On Saturday night, Sir Tom Jones caused a social media storm when he revealed on The Voice that Tom Jones isn't actually his real name.
Yes, we kid you not, the Welsh singing legend .
He dropped the bombshell after sinter Bleu Woodward took to the stage in the ITV show's Blind Auditions. After her performance, Sir Tom said "What did you say your name was? Woodward? My last name is Woodward - Thomas Jones Woodward."
His revelation left Voice colleagues Olly Murs and Will.I.Am in a state of shock and their surprise was echoed on social media, where on viewer tweeted: "How have I been on earth for 40 years and only now learned the Tom Jones isn't actually called Tom Jones?! "
Tom's shock bombshell led us down a rabbit hole of other shocking celebrity real names and here are 30 that will most definitely surprise you.
Joaquin Phoenix
The 2020 Oscar winner for Best Actor and star of films like Joker and Walk The Line is actually called Joaquin Rafael Bottom.
Shania Twain
The fact than Shania's real name is Eileen Edwards might not impress you...much!
Jimmy Nail
The Geordie actor and singer famous for appearances in Auf Weidersehen Pet and Evita and for songs like Ain't No Doubt and Crocodile Shoes goes by the full name James Michael Aloysius Bradford.
Calvin Harris
Producer and the man responsible for hits like You're Not Alone, Summer and This Is What You Came For is actually called Adam Richard Wiles.
Katy Perry
While her real first name is the same as her stage name, Katy's actual name is Katy Hudson, or to be more formal, Kathryn Hudson.
Michael Caine
The acting legend and star of many hit films including The Italian Job and A Muppets' Christmas Carol have a very different real name - Maurice Micklewhite.
Whoopi Goldberg
One of the best celeb names EVER isn't actually real - Sister Act legend Whoopi's real name is Caryn Johnson.
Hulk Hogan
Sorry to disappoint all you WWF fans but wrestling legend Hulk goes by the name Terry Jean Bollette.
Judy Garland
Hollywood icon Judy, who was recently the subject of an Oscar-winning biopic, was actually called Frances Gumm.
Bruno Mars
Bruno 'you're amazing...just the way you are'. although your real name is Peter Gene Hernandez.
Helen Mirren
One of the biggest surprises on the list. Legendary The Queen and Prime Suspect actress Helen's real name is Ilyena Lydia Vasilievna Mironov.
Stormzy
You might well have guessed that Stormzy is a stage name but you probably didn't know the rapper's full name is Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr.
Stevie Wonder
Music legend Stevie is another star with a great, although Stevie Wonder isn't his real name, that is in fact Steveland Judkins.
Michael Keaton
One of the most intriguing names on the list, Batman star Michael actually shares a name with another Hollywood great - Michael Douglas.
Bruce Willis
Sticking with Hollywood actors, Die Hard hero Bruce was born Walter Wllis.
Demi Moore
Bruce's ex-wife Demi also changed her name for fame. She was born Demetria Guynes.
Meghan Markle
While Meghan is in her name, Meghan's full name is actually Rachel Meghan Markle.
Jamie Foxx
Ray actor Jamie's real name is Eric Marlon Bishop.
Miley Cyrus
Wrecking Ball singer Miley was born Destiny Hope Cyrus but legally changed her name to to Miley Ray Cyrus in 2009.
Cilla Black
The late and great British icon was actually called Priscilla White.
