Hollywood stars who have made history and only go by one name
Fox News
A list of a distinct group of people in the expansive realm of the entertainment world, whose use of a single name is enough to spark the collective imagination of their auidence.
Here are celebrities who are so iconic, they go by just their first names or a single name chosen long ago. Iconic singer and actress Cher, whose stage name is a symbol of her enduring connection with fans, arrives at the premiere of "Chevalier" in Los Angeles on April 16, 2023. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, Filer) Madonna, pictured in her iconic Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra, sets the stage on fire during the Blond Ambition Tour. (Gie Knaeps) Prince Rogers Nelson, known as "Prince," adopted an unpronounceable symbol as his name in the 1990s. Here is a 1981 Lynn Goldsmith photograph of Prince. (Source: Court documents) Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, the captivating singer, songwriter and performer, shed her last name early in her professional career, preserving it as a cherished part of her personal life. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood) Adele, renowned for her soulful voice and hit songs, has captivated the world with her music. Here she is preforming in Hyde Park on July 2, 2022, in London. (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Adele) Rihanna, the global sensation, not only rocks the stage but her famous name has become synonymous with music, fashion and beauty. (Samir Hussein/WireImage) In the 1970s, Gordon Sumner, the original voice behind The Police's iconic sound, changed his name to "Sting." The adoption of this nickname as his stage name harmonized perfectly with his musical journey. (Noam Galai/Getty Images) Shakira, the Colombian pop star, is globally recognized by her iconic first name, a symbol of her fame and artistic prowess. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)
The legendary singer and actress Cherilyn Sarkisian chose "Cher" early in her career. She began her musical journey alongside her former husband Sonny Bono in the 1960s.