Will Ferrell is a name we all know — but it’s not actually his REAL name! The Elf actor reunited on the MeSsy podcast with his Anchorman co-star Christina Applegate and her co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and he revealed that Will isn’t actually the first name he was given at birth… Instead, his full legal name is John William Ferrell!
Wow!! Did YOU know that?!?! The celebrated actor revealed that despite his parents naming him John, they always called him Will growing up, right from the start.
Almost like they changed their minds! LOLz! Related: Tobey Maguire’s Ex-Wife SLAMS Rumors He’s Dating 20-Year-Old Actress Lily Chee, BUT… And so when it came to being addressed by his preferred name in school, it was a challenge for a shy kid to speak up and correct the teacher every time.
He explained: HA! Not the most embarrassing celeb story we’ve ever heard, but we certainly get how that might be tough for an anxious kid!
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