11 Italian American Actresses Who Changed Their Italian Surnames - Part 1

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Ashley Judd was born Ashley Tyler Ciminella on April 19, 1968. She chose her mother’s maiden name, Judd, to align her identity with her famous family and distance herself from her father’s surname.

Connie Sellecca was born Concetta Sellecchia on May 25, 1955. Her simplified surname helped create a more accessible and memorable identity in Hollywood, making her appealing to a broader audience.

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Singer and actress Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. Her unique stage name, inspired by the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga," established her as a one-of-a-kind pop icon.

Anne Bancroft was born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano. To avoid typecasting based on her ethnic name, she adopted "Bancroft," launching a successful career that included an Academy Award win.

The late Brittany Murphy was born Brittany Anne Bertolotti. By adopting her mother’s maiden name, she distanced herself from her estranged father and built her Hollywood persona.

Connie Stevens was born Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia. To appeal to a broader audience, she simplified her name, aiding her rise as a beloved actress and singer.

Singer and actress Toni Basil was born Antonia Christina Basilotta. She adopted "Basil" as a concise, marketable name, enhancing her catchy, performance-driven persona.

Joy Behar was born Josephine Victoria Occhiuto on October 7, 1942. She kept her married name "Behar" after her divorce, cementing her brand as a comedian and talk-show host.

Actress Penny Marshall, best known for *Laverne & Shirley*, was born Carole Penny Marscharelli. She anglicized her surname to blend in during an era when ethnic names were less accepted.

Brooke Hogan was born Brooke Ellen Bollea on May 5, 1988. She adopted her father Hulk Hogan’s wrestling name to leverage his fame for her music and television career.

Rae Allen was born Julia Theresa Abruzzo on July 3, 1926. She changed her name early in her career, embracing "Allen" for its broader appeal in theater, film, and television.

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