10 Stars Who Shocked Fans by Changing Their Names.

1  # Amal Alamuddin: From Lawyer to Amal Clooney, the Name That Made Headlines.

Why she changed her name:

After marrying actor George Clooney in 2014, Amal Alamuddin started using his last name professionally, becoming widely known as Amal Clooney. Her maiden name still appears in older legal cases and academic work, but media and press coverage now recognize her by her married name.

The controversy:

The decision sparked debate online. Some felt a distinguished lawyer like Amal, who had built a strong career independently, shouldn’t drop her family name for a Hollywood star. Others defended her choice, arguing that deciding what name to use is a personal right and criticizing public judgment as another form of control over women.