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Michelle Williams - The Emmy-winning actress shares her name with a famous singer...

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Michelle Williams - Do you remember this singer from Destiny's Child?

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Kate Hudson - Luckily the actress reached stardom before another well-known celebrity arrived on the scene...

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Katy Hudson/Katy Perry - The pop star's name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. In fact, her Christian rock debut album is called 'Katy Hudson' (2001).

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Steve McQueen - When you first heard the '12 Years a Slave' and 'Shame' director's name, did you think it sounded familiar?

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Steve McQueen - In the 60's and 70's this iconic American actor starred in several hit films such as 'The Great Escape,' 'Papillon,' 'The Getaway,' and 'The Magnificent Seven,' among others.

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Michael Douglas - The star of 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Basic Instinct,' and 'Falling Down' has been around for decades, but he's not the only Michael Douglas around!

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Michael Douglas/Michael Keaton - The actor is known for movies such as 'Batman' and 'Birdman,' but you probably didn't know he was born Michael John Douglas. He later adopted Keaton as a stage name, since the Michael Douglas we know today was already acting. 

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Rebecca Ferguson - The Swedish actress is known for playing Queen Elizabeth Woodville in the miniseries 'The White Queen,' and for her role as Ilsa Faust in 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.'

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Rebecca Ferguson - But across the pond there's also an English singer with the same name. She became famous in 2010 as the runner-up of the 7th season of 'The X Factor,' and has since released several albums. 

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Albert Einstein - Did you know that the iconic physicist shares the name of a Hollywood personality?

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Albert Einstein/Albert Brooks - Known for starring in movies such as 'Broadcast News,' 'Defending Your Life,' and 'Drive,' the actor was given the same name as the scientist. Unable to untangle himself from the German genius, he adopted Brooks as a stage name.

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Chris Evans - The star of the franchises 'Captain America' and 'The Avengers' is also not the only famous Chris Evans...

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Chris Evans - This presenter and producer is extremely popular in the UK. He starred in the TV program 'The Big Breakfast.'

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Roger Taylor - Queen's drummer (pictured second from right) is unique, right? Well, to a certain degree...

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Roger Taylor - Funny enough, another drummer (pictured left) with the same name popped up on the scene a few years later with Duran Duran.

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Mandy Moore - The actress and singer, star of the popular series 'This Is Us,' also has a name twin.

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Mandy Moore - The American choreographer is known for her work on 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Moore has been nominated for the Emmys five times, and won in 2018.

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David Jones/David Bowie - The Chameleon of Rock was not born with the name David Bowie. He was originally named David Robert Jones. He started singing under the moniker Davie Jones, however he realized that he should change it to avoid confusion with this other singer...

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Davy Jones - The Monkees' lead singer has the same name as David Bowie, but we're pretty sure Ziggy Stardust managed to steal the show.

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Bonus: Anne Hathaway - The Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress in 'Les Misérables' has a namesake from centuries ago...

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Bonus: Anne Hathaway -

Believe it or not, William Shakespeare's wife, who's leaning on his shoulder in this picture, was called Anne Hathaway! The actress is reportedly named after her. 

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Randy Jackson - Everyone knows the famous producer and 'American Idol' judge.

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Randy Jackson - The singer was part of The Jackson 5. He was known as Little Randy. You may also recall him singing with his sister Janet in 'Love is Strange.'

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Mick Jones - This guitarist found success with his band, Foreigner, authors of the hit power ballad 'I Want to Know What Love Is.'

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Mick Jones - But who doesn't associate the name with The Clash's vocalist and guitarist (pictured second from left)?

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Rob Thomas - The singer is famous for being lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty. However he's not the only one out there!

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Rob Thomas - The producer and screenwriter is behind popular series such as 'Veronica Mars,' 'Cupid,' and 'Dawson's Creek.'

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Adam Scott - The 'Parks and Recreation' actor actually shares his name with a sports personality.

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Adam Scott - This Australian golfer who won the Masters Tournament in 2013.

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Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys front man also has the same name as a famous sportsman.

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Brian Wilson -

The American baseball player is famous for his iconic beard. Supposedly he turned down an offer of US$1 million dollars to shave it.

See also: Celebs reveal the stories behind their stage names. 

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