These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Gigi Hadid

The renowned supermodel Gigi Hadid was born Jelena Noura Hadid. Her close family called her Gigi from a young age. "My mom was called that as a kid by her mother when she was younger, but only around the house," Gigi said in a 2015 interview. "I was called that around the house when I was really young, kind of like how my mom was called it."

Expecting a Baby

Hadid and her on-again, off-again boyfriend, former One Direction member, Zayn Malik, announced that they're expecting a baby in 2020. After much fan speculation, it was first confirmed that the couple was back together, and then again confirmed that she was pregnant. The two shared the news and appear to be happier than ever.

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The More You Know

  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
  • Kanye West used to work at the Gap.
  • Channing Tatum played a bartender in Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" music video. He made $400 for the role.
  • Steve Jobs became a vegan because he believed it would stop him having body odor, reducing his need to shower.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.