After a divorce, many women keep their ex-husband's name, especially if they are a known celebrity whose name is part of their public identity. Several famous actresses, musicians, and authors still use their ex-husband's last names even though they have been divorced for many years. Some of these famous ladies have even remarried, but they still keep the last name of their previous husbands. Often times, they have become more famous than the ex-husband whose name they use.
Who is the most famous woman who still uses her married name? Susan Sarandon tops this list. Susan Sarandon, born Susan Abigail Tomalin, was married to Chris Sarandon from 1967-1979 and has kept his last name. Demi Moore, born Demi Guynes, was married to musician Freddy Moore from 1980-1985. She kept his last name after they divorced, despite being remarried twice after their divorce.
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Susan Sarandon, born Susan Abigail Tomalin, was married to Chris Sarandon from 1967-1979. She kept his last name after they divorced even though she was then in a relationship with Tim Robbins for over 20 years.
Age: 76
Credits: Thelma & Louise, Dead Man Walking, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Lovely Bones
Demi Moore, born Demi Guynes, was married to musician Freddy Moore from 1980-1985. She kept his last name after they divorced even though she was later married to Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher.
Age: 60
Credits: Ghost, A Few Good Men, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Mr. Brooks
Model and socialite Ivana Trump, born Ivana Marie Zelníčková, was married to Donald Trump from 1977-1992. She kept his name after they divorced even though she was remarried two more times.
Musician Pat Benatar, born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski, kept the last name of her ex-husband, Dennis Benatar, even though she has been married to Neil Giraldo since 1982.
Age: 70
Credits: Sesame Street, An Officer and a Gentleman, The Italian Job, Blue Valentine
Suzanne Somers, born Suzanne Marie Mahoney, kept the last name of her ex-husband, Bruce Somers, after they divorced in 1968. She has been married to Alan Hamel since 1977.
Age: 76
Credits: Step by Step, Three's Company, She's the Sheriff, American Graffiti
