Top 10 Alter Egos

Some people just can't be themselves. Sacha Baron Cohen's Brüno is just the latest alter ego devised by an entertainer or musician. Here are TIME's 10 favorites

Miley Cyrus / Hannah Montana

alter egos Triumph Insult Comic Dog Sacha Baron Cohen/Bruno Stephen Colbert Bono MacPhisto Andy Kaufman/Tony Clifton Beatles Eminem/Slim Shady David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust
Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montanta Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines

L. to r.: Sara De Boer / Retna / Corbis; Joel Warren / Disney / Everett

Hannah Montana is the rock-star alter ego for the tween set. Though the character originated on Cyrus' Disney Channel show by the same name, she later adopted the Hannah Montana persona when performing during concerts, particularly during her Best of Both Worlds tour. Montana is supposed to represent the pop-superstar side of Cyrus that contrasts with her down-to-earth "normal" self. But as far as we can tell, Montana is just Cyrus in a blond wig. And as far as rock alter egos go, that's pretty lame.

Read a TIME story about Miley Cyrus.

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