you have been spelling Oprah Winfrey bad all these years.

But it’s okay, because so is she.

The multimedia magnate was born Orpah Gail WinfreyHer first name comes from the Book of Ruth in the Bible, with Orpah being the sister-in-law of the titular convert.

But, as Winfrey explained to the astonished host of Baby this is Keke Palmer“I was a child and no one knew how to write.”

So even though her birthday certificate says Orpah, people mispronounced it so often that the future queen of daytime talk shows simply chose Oprah, and she was in for a big surprise when she came of age.

“I didn’t learn until I was probably 20 or something,” the 72-year-old admitted, “that, ‘Oh, this isn’t really my name.'”

Keke Palmer He joked, “Wow, we have a lot in common, because I’m actually ‘Eekey.'”

No, “I’m just being stupid,” she added, laughing, but the We love reinforcements actress was born Lauren Keyana Palmer.

Which Winfrey knew, of course. But if you were today years old when you If you were to find out the name of any of these stars, then just add them to the long list of celebrities who use alternative nicknames.