What is Thandie Newton’s Zimbabwean birth name?
Patrizia Rizzo, SEO Reporter
Updated: Apr 6 2021, 12:05 ET
Patrizia Rizzo, SEO Reporter
HOLLYWOOD actress Thandie Newton will now be using her Zimbabwean name in all future projects.
The star decided to amend her name in her work after claiming that she wants to “take back what’s mine.”
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What is Thandie Newton’s Zimbabwean birth name?
Thandie Newton’s birth name is Thandiwe Newton, which directly translates to “beloved” in Shona.
She had been known as Thandie in Hollywood after her name was misspelled in the first credit she received.
Newton addressed her name change in Vogue, saying: “That’s my name. It’s always been my name. I’m taking back what’s mine.