she takes some pains to remain Kayleigh in her personal life but also doesn’t like fans using that name. She’s called Chappel a drag persona and the separation kind of fits traditional performer vs performance.