The Real Names of These Famous Hollywood Celebrities

Upon her Screen Actors Guild entry, Julianne Moore discovered ‘Julie Smith’ was overly common. Urged to pick something unique, she left ‘Julie Smith’ behind for a distinctive identity in the acting world.

Wishing to honor her parents, the actress blended her father’s middle name, Moore, with her mother’s maiden name, Smith. Thus, Julianne Moore emerged, blending familial homage and industry necessity.