I’ve always been shocked by the statistic that 93 percent of American women take their husband’s last name. But there’s one group that’s overly represented in the seven percent who don’t—celebrities. It makes sense because, once you get to the point where you’re famous, your name is a brand. It’s the way people have, and most likely will continue to, see you. Changing it is just confusing. After all, what would we make of Demi Kutcher? Or Khloe Odom? Or Scarlett Reynolds? [Psychology Today]
So I was pretty surprised to read today that newlywed Katy Perry will be changing her last name. Soon, she will be Katy Brand. Well, at least she can now tap into Russell‘s … brand. [People]
After the jump, other stars who changed their names.
