Industry Mar 30, 2026

Sepideh Moafi Discusses Refusal to Change Her Name for Industry Palatability

"It felt like they needed me to be someone different in order to work or to sell something"

Originally published by NME
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Sepideh Moafi Discusses Refusal to Change Her Name for Industry Palatability

Sepideh Moafi, star of ‘The Pitt,’ stated she refused to alter her name to achieve broader industry acceptance.

Moafi explained that she felt pressure to adopt a different persona to be considered workable or marketable. Originally reported by NME.