Stage Name
On June 10th, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Judy Garland was brought into the world. From the time she was just a little girl, it was obvious that Judy Garland was going to be a star. By the age of 13, she had already signed a contract with MGM Studios. In 1939, she became a household name when she was cast to star in the Iconic movie, The Wizard of Oz.
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However, did you know Judy Garland isn’t her real name? Like many other Hollywood stars, Judy Garland needed a stage name. Her actual name is Frances Ethel Gumm. Since she is the daughter of professionals in the industry, she started her career extremely young; she was even called Baby Gumm.