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Tom Cruise

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV was the victim of child abuse by his abusive father, who passed away when he was a child. Deciding to make a fresh start by dropping his father’s surname, Tom went on to become an accomplished movie star.

Despite the controversy that surrounds the actor-producer’s personal life, Tom has enjoyed tremendous popularity, with a string of film roles that cement his position as one of Hollywood’s elite.

The verdict: The name change was made before his entertainment debut but surely helped in leaving his past behind. With a series of acclaimed roles under his belt, we’re glad the actor managed to pull through his hard times.