Kelly Clarkson Guesses Celebrities' Real Names | Digital Exclusive

We're in the middle of the glitz and glamour of awards season, but did you know that many stars we think we know actually go by stage names? Kelly plays a fun game where she tries to guess the celebrity by their real name. How many did you know?!
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[@ullthankmelater]

I’m still shook about Natalie Portman. NEVER would’ve guessed that was a stage name.

[@oliviadaly4795]

She changed her name bc of her role in Leon (thr professional) apparently. Her role has sexual undertones as her character had a crush on the older mentor guy and she was 12/13 at time of filming so changed it for privacy reasons. Neta-Lee became Natalie and Portman is/was her maternal grandma's last name

[@simplysie4]

Me too

[@JL-zn7me]

I actually guessed Natalie Portman!!! What do I win?!?!! 😂😂😂

[@z-licious]

@@JL-zn7me you win 100,000 points!

[@skylarjaxx2399]

@@oliviadaly4795 thanks for the info. Didn't know that. Interesting.

[@enop2001]

The only one that surprised me was Natalie Portman. It sounds like a legit, typical name.

[@michelewalkerwebb]

I do know she's from Israel. So is Keanu Reeves. Definitely Keanu is an Hawaiian name.

[@outcornered]

@@michelewalkerwebb no he is not israeli

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

@@michelewalkerwebb Keanu from Lebanon He's Canadian, he said it on graham Norton

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

Hershlag is probably an Israeli name

[@TheSamuelbest12]

@@youtubeuserandchef471 there are no israeli names, israel is a country full of inmigrants from all over the world so many have english last names, spanish last names, arabic, persian, hebrew etc etc

[@franss7554]

She’s so out of touch with all the glitz and glam of music biz and I’m so here for it. She focuses very much on people’s music and crafts 👏🏼👏🏼😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@edd9891]

Doja Cat was missing here and many more lol maybe make 2nd part? it was fun! Love seeing Kelly do these

[@ben_ster]

@@edd9891 I couldn't agree with you more. 👍

[@pillowtalk1925]

She dead ass is a celeb who associates with all them☠️ even I know more names and I don’t give a shit bout them

[@rafimohammad39]

@@edd9891 Do you know Doja Cat’s real name because if you don’t know it’s a bit of a doozy

[@mnelson849]

um frans s...... I'm pretty sure that you're the one that has your head in the clouds because just because she doesn't know half these people's real names doesn't mean she's out of touch

[@nasskc896]

Kelly Clarkson is legendary ICON. I always love that she always herself. Hollywood doesn't change her a bit

[@franss7554]

Yess!! I just watched her interviews from early/mid 2000s when she just finished AI and she still talks the same, very comfortable in her skin, and always true to herself. I’m so glad the music biz doesn’t change her!❤️

[@Demigod2NE3]

KELLY ICON YAASS HAHA

[@kristinalarue3866]

I totally agree with you! Down to earth!

[@slayme]

Kelly Idol

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

American idol was great Meanwhile the music industry ruined Britney spears, Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Taylor swift etc

[@crizx.x97]

Why is everyone saying Kelly Clarkson in the comments??... This is Kelly ICON 😂😂😂

[@pillowtalk1925]

Her name isn’t Kelly clarkson either so idk why she’s so shocked at these people

[@jenniferhalverson1825]

Shouldn't it be Kelly Idol, though?

[@crizx.x97]

@@jenniferhalverson1825 omg this is gold! 😂

[@amariahlovelace5113]

@@pillowtalk1925 are you joking or serious?

[@nell2884]

I had NO clue so many people went by other names. Then I wonder what do family and friends call them… it’s so interesting! Do this again!

[@veggigoddess]

Literally every adult who's ever breathed air knows that Marilyn Monroe's real name is Norma Jean lol what the fuck is wrong with this woman!??

[@1112CateBlanchett]

lady gaga calls her by her close friends & family, "Stefani" (on one of her interviews) 😊 - even when shes on the movie set the director calls her by real name

[@vincentjohnflorio]

@@1112CateBlanchett Makes more sense than the directory going "Hey, Lady!" If you said "Gaga, over here!" it would sound weirdly reductive, like a parent being firm with a child, or too impersonal, like you're calling their brand over.

[@saras.2787]

@@veggigoddess oh, who hurt you?

[@karatunggal4583]

Bruno's family n friends call him Bruno too. Because that's actually the nickname his father gave him since he was 4 y.o. I bet he forgot sometimes that his legal name is Peter. 😂

[@katc6128]

If anything, I'm actually _impressed_ by Kelly not knowing California Girls by Katy Perry because damn.. that song was and still is everywhere on the radio. And also a pretty iconic superbowl halftime show lol.. and just pop culture in general. Like how? How did she manage to evade hearing it? That is some trauma-survivor level of avoidance ability right there 😅

[@KikyouLove]

Im going to assume it’s to her the type of song that wouldn’t attract you that it didn’t leave any impression on her

[@MattWolfe1019]

Kelly Clarkson's assistant should have played Firework then Kelly would have probably been like oh Katy Perry.

[@RoseAllDayyy]

I don’t know why but that part was so funny to me 😂 Love Kelly.

[@shaunascott643]

I can't believe that I knew Katetherine was Katy Perry before Kelly Clarkson guessed

[@skylarjaxx2399]

Have you watched her show??? Kelly couldn't guess Since you been gone (her own song)....even while hearing the beat So this doesn't surprise me a bit. 😂😂🤣😂

[@xHarlequin]

I like how she kept asking “How did I not know that?”, even after knowing pretty much none of them 😂

[@EugeSer14]

I love how Kelly reacted on the names, she’s so fun to chat with

[@mskymhubbard]

I authentically love her personality and being. Stay true to you Kelly!

[@spritemarie]

She’s so causal it’s like hanging out with a best friend. Love it!

[@dj4celine]

6:26 Andy doing Katy Perry's dance moves was the highlight of this video 🤣😂 Love it! 💙

[@KylePepper]

😍😍😍

[@LuccasVEVOl]

What’s his @?

[@arianaishere.2747]

@@LuccasVEVOl his name is andrew shaw

[@Cassxowary]

I’d say Tricia cackling and dying laughing is 😂🤣 it’s just like when Dr Mike doesn’t get the jokes and is so confused and Sam is cackling and wheezing and dying laughing 😂🤣💀

[@Cassxowary]

But that too 😂🤣

[@showupanyway]

the way she got bruno mars from being her THIRD favorite 😂

[@lstarsabb]

that was a shady hint they could have said one of your favorite Superbowl performers 😂

[@1112CateBlanchett]

@@lstarsabb its not actually a shady hit. kellys show made a digital segment like this one, to rank her favorite superball performance and top 3 is bruno 2nd shakira jlo, top 1 is Prince.... so there is no story here to make out of 😅

[@1112CateBlanchett]

in case you missed the other digital segment like this one, kellys show made a content to rank her favorite superball performance and top 3 is bruno, 2nd shakira jlo, top 1 is Prince. So this is where they get this context about 3rd favorite

[@taylorlyall]

I knew Marilyn Monroe’s because Elton John sang a song about her death, “Goodbye, Norma Jean”, which he later changed to “Princess Di” from Diana’s death.

[@taand4725]

He doesn't sing "Princess Di", he sings "England's rose"

[@TravelwithTasha393]

Her producer in the background is everything!! Lol!!

[@jojojo9779]

Norma Jean Baker seriously !!!! One of the most iconic women of the world !!!

[@krisstinawilson4461]

For you Kelly(and anyone else who wants to know): Bruno got his first name was at the age of two, he was nicknamed "Bruno" by his father because of his resemblance to professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino and he decided on Mars because since he has a Puerto Rican last name everyone wanted him to do spanish or latin music which he did not want to do so he changed his last name although I do not know the reason he chose Mars.

[@revoltin85]

In an interview in Graham Norton show, he said the name Mars was chosen because it's "out of this world"

[@krisstinawilson4461]

@@revoltin85 Good to know. Thanks.

[@camcas09]

Mars could also have come from "SamMARtino" tho!

[@RinJackson]

@@camcas09 ...... somehow, I doubt that

[@beauleandre]

Because men are from Mars and girls are from Venus -Geri Halliwell

[@emmaolmi]

I though everyone knew Gagas real name! She is a legend and it’s pop culture!

[@DoulaGarcia]

"Good-bye Norma Jean..." First words to "Candle In The Wind" by Sir Elton John, a song written about Marilyn Monroe. Kelly, you knew this, you just forgot you knew it! 💗

[@TB-om4dd]

Kelly has already recorded two songs (I Don’t Hook Up & Long Short) written by Katy on her “All I Wanted” album and in the writing credits comes that name “Katheryn Hudson”.

[@oscarguzman8091]

Actually in the writing credits of my AIEW booklet she appears as Katy Perry 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TB-om4dd]

@@oscarguzman8091 sorry i make mistake

[@Bljohnson36]

But like she still should have known that or at least been in the vein of that considering her father's pretty famous and it's been all over her story she couldn't even figure out her name was Katherine when her name is Katy. Kelly needs a nap...

[@gottmedmos3]

@@Bljohnson36 Lmao imagine taking something like that so personally. In no way is she required or should have known that by any standards since she is not a close friend with Katy.

[@Bljohnson36]

@@gottmedmos3 there's nothing personal there with the clue she is given it was pretty hard not to miss that's just my opinion and I'm allowed to have one. I appreciate the comment though. 😁

[@kennedyyou1513]

I am honestly shocked Kelly didn’t know California Girls by Katy Perry! However Kelly is hilarious to listen to!

[@skylarjaxx2399]

Kelly don't know Kelly songs so this wasn't a surprise to me. 😂🤣😂 She is funny!

[@filipmarinkovic6281]

She knows the song but couldn't think of it at the moment

[@DanielleA2023]

There's only one thing better than Kelly interviewed; Kelly alone💗💖🌟👍🏼😍

[@kogazilla]

I love how down-to-earth Kelly is! lol

[@queeniejoymiravite4253]

Actually for Bruno Mars his full real name is Peter Gene Hernandèz 🥰 He got his stage name from Bruno Sammartino, a professional wrestler and Mars because he said that he is out this world. 😁😊

[@callmejosh2023]

Kelly is one heck of an Idol!! Oozing with personality and I so love her for being so talkative HAHAHA 🤣 I can listen to her all day and get a lesson about something.. SHE CAN BE MY BEST FRIEND WHOSE WILLINGLY SING TO ME TIL I SLEEP.. LOVE YOUUUUU, KELLY " ICON" CLARKSON

[@gretacarter3498]

I knew like 80% of these people names - I knew Bruno Mars’s real name before Kelly and I felt so proud of myself !

[@tabithashipley9605]

I didn’t know Bruno Mars’s real name is Peter Hernandez. That shocked me so hard I literally still can’t believe it.

[@rodenmendoza2003]

He is half filipino btw😅

[@tabithashipley9605]

@@rodenmendoza2003 I know. I'm just slow two things LOL

[@morganfern29]

I knew Lady Gaga‘s name, but the others I had no clue. I was genuinely shocked about Katie Perry’s, Pink’s name, and the rest.

[@Yesterdayrose2811]

Drake's too

[@rydbthatsme]

Mandy Moore is why Alicia had to change her name

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

And Jamie Foxx

[@rydbthatsme]

@ashley1994 where in that comment do you see Alicia Keys?!? Pink’s real name is Alicia Moore🤣💀

[@rydbthatsme]

@ashley1994 it’s Stefani Germanotta you whacked out bird🤣💀

[@fccty1]

I love the story about Pink and her because these two ladies were my biggest idols. as a teenager their music, attitude and value gave me so much strength to push through those tough years.

[@GelaM07]

I love how the camera man/ producer is participating and having fun 👐

[@angelabest4468]

Kelly "ICON" ✅ FACTS 😉 Are we manifesting the icon award for Kelly? Yaas Most of these I didn't know. Some I had heard before but forgot. Producer shaking his ass 💀 Tricia laughing in the background make these videos so much funnier too 😂

[@ccpr15]

I knew them all except Natalie Portman. I love how unproblematic Kelly is 💖

[@ronoc627]

aren't we lucky to have someone who gives us so much of themselves.. such a hard thing to do and stay so positive and healthy! Kelly if by a fluke you ever see this from my heart to yours thank you very much for everything!x

[@amandabeckett10E]

Didn’t know I could love Kelly anymore than I already do!!!

[@chrismathgenius]

I answered 10 of 12 correctly. I already knew the real names of Rihanna, The Weeknd, Drake, Katy Perry, Pink, Bruno Mars, and Lady Gaga.

[@anonymousindividual0]

I know most of them besides Jamie Foxx and John Legend’s.

[@moneymakeaddiction642]

Christopher, I knew all these except drake and weekend

[@maxinef6654]

I didn’t know Rihanna’s name was Robin.

[@jinaroha9339]

i love how they come up with their stage names, just so cool

[@ajplays7241]

Radio (Lady) Gaga is how Stefani's happened

[@avds23]

I must say, I was surprised she didn't know Norma Jean was Marilyn. Candle in the Wind by Elton John is one of the most iconic songs in history.

[@tkay400]

That was my thought too!

[@TheBeverly7]

How did you not know that Norma Jean was Marilyn Monroes real name?

[@skylarjaxx2399]

I never heard that song but being obsess with all things Marilyn I def knew her name but going off to listen to the song now.

[@user-hg6qm9ti1k]

She was faking it.

[@triggeredlatina]

Welp, I’ve never heard the song. Idk any of Elton Johns song.

[@xxtinkerbell91xx]

The song Elton John wrote “candle in the wind” is about Marilyn and the first line is “goodbye Norma Jean”.

[@seagypsy574]

Really surprised she didn't know the story behind that song.

[@mandimal]

I never knew that! I’d only heard the Princess Diana version.

[@vbvermont]

I was surprised she didn’t remember those lyrics! Kelly’s old enough to know the original.

[@alexanderpacheco7428]

Love Kelly. Love her show. She's funny talented and super cool. Much love. And she did fairly well

[@MsDari]

Alright Kelly - you have probably sung the Norma Jean phrase in an Elton John song!! "Goodbye Norma Jean, though I never knew..... "

[@MonserratFoster]

Love love these videos. I've been a fan since American Idol and it's nice to see she's so down to earth and relatable. This show has been a blessing.

[@Susan-cooks]

Very surprised Kelly didn't know Norma Jean because of Candle in the Wind by Elton John. It seems Kelly knows every song...even though that song is older than Kelly!

[@coloredpencils01]

Came here to say this!

[@lulublue3750]

Totally speculating here but I'm close to Kelly's age and it's possible she's heard the Diana version many times but the Marilyn version not so much.

[@coloredpencils01]

@@lulublue3750 I didn't know until now that there was a variation he wrote for Princess Diana. Wow

[@lulublue3750]

@@coloredpencils01 It was played (where I live) on most stations for a VERY long time. I knew the original a little from hearing it occasionally on the classics stations but as a teen hearing the Diana one regularly, that version has become the one that stuck in my mind even now. I still remember watching him perform it at her service.

[@skylarjaxx2399]

@@lulublue3750 close to her age too. I never heard either version of the song. And I love me some Norma Jean. Edit plus Kelly totally didn't even know HER OWN song on her show!! She be missing some hits like the rest of us!!!

[@lilliekjordan7444]

GIRL STAY YOUR WONDERFUL SELF!!!!

[@brookemckenziee]

Lol I find it so hilarious that Bruno mars is actually my 3rd favorite halftime performer so when the hint came up I was like “Bruno mars..?“ at the same time 😂😂 look at us go Kelly

[@SammySingally]

Got them all, but took me a bit for one of them. You would think I actually intentionally listen to their music or watch movies they’re in. 😄

[@NormanJG.]

Kelly ICON suits you perfectly ☺️ I only knew about Lady Gaga's name but the rest didn't even have a clue. Feliz Sabado mí reina bella 👸🌹🎶☕💙

[@nic6975]

“He’s not a week day“ took me out

[@ghendrix2264]

"I'm Kelly Icon" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 God I love this girl! Hahaha

[@joncerda351]

Andy's dance is perfect

[@christineserafin2160]

This is so fun... you should do more please. 💗

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

This was the most celebrities

[@Parkerrealtygroup]

I must say John Legend was sooo much cooler when I thought it was his given name, but he's still awesome and grew into a Legend! You can go with KIC.. Kelly Icon Clarkson since you're kickin' everyone's butt in the music industry!!!!

[@moneymakeaddiction642]

KELLY, Please do a part 2!!!!

[@BeeKee404]

The only ones I got right away were Lady Gaga and Pink! 😂 I knew Drake's real name was Aubrey but I forgot his last name until he was revealed and I was like "oh yeah!" I also did know but forgot Katy Perry's actual last name was Hudson. Also, loved watching Andy sing California Girls and his dance move! 😂

[@vincentjohnflorio]

I only knew Alecia's from the episode of Punkd where she gets asked what her name was.

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

If you listen to the original version of Elton John's "Candle in the Wind", he says Marilyn's real name.

[@renaelattin5875]

Exactly

[@lower_than_furries9727]

I have been a proud fan of Kelly Clarkson for 17 years, and I intend to continue to be so for the rest of my life.

[@beckyhines3814]

Love you Kelly!❤ You make me laugh every time.

[@ravenblair6712]

I did know, Pink, Bruno, and Lady Gaga. And I LOVE KELLY ICON! 😉😉🤗🤗🤗💖💖💖💖

[@1112CateBlanchett]

yes! instead of kelly brienne! lol

[@kissame104]

5:28 When your two faves collide ❤️ They need to collab right away.

[@CleopatraPhilopator]

I love that you do this types of clips 👏👏👏 it’s really entertaining. It has like a KZbinr vibe.

[@riteshbdoerga6090]

Lovee Kelly. So genuine

[@oliveskinboy]

i sooo love Kelly! She's so genuine and lovable! kisses!!!

[@cavlizzy]

I can't believe Kelly didn't know Norma Jean from Elton John's song!!! (Candle in the Wind)

[@gailwilliams7556]

I think maybe because he redid it for Princess Diana, and that one became more popular.

[@booksaremysociallife]

Kelly not knowing a thing about Hollywood is so hilarious to me!

[@trev7026]

Is it strange that I knew all of those!? I appreciate Kelly, so much!

[@Chatasity]

Kelly ICON IS AWESOME...I only knew Pink and Carbi and Jamie Foxx...Love them Kelly is so cute when she plays games hands down 💋💋💋😘😘💋💋💋💯💯

[@cavlizzy]

The first time I heard a Bruno Mars song was in 2011 & I was sitting under that HUGE Banyan tree at the Ala Moana Hotel in Waikiki sipping a Mai Tai with my daughter. It was "Count On Me".... and we were hooked!! That song is SO catchy!!

[@wenbecerrit]

I'm laughing so much with this, love it!!🤣🤩

[@Dzqnn]

Kelly Clarkson is amazing, I love her since her first songs. I loved the reactions to the real names ;)

[@dpeacock8975]

Kelly, you are so funny! I enjoyed watching this so much! Keep being who you are because we love you! Your personality is so easy going and I can’t help but laugh with you. Your producer is so funny too! Loved that butt shake. 😂

[@rachelauguste]

@5:20 I never forget Marilyn’s real name because of Elton John “Goodbye Norma Jean, though I never knew you at all…”

[@lifeoftalise4390]

I know a lot of people use stage names and so many stage names can’t be real names but this still surprised me I love this

[@pattiesanders6313]

Love you, Kelly! This was really fun - do it again sometime!!!

[@LAVISHING]

It’s amazing how many people go by their stage name!

[@stephaniebryant1856]

I knew Stefani Germonatta's. As a fellow "Stephanie," it was fun to find this out several years back. And Norma Jean Baker as Marilyn. Two is all!

[@seppyq3672]

I knew Norma Jean, but didn't know her last name was Baker.

[@Justin-du7mg]

I really enjoyed watching this amazing video from start to finish 🥰🙏💜😊.

[@sabrinapeters2466]

I love how genuine Kelly always is

[@farhahxoxo]

this needs to be a segment on the show

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Aww and now Kelly's real (legal) name is Kelly Brianne. 👏

[@thenamesmarga]

Kelly Icon + K Sizzle = AWESOMENESS!!!

[@MsDottie09]

I had no idea about who was who except for maybe 3. That was it for me?? Enjoyed this Kelly and Team!!

[@andreachurchill145]

Enjoyed this video, a lot of them surprised me. I think the only one I definitely knew was Lady Gaga.

[@anishamohan8524]

Love you Kelly❤️

[@lindanolf2113]

Love your show and your sense of humor. 👏

[@kristinalarue3866]

Absolutely love Kelli. So real!!

[@MrJameel22]

I knew them all except for Cardi B. PS, Kelly Clarkson and Pink have been two of my favorites for years! They’re both so talented, down-to-earth and chill. My dream is to see them both on tour together. ❤️

[@cyn.05]

I like that, just like everyone else, she missed bits of pop culture here & there! She’s a busy mama too. I have no idea what shows were on TV or what music was cool for the better part of the early 2000s; I was raising lil humans. I watched kids stuff & enjoyed SILENCE in my car.🤫😅😂 I finally saw in The Office in 2013 & pretty much skipped everything that was on the radio from 2000-2010. But I know EveRY songs from The Backyardigans & every lines from Wreck it Ralph. 🤣

[@Geengarner]

Haha that’s funny early 00s had so many good shows but you get to rediscover now

[@sabrina.natalie]

I laughed harder at your comment than I should’ve Cynthia, because it’s so relatable! 😂 I hope your babies are doing well.

[@cyn.05]

Plus in the early 2000, we didn’t have streaming services yet. I didn’t even have a DVR (TiVo)… I could watch live or miss it! I was Much better read. 😬

[@farahwork2552]

Something about that is so cute to me. 😩😭😭😭. I bet your a great mom

[@joshsimonek13]

The way she knew P!nk immediately. I love that she is a stan

[@andiesbeauty]

More of this please!

[@volcrazy89]

I knew them all except Natalie Portman (had no idea that wasn't her real name) and Jamie Foxx. And ironically, Gaga had a song on The Fame called Summerboy where she sounds just like Gwen Stefani, lol.

[@palesamakhanya8414]

I legit thought Jamie Foxx was his real name😮 and Natalie Portman I didn't even think Rihanna had any other name😨 my mind is officially blown

[@ArtAttack98]

I‘m actually surprised she didn’t know California Gurls since that song was a total radio banger back in the day. There was no way you could miss the melody.

[@ChandlerHikaru]

The Clues are pretty spot on Kelly...lol. California girl dance...cracks me up

[@paulgeary6511]

I KNEW THE LADY GAGA 1 TOO! I GOT LITERALLY ALL THESE CORRECT!!! WHERES MY AWARD?!?!?! OR REWARD?!?!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😍😎😁😉😉😉😉

[@rydellgarcia]

Whoever thought of having Natalie Portman’s last name to be changed as her screen name is genius.. portman became a household name.. just imagine her using the Hershlag, that sounds like a bootleg Herschel lmao 😭💀

[@rydellgarcia]

@ashley1994 bruh i got curious i looked up for her real name and it’s Alicia Cook 💀😭

[@eveningstar6700]

Kelly ur SO fun to watch! I have been so lonely and it felt like i actually hung out with someone hahah xD love you!

[@janedough1485]

Love your reactions

[@GeneBlack]

Seriously she didn't know "Norma Jean" - has she never heard Candle In the Wind???? I also knew Lady Gaga's real name.

[@queeniejoymiravite4253]

Fun Fact: Bruno Mars had a cover song of California Gurlz 😊

[@junebug58]

I thought everyone knew Marylin Monroe was Norma Jean😂Elton even sings her name😎🤣

[@juris1838]

Love u kelly!! Down to earth kind of girl!,