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Natalie PortmanActress, V for VendettaNatalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, as the only
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child of a doctor father (from Israel) and an artist mother (from Cincinnati, Ohio), who also acts as
Natalie's agent. She left Israel for Washington, DC, when she was still very young. After a few more
moves, her family finally settled in New York...
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Joseph Gordon-LevittActor, InceptionDespite his young age, Joseph Gordon-Levitt has already
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Elijah WoodActor, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingElijah Jordan Wood was born in
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Jessica AlbaActress, Sin CityBorn in Pomona, California, Jessica Alba and her family moved to Biloxi,
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Hayden ChristensenActor, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithHayden Christensen was
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Summer GlauActress, SerenitySummer is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She's been a prima
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Julia StilesActress, The Bourne UltimatumAlready critically acclaimed for a number of youthful film
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Justin TimberlakeSoundtrack, Love ActuallyJustin Randall Timberlake was born to Lynn Harless
distinguished himself as an actor with a wide range of performances in both television and film. He
starred on the hit television series 3rd Rock from the Sun, for which he earned two Hollywood Reporter
Young Star Awards and the show earned three SAG Award nominations for "Outstanding Peformance by
an Ensemble in a Comedy Series"...
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Warren and Debbie Wood. He has an older brother Zack and a younger sister
Hannah Wood. At an early age Elijah showed a knack for entertaining and wowing audiences, and his
mother decided to take him to Los Angeles for an Annual International Modeling and Talent Association
convention...
Mississippi, when she was an infant. Three years later, her Air Force father brought the family back to
California, then to Del Rio, Texas, before finally settling in Southern California when Jessica was nine...
born in Vancouver, British Columbia. The young Canadian actor started his career at the age of 13
starring in several TV dramas. His biggest break was a starring role on the Fox Family network's Higher
Ground. On the series Hayden shows off his acting talent as a teen who was sexually molested by his
step-mom...
ballerina most of her life. Her debut was in various commercials and a guest appearance on the WB's
Angel. She has gone on to star on the TV series Firefly and is now in the movie Serenity.
roles, it's just a matter of time before fresh-faced blonde Julia Stiles reaches the height of heights as a
new tier of adult talent starts hitting the screen. Born Julia O'Hara Stiles in New York City, she is of
Irish, Italian and English stock...
and Randy Timberlake, in Memphis, Tennessee. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show Star Search,
and even though he didn't win, it didn't dampen his ambitions. He also appeared on The All New Mickey
Mouse Club, where his costars included Britney Spears...
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Alexis BledelActress, Sin CityHouston, Texas native Alexis Bledel made her television debut in
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Bryce Dallas HowardActress, The VillageBryce Dallas Howard was born in Los Angeles, California.
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Sienna MillerActress, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
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Ben BarnesActor, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
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Chad Michael MurrayActor, House of WaxChad Michael Murray was born in Buffalo, New York.
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Rachel BilsonActress, Jumper
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Izabella MikoActress, Coyote UglyBorn in what was still Communist Poland to accomplished
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Colin O'DonoghueActor, The Rite
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Krysten RitterActress, One Life to LiveWith her model looks and quirky style, actress Krysten Ritter
Gilmore Girls, after spending years in front of the camera as a model. Bledel's parents encouraged her
to try community theater in Houston when she was 8 years old, hoping it would help their daughter
overcome her shyness. She went on to perform in productions of Our Town...
She was conceived in Dallas, Texas (the reason for her middle name). Her father, Ron Howard, is a
former actor turned Oscar-winning director. Her mother is actress and writer Cheryl Howard (nee Alley).
Her famous relatives include her uncle...
The 6-foot tall star who resides in Wilmington, North Carolina is more known to audiences of One Tree
Hill where he plays the good son, Lucas Scott. Growing up, his mother left his family at a young age
and since then he had to help take care of his younger siblings together with his dad and brother...
thespian parents, Grazyna Dylag and Aleksander Mikolajczak, Izabella Miko could dance before she
could walk. She began to pursue her dream career as a ballerina as soon as it was available to her at
the age of 10. Izabella was accepted...
is fostering an impressive body of work that encompasses both film and television. Ritter starred
alongside Jay Baruchel and Alice Eve in Dreamworks' comedy She's Out of My League. She played
"Patty," the audacious and frank best friend and business partner of "Molly," (Eve)...
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Taylor KitschActor, X-Men Origins: WolverineBest known for his portrayal of troubled high school
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Emilie de RavinActress, Remember MeEmilie grew up in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia. When she
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Kunal NayyarActor, The Thespian Catalyst
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Jonathan Taylor ThomasActor, The Lion KingJonathan Taylor Thomas was born in Bethlehem,
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Sara FosterActress, D.E.B.S.She is a former fashion model who briefly hosted the short-lived
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Jonathan BennettActor, Mean GirlsAfter doing his first play in North Carolina in the seventh grade,
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Danielle FishelActress, National Lampoon Presents Dorm DazeDanielle Christine Fishel was born in
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Scottie ThompsonActress, SkylineScottie Thompson grew up in Richmond, Virginia. With a love for
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Larisa OleynikActress, 10 Things I Hate About YouLarisa grew up in San Francisco. Her big break
football star Tim Riggins on NBC's acclaimed television series "Friday Night Lights," actor Taylor Kitsch
has scored big with audiences and critics on both the big and small screens. In "Friday Night Lights,"
the Emmy-nominated series USA Today called "one of the best acted...
was 15, she was accepted at the highly selective Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. However, after
only a year, she dropped out and undertook acting courses. Her first starring role was on the fantasy
drama...
Pennsylvania. Growing up, he liked the music group Boyz II Men, and his favorite TV shows were
Roseanne and Grace Under Fire, but he also liked watching CNN news, to keep up to date with current
events. One thing that Jonathan does not like is meat...
Entertainment Tonight spin-off ET on MTV. Based on that breakthrough she was cast as the lead femme
fatale in The Big Bounce, which was a remake of a previous movie adaptation of the same Elmore
Leonard novel.
Jonathan moved to Toledo, Ohio where he continued doing theatre. He attended Otterbein college
where he graduated from the theater program. He then moved to to New York to pursue acting...
Mesa, Arizona. She began acting professionally at the age of ten where she made many TV guest
appearances and commercials. She was originally a guest star for the show Boy Meets World, but
Danielle added a spark the show needed and they added her as a regular cast member shortly after...
dance and performing Thompson started dancing ballet at an early age. In 1994 she played the role of
Clara in Richmond Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'. After graduating from Collegiate School, she took a year off
to dance with the Richmond Ballet...
came when she was eight. She had gotten the part of young Cosette in a production of "Les
Miserables". Her costar was Rider Strong, playing Gavroche. The two would be reunited when Larisa
guested on Rider's serial, Boy Meets World. Larisa's most well known roles are Bianca in 10 Things I
Hate About You, and Alex in The Secret World of Alex Mack.
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Beyoncé KnowlesSoundtrack, Austin Powers in GoldmemberBeyoncé's father, Mathew Knowles,
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Paris HiltonSelf, ZoolanderSocialite Paris Hilton was born on February 17, 1981 in New York City into
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Britney SpearsSelf, Austin Powers in GoldmemberBritney Jean Spears was born in rural Louisiana
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Jennifer HudsonSelf, Episode #6.137This bright and booming talent is a perfect example of how
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Beverley MitchellActress, Saw IIBeverley, like other television veterans, started her acting career
manages Destiny's Child. Her mother, Tina Knowles, designs their glittering costumes. Solange
Knowles, her sister (they're about 5 years apart), has released her debut album. She dances with her
big sister during DC-3 concerts. She and her group were discovered by Whitney Houston...
the Hilton family and, along with her three younger siblings, is heir-apparent to the vast Hilton hotel
and real estate dynasty. Her childhood was spent in palatial dwellings in the priciest neighborhoods on
both coasts and featured a brief flirtation with the educational system...
(Kentwood) to Jamie and Lynne Spears. As a child, Britney attended dance classes, and she was great
at gymnastics, winning many competitions and the like. But, most of all, Britney loved to sing. At age 8,
Britney tried out for The All New Mickey Mouse Club...
NOT winning the title of American Idol can actually be a boon to your career and not necessarily the end
of a childhood dream. Born Jennifer Kate Hudson on September 12, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois, she
earned minor attention as one of the twelve finalists on the third season of the FOX TV series in 2004...
at a young age, in this case 5, doing commercials, including Oscar Mayer, Cream of Wheat, Iron Kids B
read, Energizer batteries, and Disney videos.