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The stars' real names

More and more people are changing their name by deed poll, according to new figures, with many inspired by their favourite sports or music stars.

In the past few years, the UK Deed Poll Service has welcomed 15 new Wayne Rooneys into the world, five Amy Winehouses and 30 Michael Jacksons, as well as the supermarket worker who changed his name to Dr Pasty-Smasher Omelett for a bet, of course.

But celebrities are among the worst for changing their names, with many altering their names to fit in or make themselves more memorable.

See if you can work out the star's real name from their stage name; it's harder than you think! 

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