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Tina Turner -

Before there was Tina Turner, there was Anna Mae Bullock. She was married to Ike Turner from 1962 to 1978, and kept his name even though she married Erwin Bach in 2013.

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Jack White -

Born John Anthony Gillis, Jack White skipped tradition and took musical partner Meg White's last name when they married. They divorced in 2000.

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Faith Hill -

Before she married fellow country star Tim McGraw, Faith Hill was married to songwriter and music publishing executive Daniel Hill. They divorced in 1994, but she kept Hill as her professional name.

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Melinda Gates -

American philanthropist Melinda Gates was married to Bill Gates from 1994 to 2021. She still goes by her famous surname.

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Ivana Trump (1949-2022) -

Socialite Ivana Trump was born Ivana Marie Zelníčková. Married to Donald Trump from 1977 to 1992, she kept her second husband's surname after the divorce.

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Raquel Welch (1940 - 2023) - Hollywood legend Raquel Welch married her first husband, James Welch, in 1959 and kept the surname when they divorced in 1961.

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Joni Mitchell -

Born Roberta Joan Anderson, Joni Mitchell kept the surname of her first husband, Chuck Mitchell, to whom she was married from 1965 to 1967.

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Susan Sarandon -

We all know her as Susan Sarandon, but her birth certificate says Susan Abigail Tomalin. She was married to actor Chris Sarandon from 1967 to 1979, and kept his last name after they divorced.

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Kimora Lee Simmons -

Model and entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons was married to Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons from 1998 to 2009. She kept his surname after they divorced, even though she married banker Tim Leissner in 2013.

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Stockard Channing -

Famous for playing Rizzo in 'Grease' (1978), Stockard Channing was born Susan Williams Antonia Stockard, and married Walter Channing in 1964. They divorced in 1967.

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Kris Jenner -

Born Kristen Mary Houghton, the Kardashian-Jenner matriarch decided to keep the surname from her second marriage to Caitlyn Jenner.

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Pat Benatar -

Musician Pat Benatar, born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski, kept the last name of her ex-husband as her stage name. Married to Neil Giraldo since 1982, her official surname has since been Giraldo.

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Joy Behar -

Comedian Joy Behar was born Josephina Victoria Occhiuto, but kept the surname of her ex-husband, Joe Behar. She married Steve Janowitz in 2011.

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Phylicia Rashad -

'The Cosby Show' actress Phylicia Rashad was married to Ahmad Rashad from 1985 to 2001. She kept his last name after they divorced.

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Jeri Ryan -

Actress Jeri Ryan kept the name of her ex-husband, US politician Jack Ryan, after they divorced in 1999. Her maiden name was Zimmermann.

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Cheryl Cole -

Before she married English soccer player Ashley Cole, Cheryl Cole was Cheryl Ann Tweedy. Married from 2006 to 2010, she still uses her ex's name.

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Lucy Lawless -

'Xena' star Lucy Lawless kept the last name of her ex-husband, Garth Lawless, after they divorced. She's been married to producer and writer Robert Tapert since 1998.

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Demi Moore -

That's right, Demi Moore was married to someone else before marrying Bruce Willis. Born Demetria Guynes, she was married to musician Freddy Moore from 1980 to 1985.

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Bianca Jagger -

Model and human rights advocate Bianca Jagger was the first wife of Mick Jagger. She kept his last name when they divorced in 1979.

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Suzanne Somers (1946 - 2023) -

Born Suzanne Marie Mahoney, Somers kept the last name of her ex-husband, Bruce Somers, after they divorced in 1968. She married Alan Hamel in 1977.

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Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) -

Born Dorothy Rothschild, American poet Dorothy Parker kept the last name of her ex-husband, Edwin Pond Parker II, after they divorced in 1928.

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Valerie Jarrett -

Former presidential advisor to Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett kept the name of her ex-husband, William Jarrett, after they divorced in 1988.

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Camille Grammer -

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Camille Grammer was married to Kelsey Grammer from 1997 to 2011. Though she remarried in 2018, she still goes by his last name.

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Joanna Kerns -

'Growing Pains' actress Joanna Kerns kept the last name of her ex-husband, Richard Kerns, after they divorced. She's been married to producer Marc Appleton since 1994.

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Nicole Murphy -

Married to Eddie Murphy from 1993 to 2006, model Nicole Murphy kept the last name of her famous ex. They have five kids together.

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Brenda Blethyn -

Actress Brenda Bottle took the name of her first husband, Alan James Blethyn. Post-divorce, Blethyn was nominated for two Oscars, two Emmys, and four BAFTAs.

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Shereé Whitfield -

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Shereé Whitfield kept the surname of her ex-husband, NFL player Bob Whitfield. They divorced in 2007.

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Karen Black (1939-2013) -

Golden Globe winner Karen Black was married to Charles Black briefly in the '60s. And though she was married three more times before her death in 2013, she kept the surname Black.

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Erica Jong -

Author Erica Jong kept the last name of her ex-husband, Allan Jong, after they divorced in 1975. Her maiden name was Mann.

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