Jack White, ex-husband of Meg White Rock band The White Stripes, formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2011, consisted of husband-and-wife duo Jack and Meg White. Jack White, born John Anthony Gillis, took Meg Whites last name when they wed in 1996.

Did Jack White take his wifes last name?

Jack Gillis became Jack White He officially changed his legal name in 2013 to Shawn Knowles-Carter, hyphenating wife Beyoncés last name with his. Said a source at the time, Beyoncés parents didnt have any sons and theyre keen to keep the name going strong.

Which male star took his wifes last name?

Jack Gillis became Jack White Rapper Jay-Z was born Shawn Carter. He officially changed his legal name in 2013 to Shawn Knowles-Carter, hyphenating wife Beyoncés last name with his. Said a source at the time, Beyoncés parents didnt have any sons and theyre keen to keep the name going strong.

Can a man take his wifes surname?

A man is legally entitled to take his wifes surname upon marriage. Although it is still not considered to be the traditional approach, the number of men adopting their wives surnames is reported to be on the rise.

Why did Meg leave White Stripes?

I think this is the last show, period. On September 11, 2007, the White Stripes announced via their website that they were canceling 18 tour dates due to Megs acute anxiety. The following day, the duo cancelled the remainder of their 2007 UK tour dates as well.

Did Carlos Pena take Alexas name?

Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega The Spy Kids actress (née Alexa Vega) married the Nickelodeon actor (Carlos Peña Jr.) in 2014, and together, they chose to upend the traditional name change with a nontraditional choice. The Big Time Rush star, indeed, took his wifes last name—but with a twist.