27. Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis is one celebrity who has had her fair share of mispronounced name incidents. She famously corrected a news anchor who pronounced her name as “Kwah-ven-zha-nay” during an interview. The correct pronunciation is “Kwa-ven-juh-nay”. Wallis is not alone in this struggle, as many celebrities have had to deal with the mispronunciation of their names at some point in their careers.
Some have even gone as far as to create videos or songs to help people understand the correct way to pronounce their names. It’s important to make an effort to pronounce names correctly, as it shows respect for an individual’s identity and culture.