Famous women who didn’t change last names post-divorce

See which celebrities chose to keep their ex-spouses’ last names after divorce and why they decided to stick with their married names.

Divorce often signals the beginning of a new chapter, but for some, it also means holding onto a piece of the past. After the papers are signed, a number of celebrities opt to keep their ex-spouse’s last name.

In Hollywood, it’s not uncommon for stars to retain their former surnames, especially when those names have become an integral part of their public identity. Some celebrities choose to keep the same last name as their children, while others simply want to avoid the hassle of legal changes. Whatever their reasons, these stars decided to hold onto their married names after the split.

Read on to discover which celebrities kept their ex-spouses’ last names after divorce.

1. Kris Jenner

Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner has kept her ex Caitlyn Jenner’s last name despite their divorce years ago. Although Kris has considered reverting to her first husband Robert Kardashian’s name, especially for branding consistency with her daughters, she continues to go by Jenner.

2. Demi Moore

Demi Moore legally changed her name from Demi Guynes to Demi Moore after marrying her first husband, Freddy Moore. Despite their divorce, she kept his last name throughout her marriages to Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher, stating that changing her name was never a priority.

3. Faith Hill

Faith Hill, born Audrey Faith Perry, kept the last name of her first husband, Daniel Hill, after their divorce, even after marrying Tim McGraw. She legally changed her name to Faith McGraw but continues to use Faith Hill professionally.

4. Ivana Trump

Ivana Trump, who married Donald Trump in 1977, kept his last name after their divorce. While she didn’t always use the Trump name in her business ventures, she remained Ivana Trump in her public life.

5. Camille Grammer

Camille Grammer, born Camille Donatacci, kept her ex-husband Kelsey Grammer’s last name after their divorce to share the same last name as their children. Even after marrying David Meyer, she initially kept the Grammer name before eventually adopting Meyer as her last name on social media.

6. Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon, originally Susan Abigail Tomalin, kept the last name of her first husband, Chris Sarandon, even after their divorce. The name has since become synonymous with her illustrious career.

7. Kimora Lee Simmons

Kimora Lee Simmons maintained her ex-husband Russell Simmons’ last name after their split, arguing that her brand and businesses were built around that name.

8. Joy Behar

Joy Behar, born Josephine Occhiuto, kept her first husband Joe Behar’s last name after their divorce. She explained that it was easier to spell than her maiden name and had become part of her public identity.

9. Melinda Gates

Melinda Gates, born Melinda French, chose to keep her ex-husband Bill Gates’ last name after their divorce. She later added her maiden name to her social media handles, publicly going by Melinda French Gates.

10. Scheana Shay

Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay kept her ex-husband Mike Shay’s last name after their split, but has expressed interest in changing it to match her new husband Brock Davies and their daughter, Summer Moon Honey Davies.

These celebrities demonstrate that keeping an ex-spouse’s last name can be a deeply personal decision, influenced by everything from professional identity to family connections.

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