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Entertainment Just Chatting famous real names celebrity name changes hidden history Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay Norma Jeane Marilyn Monroe Elton John Reginald Dwight

What do Muhammad Ali, Marilyn Monroe, and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? None of them were born with those names. Discover the real stories behind seven iconic identities.
You know their stage names—but what about the names they left behind?
From Muhammad Ali to Marilyn Monroe and Martin Luther King Jr., this episode of An Ounce uncovers the hidden identities behind seven legendary figures.
It’s a fast-paced guessing game filled with name changes, reinventions, and the unexpected reasons behind them.
Which reveal surprised you the most? Did you guess any right? Let us know in the comments.
If you could change your name… what would you choose?
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⏱️ Chapters (Timestamps):
00:00 – Intro
00:48 – Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. (Muhammad Ali)
01:48 – Norma Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe)
03:01 – Reginald Dwight (Elton John)
04:18 – Marion Morrison (John Wayne)
05:14 – Archibald Leach (Cary Grant)
06:05 – Ferdinand Alcindor, Jr. (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
06:58 – Michael King, Jr. (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
07:54 – An Ounce
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