From Adele to Emily Ratajkowski, 15 celebrity names you didn’t know you were saying wrong
You've been pronouncing these 15 celebrity names incorrectly
In the realm of celeb culture, there are instances where we believe we know so much about them that we could be genuine friends. However, it's a fact that we have been pronouncing several of our favorite stars' names incorrectly, and the latest example that's in news relates to NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. Here's a look at some celeb names we've all been guilty of butchering, beginning with Travis himself.
Travis Kelce
On the sidelines of the Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins game on January 13, defensive tackle Chris Jones informed his teammates in an Inside the NFL clip, "So y'all know it's not even Travis Kel-see?" He went on to clarify, "It's Travis Kels. F--king crazy, right?".
Taylor Lautner
In a conversation with E! News in February 2022, Taylor Lautner clarified the pronunciation of his last name. He revealed that the first syllable of his surname rhymes with "out" rather than being pronounced as "lot." Therefore, it is correctly pronounced as "Lout-Ner."
Brendan Fraser
After Adam Sandler accidentally mispronounced Brendan Fraser's last name during a December 2022 interview for the Variety's Actors on Actors series, the actor himself clarified the correct pronunciation. Fraser suggested a helpful trick for fans to remember how to say his last name correctly: "Fraser rhymes with razor." Therefore, the correct pronunciation is "Fray-zer."
Justin Theroux
In a surprising revelation, Justin Theroux's uncle, Paul Theroux, shared in an interview with Apple TV+ that the family name "Theroux" has been pronounced incorrectly, including by Justin himself. Paul explained, "The main character is played by Justin Tha-Roo, my nephew," shedding light on the accurate pronunciation of their surname. Meanwhile,
Jake Gyllenhaal
During an appearance on 'Conan' in 2012, Jake Gyllenhaal shared that the only two places where his last name is pronounced correctly are in Sweden and in Ikea. The correct pronunciation, apparently, is 'Yee-Len-Hey-Lo'.
Lindsay Lohan
In her introductory TikTok video shared in February 2022, Lindsay Lohan inadvertently corrected the pronunciation of her last name. Contrary to common mispronunciations, the correct way to say it is "Lo-wen."
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné disclosed in a January 2023 TikTok that her name has been mispronounced for years. Contrary to common belief, the correct pronunciation is "See-mon-ye."
Emily Ratajkowski
In a TikTok video shared in February 2023, the 31-year-old disclosed to Tory Burch that the 'j' in her surname is not meant to be pronounced. She provided a pronunciation guide, noting that while Americans often say 'Ra-tuh-cow-skee,' the correct original Polish pronunciation is 'Rah-tah-kove-ska.'
Khloé Kardashian
Despite what you might think you know about the Kardashians, it appears there's a potential pronunciation correction for Khloé's name, as suggested by US talk show host Andy Cohen.
During an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Andy disclosed, "We've all been pronouncing her name wrong this whole time." According to Andy, the correct pronunciation is "Khlo-AY," with a little accent over the name.
Adele
Adele has joined the list of celebrities clarifying the pronunciation of their names. During a recent Q&A in LA, a fan correctly pronounced her name while asking about her songwriting. Adele acknowledged and appreciated it, stating, “Love that. She said my name perfectly!” For the record, the correct pronunciation is “Ah-dell,” not “Uh-dell.”
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen surprised many when she revealed in a tweet that the widespread pronunciation of her surname has been incorrect. She shared that she had given up on correcting people a long time ago and clarified, "Last name is Tie-gen, not Tee-gen."
Princess Eugenie
Contrary to the commonly used "Eu-geeen-ie," it has been revealed that the correct pronunciation of the Princess's name is actually "EU-gen-ie." This was confirmed by her husband, Jack Brooksbank, during their wedding vows.
Ariana Grande
In an interview with ET Canada, Ariana Grande surprised many when she pronounced her surname as "Grand-ee" instead of the commonly used "Grand-ay."
Alicia Vikander
Alicia Keys clarified the pronunciation of her name during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. She emphasized that her first name is pronounced "Ah-liss-ee-ah" rather than "Ah-leesh-ah." As for her surname, it is "Vic-and-er," not "Vike-and-der." Additionally, she humorously mentioned the Swedish version, which she described as even trickier.
Camila Cabello
The double "l" in Camila's surname is pronounced like "ay" in Spanish. Therefore, the right way to say it is "Cam-EE-la Cab-AY-o," and not "Cab-ell-o."
