Celebrities You Never Knew Changed Their Names

Tom Cruise – Real Name: Thomas Cruise Mapother IV

Tom Cruise has one of the most famous faces in the world, as well as one of the most famous names in Hollywood. He’s played a variety of roles throughout the years, including Maverick in “Top Gun,” Ethan Hunt in the “Mission Impossible” series, and Lestat in “Interview with the Vampire.”

Tom Cruise was given the name Thomas Cruise Mapother IV at birth, which we think is a cool and elegant name, albeit he had to modify it when an agency demanded it earlier in his career. He reprised his role as Hunt in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” in 2018 and has several appearances lined up in the franchise.

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