Many superstars are not as tall as they seem on the red carpet and multiple people will be surprised to know about some of the hottest famous short female celebrities who have overcome it and stood out for their vast talent. Although the world of Hollywood is tough with numerous beauty standards, these wonderful celebrities have not let their height stop them from competing with many tall megastars.
1. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga | Information |
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Full Name | Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta |
Stage Name | Lady Gaga |
Birthdate | March 28, 1986 |
Birthplace | New York City, US |
Occupations | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
Education | Collaborative Arts Project 21, New York University Tisch School of the Arts |
Breakthrough Album | “The Fame” |
Notable Hits | “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Bad Romance,” “Shallow” |
Musical Style | Pop, Dance, Electronic, Jazz, Rock |
Awards and Achievements | 13 Grammy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, 18 MTV Video Music Awards |
Philanthropy | Founder of the Born This Way Foundation, Mental health and LGBT rights advocate |
Business Ventures | Founder of Haus Labs, a vegan cosmetics brand |
Record Sales | Estimated 170 million records sold worldwide |
In 2005, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta recorded 2 songs with hip-hop artist Melle Mel for an audio book Cricket Casey’s children’s novel The Portal in the Park. Gaga also formed a band called the SGBand with her friends from NYU. They played around New York and became a fixture of the downtown Lower East Side club scene. After the Songwriters Hall of Fame New Songwriters Showcase at the Cutting Room in June 2006, talent scout Wendy Starland recommended her to music producer Rob Fusari.
2. Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande | Information |
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Full Name | Ariana Grande-Butera |
Birthdate | June 26, 1993 |
Birthplace | Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
Musical Genre | Pop, R&B |
Influential Artist | Noted as a pop icon |
Vocal Range | Four-octave with whistle register |
Career Achievements | Grammy Awards, Brit Award, Bambi Award, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Guinness World Records |
Record Sales | Over 90 million records sold globally |
Certifications | All studio albums certified platinum or higher |
Streaming Records | Most streamed female artist of all time |
Billboard Records | Various records on the Billboard chart |
Influential Lists | Time’s 100 most influential people in the world, Forbes Celebrity 100, Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Singers of All Time |
Philanthropy | Advocate for charitable organizations and various causes |
Fragrance and Fashion | Successful ventures in cosmetics and fashion industries |
Family | Mother: Joan Grande, Father: Edward Butera, Half-Brother: Frankie Grande, Grandmother: Marjorie Grande |
Education | Attended Pine Crest School, North Broward Preparatory |
Early Career | Theater performances, Nickelodeon’s Victorious |
Music Career | Signed with Republic Records, successful albums and hits |
Grammy Awards | Recognized for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance |
Film and Television | Voice roles in Snowflake, the White Gorilla and Winx Club |
Personal Life | Italian American with Sicilian and Abruzzese roots |
Ariana Grande-Butera was born in Boca Raton, Florida, on June 26, 1993. She is the daughter of Edward Butera, a graphic design firm owner in Boca Raton, and Joan Grande, the CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, a manufacturer of safety equipment and communications owned by the Grande family since 1964,. She is of Italian descent and has described herself as an American Italian with Sicilian and Abruzzese roots.
3. Shakira
Shakira | Information |
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Full Name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
Birthdate | February 2, 1977 |
Birthplace | Barranquilla, Colombia |
Nationality | Colombian |
Occupation | Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, philanthropist |
Musical Genre | Pop, rock, Latin |
Years Active | 1990–present |
Education | Attended Catholic schools |
Albums | Pies Descalzos, Dónde Están los Ladrones?, Laundry Service, and more… |
Record Labels | Sony Music Colombia, Columbia Records, Epic Records, Sony Latin |
Awards | Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and more… |
Philanthropy | Founder of the Barefoot Foundation |
Significant Partners | Antonio de la Rúa, Gerard Piqué |
Children | 2 |
Best-Selling Artist | Sold over 95 million records |
Billboard Achievements | Best-selling female Latin artist of all time, Top Female Latin Artist of the Decade |
Other Accomplishments | Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, appointed to President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics |
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, on February 2, 1977. She is the only child of Nidia Ripoll Torrado and William Mebarak Chadid. She is of Colombian and Lebanese descent. Her father William was born in New York City to a Lebanon family. When he was 5 years old, his family relocated to Colombia. Her Colombian mother’s side has two Spanish surnames, Torrado and Ripoll, the latter of which is Catalan and originates from 4 brothers immigrating from Catalonia to Colombia in the 19th century.
4. Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens | Information |
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Full Name | Vanessa Anne Hudgens |
Birthdate | December 14, 1988 (age 34) |
Birthplace | Salinas, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, Singer |
Years Active | 1998-present |
Partner | Austin Butler |
Genres | Pop, R&B |
Labels | Hollywood Records |
Studio Albums | V (2006), Identified (2008) |
Notable Films | High School Musical series, Bandslam, Beastly, Sucker Punch, Spring Breakers |
Broadway Debut | Gigi (2015) |
Live Musical Roles | Rizzo in Grease Live! (2016), Maureen Johnson in Rent: Live (2019) |
Netflix Christmas Movies | The Princess Switch series, The Knight Before Christmas (2019) |
Co-hosted Met Gala | 2022 |
Education | Orange County High School of the Arts |
Family | Younger sister Stella Hudgens, parents Gina and Gregory Hudgens |
Ethnicity | Irish, French, Native American (Father); Filipina (Mother) |
Philanthropy | [Include relevant philanthropic activities] |
In January 2006, Vanessa Anne Hudgens played Gabriella Montez, one of the lead roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. The film caught Hudgens portraying the new girl at high school who falls in love with the captain of the basketball team. The two later versions reveal the passion for singing, and audition for the school play together. She starred alongside Ashley Tisdale and Zac Efron, the latter of which she was partnered up with during the auditioning process due to their “chemistry”.
5. Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick | Information |
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Full Name | Anna Kendrick |
Birthdate | August 9, 1985 |
Birthplace | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Occupations | Actress, Singer |
Years Active | 1998–present |
First Starring Role | Broadway musical “High Society” |
Film Debut | Musical comedy “Camp” |
Wider Recognition | Comedy-drama film “Up in the Air” |
Notable Film Series | “Pitch Perfect” |
Voice Acting Roles | Animated films “Trolls” and “Trolls World Tour” |
Memoir | “Scrappy Little Nobody” |
Education | Deering High School |
Theater Career | Theater World Award and nominations for Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards |
Musical Achievements | Sang on various soundtracks for films and performed at events like the Kennedy Center Honors and Academy Awards |
Family | Daughter of Janice and William Kendrick, with an older brother who is an actor |
Academy Membership | Member of the Actors’ Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Recent TV Series | Starred in the short form series “Dummy” and received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination |
Recent Projects | Starred in HBO Max’s romantic comedy anthology series “Love Life” |
Current Work | Lead role in the science-fiction thriller “Stowaway” |
Anna Cooke Kendrick was born on August 9, 1985. She began her career when she was young, auditioning for theater productions in New York City. When she was 12 years old, she had a supporting role in the Broadway musical High Society in 1998. Her performance got her a Theater World Award and nominations for Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards.
6. Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff | Information |
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Full Name | Hilary Erhard Duff |
Birthdate | September 28, 1987 |
Birthplace | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Occupations | Actress, singer, author |
Years Active | 1993–present |
Spouses | Mike Comrie (m. 2010; div. 2016), Matthew Koma (m. 2019) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Haylie Duff (sister) |
Awards | Recipient of various accolades, including seven Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards |
Notable TV Series | Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004), Younger (2015–2021), How I Met Your Father (2022–present) |
Notable Films | The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003), A Cinderella Story (2004), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) |
Notable Albums | Metamorphosis (2003), Hilary Duff (2004), Most Wanted (2005), Dignity (2007) |
Best-Selling Albums | Metamorphosis, Hilary Duff |
Notable Achievements | Successful transition from Disney Channel to mainstream films, New York Times bestselling author, successful music career, ventures into business and fashion |
Hilary Erhard Duff was born in Houston, Texas, on September 28, 1987. Her parents are Susan Colleen Duff (née Cobb), a music producer and homemaker turned film, and Robert Erhard Duff, a partner in a series of convenience stores. Duff has one older sister named Haylie. She was raised between Houston and San Antonio, the locations of her father’s convenience stores.
7. Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne | Information |
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Full Name | Avril Ramona Lavigne |
Birthdate | September 27, 1984 |
Birthplace | Belleville, Ontario, Canada |
Citizenship | Canadian |
Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
Years Active | 1999–present |
Notable Achievements | – Best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist (Let Go, 2002) |
Joshua Sarubin was given the responsibility of overseeing Avril Ramona Lavigne‘s development and the process of her debut album. They spent many months in New York working with different co-writers, trying to create an individual sound for her. Sarubin told HitQuarters that they initially struggled; although early collaborations with songwriter-producers including Curt Frasca, Peter Zizzo and Sabelle Breer resulted in some good songs, they did not suit her or her voice.
8. Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson | Information |
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Full Name | Rachel Sarah Bilson |
Birthdate | August 25, 1981 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | Grossmont College |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1997–present |
Partner | Hayden Christensen (2007–2017) |
Children | 1 |
Parent | Danny Bilson (father) |
Relatives | Bruce Bilson (grandfather) |
TV Debut | The O.C. (2003) |
Film Debut | The Last Kiss (2006) |
Notable Roles | Summer Roberts in The O.C. (2003-2007) |
Awards | Teen Choice Awards: Choice Hottie Female, Choice TV Actress (Drama) |
Philanthropy | Co-host of the podcast “Welcome to the OC, Bitches!” with Melinda Clarke |
Fashion Ventures | Created the clothing line Edie Rose with DKNY Jeans |
Relationships | Dated Adam Brody |
Rachel Bilson has been recognized by multiple media sources as being a “fashion junkie”. Bilson has described herself as having a “vintage” sense of style and has noted Diane Keaton and Kate Moss as inspirations.
In late 2007, she approached DKNY Jeans with a view to design a clothing line with the fashion brand. Together Edie Rose was created. The collection was launched in September 2008.
9. Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell | Information |
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Full Name | Kristen Anne Bell |
Birthdate | July 18, 1980 (age 42) |
Birthplace | Huntington Woods, Michigan, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–present |
Spouse | Dax Shepard (m. 2013) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Tisch School of the Arts at New York University |
Broadway Debut | “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” – Becky Thatcher |
Breakthrough Role | “Veronica Mars” – Title character |
Awards | Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television for “Veronica Mars” |
Musical Talent | Starred as Mary Lane in “Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical” |
Superhero Series | “Heroes” – Portrayed Elle Bishop |
Comedy Series | “House of Lies” – Lead role as Jeannie van der Hooven |
Critically Acclaimed | “The Good Place” – Lead role as Eleanor Shellstrop |
Recent Streaming Series | Lead role in “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” |
Film Breakout Role | “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” – Title character |
Disney Princess | Voiced Princess Anna in the Disney animated films “Frozen,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet” |
Personal Background | Parents divorced when she was two years old; has half-siblings from both parents’ marriages |
High School | Attended Shrine Catholic High School |
College | Studied musical theater at Tisch School of the Arts, NYU |
Early Acting Experience | Appeared in newspaper advertisements and TV commercials |
Theatrical and TV Roles | Appeared in productions of “The Crucible,” “The Shield,” “Deadwood,” “Smallville” |
Veronica Mars Legacy | Starred in “Veronica Mars” series, film, and revival |
Comedy Films | Notable comedic film appearances in various movies |
In 1992, Kristen Anne Bell went to her first audition and won a dual role as a tree and a banana in a suburban Detroit theater’s production of Andy and Raggedy Ann. Bell’s mother had established her with an agent when she was 12, which allowed her to participate in newspaper advertisements for many Detroit retailers and TV commercials. She also started private acting lessons.
10. Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon | Information |
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Full Name | Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon |
Birthdate | March 22, 1976 |
Birthplace | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Education | Stanford University (dropped out) |
Occupations | Actress, Producer |
Years Active | 1991–present |
Spouses | Ryan Phillippe (m. 1999; div. 2007), Jim Toth (m. 2011; div. 2023) |
Children | 3 |
Awards | Academy Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Awards |
Accolades | Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world (2006, 2015), Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women (2019, 2021) |
Career Highlights | Academy Award for Best Actress for Walk the Line (2005) |
Notable Productions | Big Little Lies (2017–2019), The Morning Show (2019–present), Little Fires Everywhere (2020) |
Business Ventures | Owner of clothing company Draper James |
Advocacy | Involvement in children’s and women’s advocacy organizations |
Net Worth | Estimated net worth of $440 million (2023) |
Family | Parents: John Draper Witherspoon and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Witherspoon |
Descendant Claim | Claimed descent from John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence |
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon joined an open casting call for The Man in the Moon in 1991, intending to audition for a bit part; but instead was cast for the lead role of Dani Trant, a fourteen-year-old country girl who falls for the first time with her seventeen-year-old neighbor. According to The Guardian, Witherspoon’s performance made an early impression. Roger Ebert, a film critic commented, “Her first kiss is one of the most perfect little scenes I’ve ever seen in a movie.”
11. Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher | Information |
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Full Name | Carrie Fisher |
Birthdate | October 21, 1956 |
Birthplace | Burbank, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, Writer, Script Doctor |
Known For | Portraying Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films |
Film Credits | Star Wars (1977-1983), The Blues Brothers (1980), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), and more |
Writing Achievements | Author of semi-autobiographical novels and plays |
Awards | Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (posthumous) |
Legacy | Posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Carrie Frances Fisher “hid in books” when she was a child, becoming called in her family as “the bookworm.” She spent her earliest years writing poetry and reading classic literature. She studied in Beverly Hills High School until the age of 16, when she appeared as a singer and debutante in the hit Broadway revival Irene (1973), starring her mother. Fisher’s time on Broadway interfered with her education, resulting in her dropping out of high school.
12. Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks | Information |
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Full Name | Stevie Nicks |
Birthdate | May 26, 1948 |
Birthplace | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
Associated Acts | Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham Nicks |
Notable Albums | “Rumours”, “Bella Donna”, “The Wild Heart” |
Notable Hits | “Landslide”, “Rhiannon”, “Dreams”, “Edge of Seventeen” |
Achievements | Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee |
Influence | Regarded as the “Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll” |
Musical Style | Folk, Rock, Pop |
Personal Life | Relationships with Lindsey Buckingham, Don Henley, Joe Walsh |
Carrie Frances Fisher was born on May 26, 1948, to Barbara and Jess Nicks. She is of German, English, Irish, and Welsh ancestry.
Nicks’ grandfather, Aaron Jess “A.J.” Nicks Sr., taught her to sing duets with him by the time she was 14 years old. Her mother was protective, keeping her at home “more than most people” and fostered in her daughter a love of fairy tales.
13. Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams | Information |
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Full Name | Margaret Constance “Maisie” Williams |
Birthdate | April 15, 1997 |
Birthplace | Bristol, England |
Education | Norton Hill School |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 2011–present |
Known For | Game of Thrones (2011–2019) |
Partner | Reuben Selby (2019–2023) |
Margaret Constance Williams was born on 15 April 1997, in Bristol, to Hilary Frances (née Pitt), a university course administrator who later quit her job to support her Williams’s acting career, and Gary Williams. Her parents divorced when she was 4 months old. The youngest of four siblings – James, Ted, and Beth – Williams was raised by her mother and a stepfather in a three-bedroom council house in the village of Clutton, Somerset.
14. Ariel Winter
Ariel Winter | Information |
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Full Name | Ariel Winter |
Birthdate | January 28, 1998 |
Birthplace | Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, Voice Actress |
Known For | Alex Dunphy in “Modern Family” |
Awards | Four-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner |
Voice Work | Sofia the First, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, Phineas and Ferb |
Family | Sister: Shanelle Workman, Brother: Jimmy Workman |
Notable Films | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Speed Racer, Duress |
Personal Struggles | Emancipation, breast reduction surgery |
Education | Campbell Hall School, University of California, Los Angeles |
Relationships | Previously dated Levi Meaden, currently with Luke Benward |
Ariel Winter Workman got her first entertainment industry job in the 2002 Cool Whip commercial advertisement when she was four years old. She had her first TV role in an episode of Listen Up!, and followed it with participations in a variety of shows such as Monk, Bones, ER, and Freddie.
In the animated children’s show Phineas and Ferb, Winter voiced the character of Gretchen before winning the regular role of Alex Dunphy in the series Modern Family, which started in 2009 and ended in 2020.
15. Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss | Information |
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Full Name | Alexa Bliss |
Birth Name | Alexis Kaufman |
Birthdate | August 9, 1991 |
Birthplace | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Alma Mater | Ohio State University (BS) University of Akron (MA) |
Spouse(s) | Ryan Cabrera (married in 2022) |
Ring Name(s) | Alexa Bliss |
Billed Height | 5 ft 1 in |
Billed Weight | 102 lb |
Billed From | Columbus, Ohio |
Trained by | Mike Quackenbush WWE Performance Center |
Debut | September 20, 2013 |
Longest WWE Raw Women’s Championship Reign | 223 days |
Alexis Kaufman was born in 1991. At the age of 15, she had a life-threatening eating disorder, but turning to fitness competitions helped her overcome it. With her parents’ permission, she also received breast augmentation when she was 17 to help overcome her eating disorders by making her feel more feminine, as her breasts stayed small naturally when she finished puberty and helped contribute to her eating disorders.
16. Judi Dench
Judi Dench | Information |
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Full Name | Dame Judith Olivia Dench |
Birthdate | December 9, 1934 |
Birthplace | Heworth, York, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | Over six decades (1957–present) |
Notable Works | Shakespeare in Love, James Bond films, A Room with a View |
Spouse | Michael Williams (m. 1971; died 2001) |
Partner | David Mills (2010–present) |
Children | Finty Williams |
Awards | Academy Award, Tony Award, Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards, Olivier Awards |
Education | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Theatre Highlights | Old Vic Company, National Theatre Company, Royal Shakespeare Company |
Film Highlights | M in GoldenEye and eight James Bond films |
Oscar Nominations | Eight nominations, including one win for Shakespeare in Love |
Other Honorary Awards | BAFTA Fellowship Award, Society of London Theatre Special Award, British Film Institute Fellowship Award |
Family | Irish mother and English father; brother Jeffery Dench (actor); cousin of Rebekah Elmaloglou and Sebastian Elmaloglou (Greek-Australian actors); niece Emma Dench (historian of ancient Rome) |
Additional Information | Descendant of the Bille family of Danish aristocrats, including Tycho Brahe |
Early Years | Attended the Mount School; influenced by parents’ involvement in the theatre |
Training | Graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama with acting prizes, including the Gold Medal |
Professional Debut | 1957 with the Old Vic Company |
Stage and Film Highlights | Numerous Shakespearean roles; Sally Bowles in Cabaret; M in James Bond films; Academy Award win for Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love |
Directing | Made her directorial debut in 1988 with Renaissance Shakespeare on the Road |
Television Work | A Fine Romance, As Time Goes By, Who Do You Think You Are? |
Quaker | Became a Quaker during her school years |
Notable Collaborators | Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Vanessa Redgrave |
Judith Olivia Dench was born on 9 December 1934, in the Heworth area of York, the daughter of an English father and Irish mother. Her father, Reginald Arthur Dench MC & Bar, was a doctor from Dorset growing up primarily in Dublin and fighting on the Western Front in World War I; her mother, Eleanora Olive (née Jones), was born in Dublin.
17. Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney Kardashian | Information |
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Full Name | Kourtney Kardashian |
Birthdate | April 18, 1979 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other Names | Gayane Kardashian Barker |
Alma Mater | University of Arizona (BA) |
Occupations | Media personality, socialite |
Years Active | 2005–present |
Spouse | Travis Barker |
Partner(s) | Scott Disick |
Children | 3 |
Parents | Robert Kardashian, Kris Jenner |
Television Series | Keeping Up with the Kardashians |
Education | University of Arizona |
Business Ventures | Clothing lines, jewelry line |
Recent Projects | The Kardashians on Hulu, Lemme health brand |
Personal Life | Engagements, marriages, relationships, children |
Kourtney Mary Kardashian was born on April 18, 1979, to Kris (née Houghton) and Robert Kardashian. She has two younger sisters, Khloé and Kim, and a younger brother, Rob. Her parents divorced in 1991 and her mother married Bruce Jenner, the 1976 Summer Olympics decathlon winner (in 2015, Jenner changed her name to Caitlyn), later that year. Through their marriage, Kardashian gained step brothers Burton “Burt”, Brody, and Brandon; stepsister Casey; and later half-sisters Kylie and Kendall.
18. Isabela Moner
Isabela Moner | Information |
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Full Name | Isabela Yolanda Moner |
Birthdate | July 10, 2001 |
Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Citizenship | American |
Peruvian | Yes |
Occupations | Actress, Singer |
Years Active | 2013–present |
Notable Works | – Lead role of CJ Martin on the Nickelodeon series “100 Things to Do Before High School” |
Early Life | – Daughter of Katherine (born in Lima, Peru) and Patrick Moner (born in Louisiana) |
Musical Career | – Released an album titled “Stopping Time” in September 2015 |
Filmography | – Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) |
Isabela Yolanda Moner is a media personality and socialite who was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 18, 1979,. She is approximately five feet tall, 1 inch tall. Her net worth is $5 million, and her current salary is $50. Isabela had guest starred in the T.V. shows such as Mulaney, The Mysteries of Laura, The Goldbergs, and Black-ish. She has acted in the movies Sleeping With Other People and Beaches, released in 2015, 2016, and 2018 respectively.
19. Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci | Information |
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Full Name | Christina Ricci |
Birthdate | February 12, 1980 |
Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Occupations | Actress, Producer |
Years Active | 1990–present |
Spouses | James Heerdegen (m. 2013; div. 2021), Mark Hampton (m. 2021) |
Children | 2 |
Notable Achievements | Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, Primetime Emmy nominations |
Film Debut | Mermaids (1990) |
Breakout Role | Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (1991) |
Popular Films | Casper, Now and Then, The Ice Storm, Buffalo ’66, The Opposite of Sex, Sleepy Hollow, Monster, Penelope, Speed Racer, The Matrix Resurrections |
Television Appearances | Ally McBeal, Grey’s Anatomy, Pan Am, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, Z: The Beginning of Everything, Yellowjackets, Wednesday |
Broadway Debut | Time Stands Still (2010) |
Philanthropy | National spokesperson for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) |
Family Background | Italian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry |
Education | Attended Edgemont Elementary School, Glenfield Middle School, Montclair High School, Morristown–Beard School, Professional Children’s School |
Early Career Highlights | Starred in Mermaids, The Addams Family, and Addams Family Values |
Critical Acclaim | Nominated for a Golden Globe for The Opposite of Sex |
Box Office Success | Sleepy Hollow grossed over $300 million worldwide |
Emmy Award Nominations | Outstanding Guest Actress for Grey’s Anatomy, Outstanding Supporting Actress for Yellowjackets |
Advocacy Work | National spokesperson for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) |
Christina Ricci was born in Santa Monica, California, on February 12, 1980, the youngest of four children of Ralph Ricci and Sarah (née Murdoch). Her father had a varied career, including many jobs as a lawyer, gym teacher, primal scream therapist, and drug counselor. Her mother worked as a Ford Agency model during the 1960s and later became a real estate agent. Regarding her surname, she has stated, “The Italian blood has been bred out of me.
20. Lali Espósito
Lali Esp sito | Information |
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Full Name | Mariana “Lali” Espósito |
Nickname | Lali |
Birthdate | October 10, 1991 |
Birthplace | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Nationality | Argentine |
Occupations | Singer, Actress, Dancer, Model |
Years Active | 2003–present |
Famous For | Role in “Casi Ángeles” and Teen Angels band |
Musical Genres | Pop, Latin Pop, Dance, Hip Hop, Dubstep |
Labels | Sony Music Argentina |
Notable Works | Albums: “A Bailar”, “Soy”, “Brava”, “Libra” |
Awards | Multiple awards and nominations |
Mariana Espósito was born on February 12, 1980. She was cast as Roberta in 2004 in the juvenile telenovela Floricienta, created and produced by Cris Morena, which ran for 2 seasons on El Trece from 15 March 2004 to 2 December 2005. Floricienta was a record-smashing success in Latin America, Argentina, Europe, and Israel and has been broadcast in over 70 countries since its original run.
21. Bette Midler
Bette Midler | Information |
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Full Name | Bette Midler |
Birthdate | December 1, 1945 |
Birthplace | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Other Names | “The Divine Miss M” |
Occupations | Singer, Actress, Comedian, Author |
Years Active | 1965–present |
Spouse | Martin von Haselberg (m. 1984) |
Children | Sophie von Haselberg |
Awards | Four Golden Globe Awards, Three Grammy Awards, |
Musical Genres | Traditional Pop, Vocal, Pop, Musical Comedy |
Instruments | Vocals, Ukulele |
Labels | Atlantic, Warner Bros., Columbia, Warner Music Group |
Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, where her family was one of the Jewish families in a mostly Asian neighborhood. Her father, Fred Midler, worked at a Navy base in Hawaii as a painter, and was also a house painter, and her mother, Ruth (née Schindel), was a seamstress and housewife. Both of them were born in New Jersey. Midler was named after actress Bette Davis, although Davis pronounced her first name in 2 syllables, and Midler uses one.
22. Jenni Rivera
Jenni Rivera | Information |
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Full Name | Dolores Janney “Jenni” Rivera Saavedra |
Birthdate | July 2, 1969 |
Birthplace | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
Genres | Regional Mexican, Banda, Mariachi, Norteño |
Labels | Capitol/EMI Latin, Balboa Records, Sony Music, Fonovisa Records, Universal Music Latin Entertainment |
Notable Albums | Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida (2005) |
Notable Songs | Las Malandrinas |
Awards | Two Oye! Awards |
Best-Selling Artist | Named “top Latin artist of 2013” by Billboard magazine |
Humanitarian Efforts | Spokesperson for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence |
Tragic Plane Crash | Died in a plane crash near Monterrey on December 9, 2012 |
Family Background | Raised in Long Beach, California, in a tight-knit, musical household |
Educational Background | Graduated as class valedictorian after obtaining GED at a continuation school |
Musical Journey | Overcame challenges as a female artist in the male-dominated regional Mexican genre |
Legacy | Labeled the most important female figure and top-selling female artist in Regional Mexican music |
Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra was born on July 2, 1969, and grew up in Long Beach, California, to Pedro Rivera and Rosa Saavedra, both from Mexico. Her parents raised her and her sister and 4 brothers in a musical, tight-knit household; her brother Lupillo is also a Mexican musician. Rivera fluently spoke both English and Spanish. Her family introduced her to traditional Mexican music, including the genres of ranchera, banda, and norteña.
23. Ashley Olsen
Ashley Olsen | Information |
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Full Name | Ashley Olsen |
Birthdate | June 13, 1986 |
Birthplace | Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
Occupations | Businesswoman, fashion designer |
Acting Career | Started acting at nine months old, sharing the role of Michelle Tanner in Full House |
Fashion Ventures | Co-founded luxury brand The Row, Elizabeth and James, and more affordable lines Olsenboye and StyleMint |
Accomplishments | Co-authored the book “Influence” and is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America |
Personal Life | Married artist Louis Eisner in 2022 |
Philanthropy | Engaged in charitable efforts including “Pennies From Heaven” and Young Eisner Scholars |
Relationships | Previously dated Jared Leto, Lance Armstrong, and Justin Bartha |
Ashley Fuller Olsen was born on June 13, 1986. She is the daughter of David “Dave” Olsen, a mortgage banker and real estate developer, and Jarnette “Jarnie” Olsen (née Jones; b. 1954), a personal manager. Along with her twin, Mary-Kate, they have an older brother Trent, a younger sister and actress Elizabeth, and younger half-siblings Jake and Taylor (from their father’s second marriage). Her parents divorced in 1996.
24. Judith Sheindlin
Judith Sheindlin | Information |
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Full Name | Judith Susan Sheindlin |
Birthdate | October 21, 1942 |
Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Other Names | Judge Judy, Judy Justice |
Alma Mater | American University (BA), New York Law School (JD) |
Occupations | Court-show arbitrator, media personality, television producer, |
Years Active | 1965–present (television personality) |
Known for | Judge Judy (1996–2021), Judy Justice (2021–present) |
Spouses | Ronald Levy (m. 1964; div. 1976), Jerry Sheindlin (m. 1977; |
Children | 5 |
Relatives | Sarah Rose Levy (granddaughter) |
Sheindlin was born Judith Susan Blum on October 21, 1942, to Russian-Jewish and German-Jewish parents. She described her dentist father Murray as “the greatest thing since sliced bread”. Judith’s mother, Ethel, worked as an office manager. She described herself as “a meat and potatoes kind of gal.”
She graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, and American University in Washington, D.C., where Judith graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in government.
25. Billie Lourd
Billie Lourd | Information |
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Full Name | Billie Catherine Lourd |
Birthdate | July 17, 1992 (age 30) |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Education | Harvard-Westlake School, New York University (B.A.) |
Occupation | Actress |
Known For | Chanel #3 in Scream Queens, Lt. Connix in Star Wars sequel trilogy |
Parents | Carrie Fisher (mother), Bryan Lourd (father) |
Grandparents | Debbie Reynolds, Eddie Fisher |
Siblings | Ava (half-sister) |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Russian-Jewish, Scots-Irish/English |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Austen Rydell (m. 2022) |
Children | 2 |
In-Laws | Christopher Rydell (father-in-law), Mark Rydell (grandfather-in-law) |
Notable Roles | American Horror Story, Booksmart |
Additional Projects | Billionaire Boys Club, Ticket to Paradise, And Mrs |
Billie Catherine Lourd starred as Lieutenant Connix in the Star Wars sequel film The Force Awakens in 2015. On The 2017 Ellen DeGeneres Show, Lourd said that she auditioned for the main role of Rey, which ultimately went to Daisy Ridley. She also appeared in the second installment, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), and the third, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
26. Soleil Moon Frye
Soleil Moon Frye | Information |
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Full Name | Soleil Moon Frye |
Birthdate | August 6, 1976 |
Birthplace | Glendora, California, U.S. |
Education | San Fernando Valley Professional School |
Occupations | Actress, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
Notable Role | Penelope “Punky” Brewster in the sitcom “Punky Brewster” |
Years Active | 1982–present |
Spouse | Jason Goldberg (married in 1998, divorced in 2022) |
Children | 4 |
Parent | Virgil Frye (father) |
Relatives | Sean Frye (half-brother), Meeno Peluce (half-brother) |
Notable Projects | Directed films: “Wild Horses” (1998), “Sonny Boy” (2004), and “Kid 90” (2021) |
Book | “Happy Chaos: From Punky to Parenting and My Perfectly Imperfect Adventures in Between” |
Entrepreneurship | Co-founded The Little Seed, an eco-friendly children’s boutique, and P.S. XO party decoration kits |
Notable TV Hosting | “Home Made Simple” on the Oprah Winfrey Network (2013-2014) |
Recent Project | Starred in and directed the “Punky Brewster” reboot series (2021) |
Personal Life | Married Jason Goldberg in 1998, divorced in 2022, has four children |
Soleil Moon Frye was born in Glendora, California, on August 6, 1976. Her mother is talent caterer and agent Sondra Peluce (née Londy), and her father was actor Virgil Frye (1930-2012. She has two half-brothers, Meeno Peluce and Sean Frye, both former child actors. Frye’s parents divorced when she was two years old. She studied in a private school in Los Feliz, and attended San Fernando Valley Professional School in Burbank.
27. Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin | Information |
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Full Name | Abigail Breslin |
Birthdate | April 14, 1996 |
Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, Singer |
Years Active | 1999–present |
Spouse | Ira Kunyansky (married in 2023) |
Relatives | Spencer Breslin (brother) |
Rise to Prominence | Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at age 10 for “Little Miss Sunshine” |
Notable Films | Little Miss Sunshine, Zombieland, August: Osage County, Stillwater, and more |
Television Series | Starring role in “Scream Queens” |
Broadway Debut | Played Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker” |
Additional Talents | Singer |
Awards and Nominations | Academy Award nomination, Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, and more |
Personal Life | Disclosed experience with sexual assault and PTSD |
Abigail Breslin was born on April 14, 1996. Her career started at the age of 3 when she participated in a Toys “R” Us commercial. Breslin’s first acting role was in Signs (2002), directed by M. Night Shyamalan, in which she played Bo Hess, the daughter of Graham Hess (Mel Gibson), the main character. Signs got mostly positive reviews and was a box office big success, grossing $408 million worldwide.
28. Rosie Perez
Rosie Perez | Information |
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Full Name | Rosie Perez |
Birthdate | September 6, 1964 |
Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Education | Los Angeles City College |
Occupations | Actress, Choreographer, Dancer, Activist |
Years Active | 1983–present |
Notable Films | Do the Right Thing (1989) |
Notable TV Shows | In Living Color (1990–1994) |
Notable Awards | Primetime Emmy Award nominations for In Living Color and The Flight Attendant |
Other Endeavors | Choreographed music videos for Janet Jackson, Bobby Brown, Diana Ross, LL Cool J, and The Boys |
Activism | Advocate for Puerto Rican rights |
Relationships | Former spouse: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld (m. 1998; div. 2001) |
Notable Recognition | NHMC Impact Awards – Outstanding Performance in a Series (2021) |
At the age of 19, Rosie Perez started her career in the early 1980s as a dancer on Soul Train. As a student at Los Angeles City College, with intentions to major in biochemistry, Perez said she relieved stress by going to nightclubs for ladies’ night. A talent scout from Soul Train asked her to appear on the show. Perez was not a professional dancer, but loved it so much she dropped out of school.
29. Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar | Information |
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Full Name | Pat Benatar |
Birth Name | Patricia Mae Giraldo (née Andrzejewski) |
Birthdate | January 10, 1953 |
Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Rock singer, songwriter |
Genres | Rock, hard rock, pop rock |
Albums Sold | Over 35 million worldwide |
Notable Achievements | Four-time Grammy Award winner |
Induction | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 |
Spouse(s) | Dennis Benatar (m. 1972; div. 1979) Neil Giraldo (m. 1982) |
Children | 2 |
By 1983 Patricia Mae Andrzejewski had built a reputation for singing about “tough” subject matters, best exemplified by one of the most famous hits of her career, “Love Is a Battlefield” (penned by noted hit songwriter Holly Knight with Mike Chapman), released in December 1983. By then, Benatar’s sound had mellowed from hard rock to more atmospheric pop and the story-based video clip for “Love Is a Battlefield” was aimed squarely at MTV, even featuring her in a Michael Jackson-inspired group dance number, using Jackson’s Beat It director Bob Giraldi and choreographer Michael Peters.
30. Geri Halliwell
Geri Halliwell | Information |
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Full Name | Geri Halliwell |
Birthdate | August 6, 1972 |
Birthplace | Watford, Hertfordshire, England |
Other Names | Geri Horner, Ginger Spice |
Occupations | Singer, songwriter, author, actress |
Years Active | 1994–present |
Spouse | Christian Horner (m. 2015) |
Children | 2 |
Genres | Pop, dance-pop |
Labels | Virgin, EMI, Capitol, Innocent, Sony Music Australia, Eastwest |
Member of | Spice Girls |
Notable Achievements | – Rose to prominence as Ginger Spice in the Spice Girls, the best-selling female group of all time |
Geraldine Estelle Halliwell was born at Watford General Hospital in Watford, Hertfordshire, on 6 August 1972, the daughter of Laurence Francis Halliwell (1922–1993) and Ana María (née Hidalgo). Her father was of English, Swedish, and a “bit of French” descent, while her mother is Spanish, hailing from Huesca. Her paternal grandfather was Swedish, though born in Korsnäs, Finland.
31. Constance Wu
Constance Wu | Information |
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Full Name | Constance Wu |
Birthdate | March 22, 1982 |
Birthplace | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Education | State University of New York, Purchase (BFA) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 2006–present |
Children | 2 |
Notable Recognition | Included on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world |
Notable Awards | Nominated for a Golden Globe Award, four Critics’ Choice Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and two TCA Awards |
Breakthrough Role | Jessica Huang in the ABC television comedy “Fresh Off the Boat” |
Career Milestone | Starred as Rachel Chu in the romantic comedy-drama film “Crazy Rich Asians,” becoming the first actress of Asian descent in over 40 years to be nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical |
Memoir | Published “Making a Scene” to critical success, addressing media controversy and mental health issues |
Family Background | Parents emigrated from Taiwan |
Parent’s Profession | Father is a biology and genetics professor; mother is a computer programmer |
Academic Achievement | Graduated from State University of New York at Purchase’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting |
Film Breakthrough | Starred in the film “Crazy Rich Asians,” featuring an all-Asian cast, receiving critical acclaim and nominations for various awards |
Recent Projects | Starred in “Hustlers” and “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” |
Activism | Advocates for Chinese representation in U.S. media and promotes diversity in the film industry |
Humanitarian Efforts | Worked with Miry’s List, supporting newly arrived immigrants and refugee families |
In 2014, Constance Wu appeared in Sundance Screenwriters’ Lab with two emerging Asian-American directors, Christopher Yogi and Yung Chang, in what she felt was a unique opportunity to support fellow Asian storytellers. In 2014, after landing a role in an unsuccessful comedy pilot, Wu won the lead role in the ABC comedy series Fresh Off the Boat alongside Randall Park.
32. Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo | Information |
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Full Name | Janeane Marie Garofalo |
Birthdate | September 28, 1964 |
Birthplace | Newton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Medium | Stand-up, film, television, radio |
Years Active | 1985–present |
Genres | Alternative comedy |
Occupation | Comedian, actress, radio host |
Notable Shows | The Ben Stiller Show, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live |
Notable Movies | The Truth About Cats and Dogs, Wet Hot American Summer, Reality Bites |
Awards | Two Primetime Emmy Award nominations |
Education | Providence College (History and American Studies) |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Italian/Irish |
Residence | New York City, United States |
Special Skills | Observational comedy, social commentary |
Janeane Marie Garofalo was born in Newton, New Jersey, the daughter of Carmine and Joan Garofalo. Her father is a former executive at Exxon. Her mother was a secretary, in the petrochemical industry, who died of cancer when Janeane was 24. . Garofalo is of Italian and Irish descent. She was raised in various places, including Ontario, California; Madison, New Jersey; and Houston, Texas, where she graduated from James E. Taylor High School.
33. Danielle Fishel
Danielle Fishel | Information |
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Full Name | Danielle Christine Fishel |
Birthdate | May 5, 1981 |
Birthplace | Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma Mater | California State University, Fullerton |
Occupation | Actress, Director, Model, Television Personality |
Years Active | 1992–present |
Notable Works | Topanga Lawrence on “Boy Meets World” and “Girl Meets World” |
Spouses | Tim Belusko (2013-2016), Jensen Karp (2018-present) |
Children | 2 |
Height | 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) |
In 1993, at 12 years old, Danielle Christine Fishel started her famous role as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews on the ABC series Boy Meets World. Originally written as a small part, Topanga became a recurring role. After a successful year, she became a show regular. Her character was an intelligent, sparky girl who was mature beyond her years; Fishel replaced the nerdy Stuart Minkus as the brains of the class. The show ended in 2000 after 7 years.
34. Mara Wilson
Mara Wilson | Information |
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Full Name | Mara Elizabeth Wilson |
Birthdate | July 24, 1987 |
Birthplace | Burbank, California, U.S. |
Education | New York University (BFA) |
Occupation | Actress, Writer |
Notable Films | “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993), “Matilda” (1996), “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) |
Rise to Prominence | Natalie Hillard in “Mrs. Doubtfire” and Matilda Wormwood in “Matilda” |
Personal Challenges | Diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
Awards | YoungStar Award for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film |
Current Endeavors | Podcast appearances, storytelling show, writing projects |
Mental Health Advocacy | Collaboration with mental health charity Project UROK |
Personal Life | Resides in Queens borough of New York City, came out as bisexual in 2017 |
Social Commentary | Defended Millie Bobby Brown against sexualization, discussed parallels with Britney Spears |
Mara Elizabeth Wilson was born on July 24, 1987. When she was five years old, she got interested in acting after watching her older brother Danny appear in TV commercials. Her parents were initially disinclined, but eventually agreed to allow her to act. After participating in several commercials for businesses like Bank of America, Lunchables, Texaco, and Marshalls, Wilson was invited to audition for the 1993 comedy film Mrs. Doubtfire.
35. Sheena Easton
Sheena Easton | Information |
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Full Name | Sheena Easton |
Birth Name | Sheena Shirley Orr |
Birthdate | 27 April 1959 |
Birthplace | Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Genres | Pop, dance, R&B, adult contemporary, soul, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years Active | 1978–present |
Labels | EMI, MCA, Universal, RT Industries |
Grammy Awards | Six-time nominee, two-time winner |
Record Sales | Over 40 million records sold worldwide |
Billboard Achievement | First artist with Top 5 hits on all primary singles charts |
Notable Collaborations | Prince, Kenny Rogers, David Foster, Luis Miguel, Nile Rodgers |
Education | Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama |
Major Hits | “Morning Train (Nine to Five),” “For Your Eyes Only,” “Strut” |
Personal Background | Raised by a hardworking single mother |
Career Beginnings | Discovered on “The Big Time: Pop Singer” |
International Success | Achieved popularity with multiple chart-topping hits |
Sheena Shirley Orr was born on 27 April 1959, the youngest of 6 children of steel mill laborer Alex and Annie Orr. She has 2 brothers, Alex and Robert, and 3 sisters, Marilyn, Morag, and Anessa. Her earliest-famous public performance as a singer was in 1964 at the age of 5, when she sang “Early One Morning” for her aunt and uncle and various relatives at the couple’s 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
36. Susanna Hoffs
Susanna Hoffs | Information |
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Full Name | Susanna Lee Hoffs |
Birthdate | January 17, 1959 (age 64) |
Birthplace | Newport Beach, California |
Education | Palisades High School, University of California, Berkeley (BA) |
Occupations | Singer, guitarist, songwriter, actress, author |
Years Active | 1978–present |
Known For | Founding member of the Bangles, hit songs: “Manic Monday,” “Eternal Flame,” “In Your Room” |
Spouse | Jay Roach (m. 1993) |
Children | 2 |
Genres | Rock, pop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Film Career | Appeared in films such as “Stony Island,” “The Haircut,” “The Allnighter” |
Solo Albums | “When You’re a Boy” (1991), “Susanna Hoffs” (1996), “Someday” (2012), “Bright Lights” (2021), “The Deep End” (2023) |
Collaborations | Formed the faux British 1960s band Ming Tea with Mike Myers and Matthew Sweet, worked with Matthew Sweet on cover albums |
Author | Published her first novel, “This Bird Has Flown” (April 2023) |
Family Background | Daughter of Tamar Simon Hoffs (film director/writer/producer) and Joshua Allen Hoffs (psychoanalyst), granddaughter of a rabbi |
Education and Career Journey | Studied at University of California, Berkeley, initially interested in dance but later pursued music, formed band the Bangles |
Bangles Career | Co-founded the Bangles in 1981, released albums such as “All Over the Place” (1984), “Different Light” (1986), “Everything” (1988), notable hits: “Manic Monday,” “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “In Your Room,” “Eternal Flame” |
Public Perception | Often perceived as the lead singer of the Bangles, starred in the film “The Allnighter,” gained celebrity status |
Musical Influences | Inspired by classic rock bands like the Beatles and the Beach Boys, as well as punk rock |
Susanna Lee Hoffs was born on January 17, 1959. She released a solo album, When You’re a Boy”, in 1991, which spawned a U.S Top 40 hit with “My Side of the Bed”. In the UK the single landed at No. 44, for only 4 weeks on chart, and the album also landed decently in Europe.
Hoffs recorded another album in 1993–94, prior to leaving Columbia Records, but it went unreleased. In 1996, Hoffs released her second solo album, Susanna Hoffs.
37. Jane Levy
Jane Levy | Information |
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Full Name | Jane Colburn Levy |
Birthdate | December 29, 1989 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma Mater | Stella Adler Studio of Acting |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 2011–present |
Spouse | Jaime Freitas (m. 2011; div. 2013) |
Notable TV Role | Lead role in Suburgatory (2011-2014) |
Film Debut | Evil Dead (2013) |
Collaboration with | Director Fede Álvarez in Evil Dead (2013) and Don’t Breathe (2016) |
Golden Globe Nomination | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist |
Jane Levy was born on December 29, 1989. She moved to Los Angeles after 2 years in New York City. In early 2011, she played the role of character Mandy Milkovich, her first television role, during season one of the Showtime comedy-drama Shameless. In March 2011, Levy landed the first lead role of her acting career on the sitcom Suburgatory, with Cheryl Hines and Jeremy Sisto, forcing Emma Greenwell to replace Levy in her Shameless role for season 2 onward.
38. Emily Browning
Emily Browning | Information |
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Full Name | Emily Jane Browning |
Birthdate | 7 December 1988 (age 34) |
Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years Active | 1998–present |
Spouse | Eddie O’Keefe |
Alma Mater | Not available |
Awards | Australian Film Institute International Award (2005) |
Notable Films | Ghost Ship (2002), Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), The Uninvited (2009), Sucker Punch (2011), Sleeping Beauty (2011), Pompeii (2014), Legend (2015) |
TV Series | American Gods (2017-2021), The Affair (2018-2019) |
Emily Jane Browning was born on December 7, 1988. In 2012, she replaced actress Ophelia Lovibond as the female lead in the movie Summer in February. The movie is based on the book of the same title, by Jonathan Smith. She was cast in God Help the Girl, a musical film by Sebastian and Belle front-man Stuart Murdoch in July 2012. She played Eve, and the role required live singing. Filming on the production started on 8 July 2012 and finished on 12 August 2012.
39. Rachael Harris
Rachael Harris | Information |
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Full Name | Rachael Harris |
Born | January 12, 1968 |
Age | 55 years old |
Birthplace | Worthington, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress, Comedian |
Known For | Starring as Dr. Linda Martin in Lucifer |
Improv Troupe | The Groundlings |
Off-Broadway | Performance in Love, Loss, and What I Wore |
TV Debut | SeaQuest DSV |
Notable TV Roles | The WB’s Sister, Sister |
Film Debut | Treehouse Trolls |
Notable Films | Best in Show |
TV Commercials | Dinty Moore, Avis, Expedia, Quaker Oats, T-Mobile, GEICO |
Education | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Otterbein College |
Marriages | Adam Paul |
Children | Two |
In 1992, Rachael Elaine Harris debuted on film in the film Treehouse Trolls as the Treehouse Mom. She recalls the experience, “But Treehouse Trolls, that just came out of an audition in this shitty theater. Like, it wasn’t even a theater. It was a room. Near Times Square. And I was like, “I hope this is a legitimate audition. I could be going in for a porn. I don’t know”.” Her film participations include roles in Kicking & Screaming, A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, Kicking & Screaming, Daddy Day Care, and Best in Show.
40. Jessica Parker Kennedy
Jessica Parker Kennedy | Information |
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Full Name | Jessica Parker Kennedy |
Birthdate | October 3, 1984 (age 38) |
Birthplace | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse | Ronen Rubinstein (m. 2022) |
Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | Canadian |
Ethnicity | Black, Italian, Russian |
Religion | Jewish |
Notable Roles | Melissa Glaser in “The Secret Circle” |
Notable Appearances | “Smallville” |
Notable Achievements | Joined the CW’s Arrowverse as Nora West-Allen/XS |
Jessica Parker Kennedy portrayed supervillain Plastique in the TV series Smallville, the role of Tami in the comedy film Another Cinderella Story in 2008 and the recurring appearance as Natalee on the TV series Kaya on MTV in 2007.
She was originally cast in the J. J. Abrams-produced spy drama series Undercovers as the younger sister of the female lead but was later replaced by Mekia Cox. She also played Melissa Glaser in the CW series The Secret Circle, until the show was canceled after a season in May 2012.
41. Alexa Vega
Alexa Vega | Information |
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Full Name | Alexa Ellesse PenaVega (née Vega) |
Birthdate | August 27, 1988 |
Birthplace | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer |
Years Active | 1993–present |
Spouses | Sean Covel (m. 2010; div. 2012), Carlos PenaVega (m. 2014) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Makenzie Vega (sister) |
Known For | Spy Kids film series, Sleepover, Ruby & the Rockits |
Film Debut | Twister (1996) |
Notable TV Series | Ruby & the Rockits, Big Time Rush |
Broadway Appearance | Hairspray |
Music Career | Songs for Spy Kids films, Repo! The Genetic Opera, The Devil’s Carnival |
Faith | Christian |
YouTube Channel | La Vida PenaVega (formerly LexLovesLos) |
In 1996, Alexa Ellesse Vega starred as Jo Harding in Twister. She guest-starred in many TV shows and movies, including ER, Follow the Stars Home, The Bernie Mac Show, and Ghost Whisperer. Vega became famous worldwide in 2001 after starring as “Carmen Cortez” in Spy Kids. The first Spy Kids film was a huge success, and two sequels, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over were filmed. During the shooting of the films she performed most of her own stunts.
42. Madison Iseman
Madison Iseman | Information |
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Full Name | Madison Iseman |
Birthdate | February 14, 1997 (age 26) |
Birthplace | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Known For | – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – Jumanji: The Next Level – Fear of Rain – Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween – Annabelle Comes Home – I Know What You Did Last Summer |
Education | Virtual School |
Parents | Susan Iseman (Mother) John Iseman (Father, Dentist) |
Notable TV Series | – Still the King – Modern Family – Henry Danger |
Notable Films | – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – Jumanji: The Next Level – Annabelle Comes Home – Fear of Rain |
Other Projects | Knights of the Zodiac (Released in May 2023) |
Church Affiliation | First United Methodist Church |
Pets | Cat |
In April 2019, Madison Iseman was cast in the lead role of Rain Burroughs in the film Fear of Rain, which premiered in February 2021. In January 2021, she was cast in the television series I Know What You Did Last Summer, part of the franchise of the same name, in which she played twins Allison and Lennon. The series was canceled after one season in 2022. She will star alongside Mackenyu, Famke Janssen and Sean Bean in Knights of the Zodiac, the live-action film adaptation of the manga series Saint Seiya, which is set for release in 2023.
43. Karrueche Tran
Karrueche Tran | Information |
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Full Name | Karrueche Tran |
Birthdate | May 17, 1988 |
Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupations | Actress, Model, Entrepreneur |
Partners | Chris Brown (2010–2015), Victor Cruz (2017–2021) |
Years Active | 2009–present |
Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Brown |
Agency | Blood Law Group |
Web Series | The Bay (2013–2016, 2020–2021) |
Daytime Emmy Awards | 3 wins |
TNT Series | Claws (2017–present) |
Film Roles | 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015), PrXde (2015), Only for One Night (2016) |
Collaborations | KaePop with ColourPop Cosmetics |
Daytime Emmy Win | Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Daytime Fiction Program (2021) |
Other Projects | Host of Upcycle Nation (2022), Co-star on MTV’s Ridiculousness (2023) |
Restraining Order | Granted against Chris Brown (2017) |
Religious Affiliation | Christian |
Karrueche Minters started her career in the fashion industry as a personal shopper. She worked at Nordstrom, which is located at the Westfield Topanga mall in Canoga Park, California from 2009 to 2012. After that, Tran worked as a freelance stylist in Hollywood. In 2011, she first got public attention when she started dating R&B singer Chris Brown.
Around that time, she began modeling for local brands. Tran was the face of Lady Crooks, the women’s division under the streetwear brand Crooks and Castles for their Summer 2013 collection.
44. Lorrie Morgan
Lorrie Morgan | Information |
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Full Name | Lorrie Morgan |
Birthdate | June 27, 1959 |
Birthplace | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Occupations | Musician, Singer, Actress |
Years Active | 1972–present |
Spouses | Ron Gaddis, Keith Whitley, Brad Thompson, Jon Randall, Sammy Kershaw, Randy White |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | George Morgan (father) |
Genres | Country |
Greatest Hits | Lorrie Morgan’s “Reflections: Greatest Hits” album is certified double platinum by the RIAA. |
Chart Success | Lorrie Morgan has achieved over 40 chart entries on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, including three number-one singles. |
Notable Duets | Lorrie Morgan has recorded duets with Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton. |
Grand Ole Opry | Lorrie Morgan is a member of the Grand Ole Opry. |
Vocal Style | Lorrie Morgan’s singing voice is often compared to Tammy Wynette, known for its dramatic and powerful quality. |
Platinum Albums | Lorrie Morgan’s albums “Leave the Light On,” “Something in Red,” and “Watch Me” are certified platinum by the RIAA. |
Gold Album | Lorrie Morgan’s album “War Paint” is certified gold by the RIAA. |
Loretta Lynn Morgan was born on June 27, 1959. Her work at Acuff-Rose led to her signing with that company’s Hickory Records label, which issued 2 singles in 1979: “Tell Me I’m Only Dreaming” and “Two People in Love” written by Liz Anderson and Eddy Raven, respectively. Both singles made the lower parts of the Hot Country Songs charts that year. Another single, “I’m Completely Satisfied with You”, featured electronically overdubbed vocals of her father. It also made the charts by year’s end.
45. Leslie Caron
Leslie Caron | Information |
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Full Name | Leslie Caron |
Birthdate | July 1, 1931 |
Birthplace | Boulogne-sur-Seine, Paris, France |
Citizenship | France, United States |
Occupations | Actress, dancer |
Years Active | 1951–present |
Awards and Nominations | Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, Primetime Emmy Award |
Notable Films | An American in Paris, Lili, Gigi, The L-Shaped Room, Chocolat |
Last Surviving Star | One of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema |
Other Notable Works | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Falcon Crest, The Durrells |
Spouses | Geordie Hormel, Peter Hall, Michael Laughlin |
Children | Christopher Hall, Jennifer Caron Hall |
Recent Recognition | Oldie of the Year Award (2021) |
Hollywood Walk of Fame | Inducted on December 8, 2009 |
Leslie Claire Margaret Caron was initially a ballerina. Gene Kelly discovered her talent in the Roland Petit company “Ballet des Champs Elysées” and cast her to participate opposite him in the musical An American in Paris in 1951, a role for which a pregnant Cyd Charisse was originally cast. The sunshine, prosperity, and abundance of California was a cultural shock to Caron. She had lived in Paris during the German occupation, which left her anemic and malnourished.
46. Queen Naija
Queen Naija | Information |
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Full Name | Queen Naija Bulls |
Birthdate | October 17, 1995 |
Birthplace | Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
Genres | R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Media Personality |
Years Active | 2014–present |
Labels | Capitol Records |
Spouses | Christopher Sails (m. 2014, div. 2018) |
Partner | Clarence White (2018-present) |
Children | 2 |
Debut EP | “Queen Naija” (2018) |
Debut Album | “Missunderstood” (2020) |
Notable Songs | “Medicine,” “Karma,” “Pack Lite,” “Lie to Me” |
Achievements | Three singles certified platinum by RIAA |
American Idol | Contestant on season 13 |
YouTube Career | Started as a vlogger on YouTube |
Signed to Capitol Records | April 25, 2018 |
EP Description | Emotional journey with songs referencing heartbreak, motherhood, and finding new love |
Butterfly Tour | Mini tour across 19 US cities, started on October 17, 2021 |
Collaborative YouTube Channel | “Royal Family” with boyfriend Clarence White |
In January 2018, Queen Naija Bulls did an interview video for the song “Medicine” with Genius. She documented on her YouTube channel a few meetings with record labels that she joined with her team/management. By March 2018, Queen’s initial song post of “Medicine” had more than 10 million views. An official music video was released a month later. The video acquired 4.5 million views on the day of its release, and has over 150+ million views as of December 2019.
47. Antonia Thomas
Antonia Thomas | Information |
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Full Name | Antonia Laura Thomas |
Date of Birth | November 3, 1986 |
Birthplace | London, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Actress |
Known For | Alisha Daniels in “Misfits”, Evie Douglas in “Lovesick”, Dr. Claire Browne in “The Good Doctor” |
Education | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BA), National Youth Theatre |
Family | Jamaican mother (Veronica Thomas, Psychologist) |
Career Highlights | Cast as Alisha Daniels in “Misfits” |
In 2009, Antonia Laura Thomas was cast as Alisha Daniels in Misfits, a day after leaving Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. In late 2011, she confirmed her exit from Misfits, telling that she had an “amazing time” on the show. She appeared in the MV for the Coldplay song “Charlie Brown” in 2012.
In 2013, Thomas was in the film Sunshine on Leith. A year later, she played the role of Evie in the British rom-com television show Scrotal Recall which aired on Channel 4.
48. Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler | Information |
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Full Name | Kellie Dawn Pickler |
Birthdate | June 28, 1986 |
Birthplace | Albemarle, North Carolina, U.S. |
Occupation | Country music singer, songwriter, actress, television personality |
American Idol | Contestant on Season 5, finished in 6th place |
Debut Album | “Small Town Girl” (2006), certified gold by the RIAA |
Notable Singles | “Red High Heels” reached No. 15 on Billboard Hot Country Songs chart |
Dancing with the Stars | Winner of the sixteenth season in 2013 |
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame | Inducted in 2016 |
TV Talk Show Host | Co-hosted “Pickler & Ben” from 2017 to 2019 |
Record Labels | 19 Recordings, BNA Records, Black River Entertainment |
At the age of 19, Kellie Dawn Pickler auditioned for American Idol in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the fall of 2005. She sang both Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing” and Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone”. The judges sent her to Hollywood. She advanced through the semi-final rounds in February. On March 9, she got into the Top 12.
Pickler was among judge Simon Cowell’s favorites. He once predicted Pickler would be in the final 3, and said he preferred her over the previous season’s winner, Carrie Underwood.
49. Amy Sedaris
Amy Sedaris | Information |
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Full Name | Amy Sedaris |
Birthdate | March 29, 1961 |
Birthplace | Endicott, New York, U.S. |
Occupations | Actress, Comedian, Writer |
Years Active | 1990–present |
Notable Appearances | The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Strangers with Candy, BoJack Horseman, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt |
Filmography | Maid in Manhattan, School of Rock, Elf, Bewitched, Chicken Little, Shrek the Third, The Lion King |
Television Series | The Heart, She Holler, At Home with Amy Sedaris, No Activity, Broad City, Difficult People |
Voice Acting | BoJack Horseman, American Dad!, SpongeBob SquarePants, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, The Lion King |
Books | Wigfield, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence |
Accolades | Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series |
Published Articles | Contributions to The Believer magazine and other publications |
A former member of Annoyance Theater comedy troupes and Chicago-based Second City, Amy Louise Sedaris‘ first major foray into television started on the 1995 Comedy Central sketch series Exit 57, which also starred Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert. For her performance, Sedaris was nominated for Best Comedy Actress in the 17th CableACE Award and the series was nominated for Best Comedy Series. It ran for a total of 2 seasons.
50. Angela Kinsey
Angela Kinsey | Information |
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Full Name | Angela Kinsey |
Birthdate | June 25, 1971 |
Birthplace | Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
Education | Baylor University (BA) |
Occupation | Actress |
Notable Roles | Angela Martin in “The Office” (2005–2013) |
Achievements | Co-host of the award-winning podcast “Office Ladies” |
Philanthropy | Supporter of Alley Cat Allies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cats |
Angela Faye Kinsey relocated to Los Angeles and had improvisation classes at iO West and with The Groundlings. After a two-woman show at iO, she was an operator at 1-800-Dentist and made small one-episode participations in various sitcoms. Kinsey voiced the character “Angela” on 2 episodes of King of the Hill. She starred as a receptionist named Pam Beesly for the American version of The Office in early 2005. After being told by producers that she was “a little too feisty for Pam”, Kinsey was called back to play the role of Angela Martin.