▲Luckily the 42-year-old actress reached stardom before another well known celebrity arrived on the scene...

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

▲The Oscar-nominated actress also shares her name with a famous singer...

▲Remember Beyoncé's band mate in Destiny's Child?

▲Did you know that the iconic physicist shares the same name with a Hollywood personality?

▲Known for starring in movies such as 'Broadcast News' and 'Defending Your Life,' the actor was given the same name as the scientist. Unable to 'compete' with German genius, he adopted Brooks as a stage name.

▲When you first heard the '12 Years a Slave' and 'Shame' director's name, did you not think it sounded familiar?

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

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

▲The presenter and producer is extremely popular in the UK. Who doesn't remember 'The Big Breakfast?'

▲Queen's drummer is unique, right? Well, to a certain degree...

▲Funnily enough, another drummer with the same name popped up on the scene a few years later with Duran Duran.

▲The actress and singer, who became famous for starring in 'This Is Us,' also has a 'name twin.'

▲The American choreographer is known for her work on 'So You Think You Can Dance.' Moore was nominated for the Emmys four times!

▲Everyone knows the producer and 'American Idol' judge.

▲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.'

▲The star of 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Basic Instinct,' and 'Falling Down' has been around for decades...

▲The actor known for movies such as 'Batman' and 'Birdman' was officially named Michael John Douglas. He later adopted Keaton as a stage name.

▲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.'

▲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.'

▲But who doesn't associate the name with The Clash's vocalist and guitarist?

▲The actor of 'Parks and Recreation' shares his name with a sports personality.

▲The Australian golfer, who won the Masters Tournament in 2013.

▲The The Monkees' lead singer has the same name as David Bowie, but Ziggy Stardust manage to steal the show.

▲The Chameleon of Rock was christened David Robert Jones. To avoid confusion with the other artist and because it had a ring to it, he changed his name to Bowie.

▲The Beach Boys frontman also has the same name as a famous sportsman.

▲The American baseball player is famous for his iconic beard. He is known for having refused millions to shave it!

▲The singer is famous for the band Matchbox Twenty.

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

▲The Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress in 'Les Misérables' has a namesake from centuries ago...

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Believe it or not, William Shakespeare's wife, with whom he had three children, was called Anne Hathaway!

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

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There's a reason why Katy Perry's first album is called 'Katy Hudson' (2001). It's because the pop star has the same name as the famous actress. Though she ended up adopting a stage name when she started her pop career. Get to know many other homonymous celebrities!