From Tungsten to Hammer: What are the famous nicknames of Hollywood stars Meghan Markle, Keanu Reeves, Timothee Chalamet and more

Fans may know celebrities by their blockbuster films, chart-topping songs, and glamorous red carpet appearances, but many stars also have surprisingly personal nicknames that only close friends, family members, or co-stars use. Some are hilarious, some unexpectedly sweet, and others have stories that go all the way back to childhood. From Meghan Markle being called Tungsten by King Charles to Chris Hemsworth earning the nickname Hammer, these celebrity monikers reveal a completely different side of Hollywood stars that most fans rarely get to hear about.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle reportedly received the nickname Tungsten from King Charles III. The name was inspired by the metal tungsten, known for having the highest melting point of any element. King Charles reportedly admired Meghan’s resilience, strong personality, and the support she provided to Prince Harry, which led to the unusual nickname. Meghan and Harry also reportedly use the affectionate pet names “M” and “H” for each other in private.

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus was originally named Destiny Hope Cyrus as a child. However, because she smiled constantly as a baby, she earned the nickname Smiley. Over time, Smiley was shortened into Miley, and the name became so closely associated with her identity that she officially changed her name to Miley Cyrus in 2008.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway has openly admitted that she is not particularly fond of being addressed as Anne. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the actress shared that she prefers being called Annie. She also mentioned that different people use different nicknames for her, including Miss H and Hath, and joked that people could call her almost anything except Anne.

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis has one of the funniest celebrity nicknames on the list. Her friends reportedly nicknamed her Goldfish because of her short attention span. Another playful nickname connected to the actress is Sweet Lips, which was famously used by her Black Swan co-star Natalie Portman.

Interestingly, Mila Kunis’ full real name is Milena Markovna Kunis.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth may be globally recognised as Thor, but one of his earlier nicknames was Hammer. During an interview with Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie, Hemsworth explained that he was called Hammer while working on the Australian television show Home and Away. According to the actor, the nickname was partly inspired by rapper MC Hammer.

Ironically, the nickname became even more fitting years later when Hemsworth famously played Marvel’s hammer-wielding superhero, Thor.

Rihanna

Rihanna was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, but fans across the world mostly know her through nicknames like RiRi and BadGalRiRi. RiRi, meanwhile, became a shorter and more affectionate nickname widely used by fans and media alike.

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves once revealed that he seriously considered changing his professional name early in his career. During an episode of the New Heights podcast released on October 15, Reeves recalled brainstorming alternate identities while walking on a beach. He considered names such as Chuck Spadina and KC Reeves before ultimately deciding to keep his original name.

Apart from that story, Reeves also had a memorable sports nickname during his hockey days. Reportedly, teammates referred to him as The Wall because of his impressive skills as a goalie.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston has been called by several nicknames over the years. One of her well-known nicknames is Mamma. According to IMDb reports, she once explained that the name Lola also held special meaning because it was the name of her first car after moving to California.

Meanwhile, her close friend and Courteney Cox reportedly call her Jenny Louise. These personal names offer a more intimate glimpse into the actress beyond her public image.

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet has accumulated several internet-famous nicknames over the years. The most common is Timmy, which fans frequently use online. Another nickname, Lil Timmy Tim, comes from his old high school rap persona that resurfaced online years later and became a viral internet moment.

He has also reportedly been referred to as Sweet Tea, which is connected to the literal translation of his popular Chinese fan nickname Tián Chá.