Famous birthplaces - Some say you can tell a lot about a person by where they came from. Maybe it's their accent or the way they dress, but many people can't hide their roots. Find out where some of our favorite famous people were born.
Ben Affleck
Benjamin Geza Affleck was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California, USA but raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He was born to parents Tim Affleck, a social worker, who is now divorced from Ben's mother Chris Affleck (nee' Boldt) a school teacher. Ben also has a younger brother, actor Casey Affleck, who was born in 1975. Ben wanted to be an actor ever since he could remember and his first acting experience was for a Burger King commercial, when he was on the PBS mini-series "The Voyage of the Mimi" (1984). It was also at that age when Ben met his lifelong friend and fellow actor, Matt Damon. They played little league together and took drama classes together.
Maya Angelou
Writer and African American activist Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Maya Angelou's five autobiographical novels were met with critical and popular success. Her volume of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. In 1993, Angelou wrote a poem for Clinton's inauguration. In 2008, she earned a NAACP Award.
Warren Buffett
Businessman and investor Warren Buffett was born on August 30,1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Investing by age 11, Buffett was running a small business at 13. Buffett later started the firm Buffett Partnership in Omaha, with huge success. In 2006, Buffett announced that he would give his entire fortune away to charity (est. $62 bil.), the largest act of charitable giving in United States history.usinessman and investor. Born Warren Edward Buffett on August 30,1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffett's father Howard worked as stockbroker and served as U.S. Congressman. His mother, Leila Stahl Buffett, was a homemaker. Buffett was the second of three children and the only boy.
Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert is a political satirist, writer and television host. After earning a degree in theatre from Northwestern, he joined the Second City comedy improv troupe in Chicago. In 1997, he started at The Daily Show, gaining fame for portraying a correspondent in news parodies. In 2005, he became the host of The Colbert Report, taking on the guise of a self-important conservative commentator.(born May 13, 1964, Washington, D.C., U.S.) American actor and comedian, who was perhaps best known as the host of The Colbert Report, an ironic send-up of television news programs.
Ann Curry
Ann Curry is an American television journalist. She grew up as an army brat, moving every few years, eventually graduating from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism in 1978. After interning, she became the first female news reporter for KGW in Portland. Curry started with NBC in 1990, moving up to anchor Dateline NBC. In 2011, she began co-anhoring NBC's Today program.Television journalist. Born November 19, 1956 in the U.S. Territory of Guam. Ann Curry??s father was an American of predominantly French and Scots-Irish descent who met her Japanese mother during the U.S. occupation of Japan following World War II. Her childhood followed her father??s military career, and she was raised in San Diego and Alameda, California, Japan, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Ashland, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in 1978.
Tom Cruise
Born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, on July 3rd, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, Tom Cruise became interested in acting when he won the lead in a high school production of Guys and Dolls. His role in 1981's Taps, his second film, caught critics' attention, and he eventually went on to star in many box office hits. He is currently married to his third wife, Katie Holmes, with whom he has a daughter, Suri.Actor. Born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, on July 3rd, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, to Mary and Thomas Mapother. Cruise's mother was an amateur actress and schoolteacher, and his father was an electrical engineer. His family moved around a great deal when Cruise was a child in order to accommodate his father's career.
Hugh Hefner
Starting with $8000 raised from investors, Hugh Hefner transformed the adult entertainment industry with his ground breaking publication, Playboy. From the first issue featuring Marylin Monroe in 1953, Playboy has expanded into a multimillion dollar enterprise consisting of publication, internet and television ventures mirroring the personal life of its founder, considered a rebel in his own right.Magazine Publisher, Entrepreneur. Born April 9, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois. Hugh Marston Hefner was the elder of two sons born to Grace and Glenn Hefner, strict Methodists with deep Midwestern roots. Hefner went to Sayre Elementary School and then to Steinmetz High School on the west side of Chicago where, reportedly, his IQ was 152. His teachers, however, described him as "unenthusiastic." While in high school he founded a school newspaper, showing early signs of his journalistic talents.
Michael Jordan
Professional basketball player Michael Jordan was born February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn. Jordan left college after his junior year to join the NBA. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls, he helped the team make it to the playoffs. For his efforts there, he received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. With five regular-season MVPs and three All-Professional basketball player, Olympic athlete, businessperson, actor. Born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. Considered one of the best basketball players ever, Michael Jordan dominated the sport from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s. He led the Chicago Bulls to six national championships as well as earned the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Most Valuable Player Award five times.
Stacy Keibler
Longtime WWE darling Stacy Keibler began entertaining wrestling fans in 1999 after winning a contest held by the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling's dance troupe, the Nitro Girls. Standing 5 feet 11 inches tall, however, lent itself to a different medium within the wrestling world; namely, inside of the ring. Nicknamed "Legs," Keibler was tall enough to step over the middle of the three ropes enclosing the ring. She went on to complete this rare feat many times throughout the course of her career with the WWE, more than occasionally to wrestle with a fellow WWE Diva (her competitors, among others, included Trish_Stratus, Lita, Molly Holly, and Victoria). Keibler's roots in dancing helped keep her in the spotlight after her contract with the WWE expired in 2006; ABC's popular Dancing With the Stars featured Keibler in its second season. Though she didn't win -- that honor went to Drew_Lachey and Cheryl_Burke -- she was undoubtedly one of the show's most talented contestants, and earned a rare perfect score from the judges for her samba early in the competition. Lately, the former WWE star has been seen on the red carpet with her Hollywood beau, but she stays connected to her birthplace.
Giada De Laurentiis
The granddaughter of famed producer Dino De Laurentiis, Giada De Laurentiis was born on August 22, 1970, in Rome, Italy. She moved to the United States at the age of 7. Inheriting a passion for cooking, De Laurentiis studied at Le Cordon Bleu. She worked as a caterer before landing her first cooking show, Everyday Italian. Today she is a best-selling author and well-known culinary personality.Giada De Laurentiis comes from a show business family. Her mother, Veronica De Laurentiis, is an actress, and her father, Alex De Benedetti, is an actor and producer. Her grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, was a famous film producer and her grandmother, Silvana Mangano, was a popular Italian movie star.
Eli Manning
Every football fan in America probably believes that Eli Manning is already established as a household name. New Yorkers are not an exception to these numbers. With more than 3,330 pass yards as his career stats so far, Eli Manning has made 23 touchdown passes ever since he debuted in the NFL in 2004 as the first draft pick during the first round.
Aside from being the quarterback for the New York Giants, who really is Eli Manning? For those football fanatics out there who are curious about the man behind jersey number 10, read on and learn some tidbits and facts about one of the most popular quarterbacks of the decade.
Eli was born Elisha Nelson Williams Manning on January 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents are Archie and Olivia, and he has two older brothers, Peyton and Cooper. It was said that football truly ran in the family, like it was in their blood. Their proud dad, Archie, already established his football career in his college at the University of Mississippi in the 1960’s. After being the quarterback for his college team, Archie was drafted into the NFL under the New Orleans Saints in the year 1971.
Even as children, Eli and his brothers already had exposure to football, although their dad gave them no pressure to pursue it. Peyton and Cooper, being more mature, went on to be popular football stars in their high school of Isidore Newman in New Orleans, Louisiana. Later on, the young Eli also showed promise as an athlete of the same caliber as his brothers.
When Eli went on to college at Ole Miss, which was the same alma mater as his father and older brother Cooper, he continued to pursue his love for the game. In 1998 Eli expressed his desire to be part of the Ole Miss Rebels by attending a football camp. From there on, the rest was history. By the year 2004, Eli was the number one draft pick in the first round, and he was welcomed by his first pro-team, the San Diego Chargers. During this draft, Eli was traded to the New York Giants in place of Philip Rivers from South Carolina State University.
New Yorkers and Giants fans from all over would never forget that February day at Super Bowl XLII when Eli and his team beat the New England Patriots 17 to 14. The New York Giants were welcomed by lavish celebrations, and even a visit to President Bush at the White House. In more recent news, Eli finally married his fiancée and long-term college girlfriend Abby McGrew in April of 2008. Their Mexican beach wedding was well publicized, with photos shown on many celebrity gossip shows. The two-time Super Bowl champ plays for the New York Giants, but he's well-known for being a Southern boy.
Lea Michele
Lea Michele was born August 29, 1986 in Bronx, New York. Her career-making turn occurred in 2006 with Spring Awakening, a rock musical, but left the cast in 2008. Moving out to Los Angeles,Michele sought out movie and television roles. One of her aspirations at the time was to get a guest spot on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Michele ended up getting a much more substantial role on Glee.Actress. Born Lea Michele Sarfati on August 29, 1986, in Bronx, New York. Sarfati discovered her passion for performing at an early age. Growing up in Tenafly, New Jersey, she was drawn to nearby New York City's vibrant theater scene. At the age of 8, Michele landed the role of young Cosette in the Broadway production of Les Miserables. She sang a song from Phantom of the Opera, the only musical she knew at the time, at her audition. Michele had gone to the audition to support a friend, but ended up landing the part herself.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj in 1984, grew up with an abusive, drug-addicted father. After attending La Guardia High School for the Arts, she was introduced to rapper Lil Wayne, who launched her career. Her 2010 debut album, Pink Friday, and her single "Your Love" topped Billboard's charts. A frequent "cameo" singer, Minaj's voice was featured in seven songs on Billboard's Hot 100 in 2010.Hip-hop artist, singer. Born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1984, in Queens, New York. Minaj's father was a severe drug addict with a long history of violence. At one point, he set fire to the family's home in a failed attempt to kill Minaj's mother. Those early struggles, Minaj has said, helped fuel her drive to rise above the life her parents knew. "I've always had this female-empowerment thing in the back of my mind," she told Details magazine, "because I wanted my mother to be stronger, and she couldn't be. I thought, 'If I'm successful, I can change her life.'"
Chad Ochocinco
Born on January 9, 1978 in Miami, Florida, Chad Ochocinco is the wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League, after playing college football for Oregon State. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl a total of six times, and All-Pro three times. He is also quite well known for his end zone celebrations. He legally changed his last name from Johnson to Ochocinco before the 2008 season kicked off to reflect the two number son his Bengals uniform (85). He is one of the contestants on the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars. Growing up, Ochocinco graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1996. He then attended Langston University in Oklahoma but did not play football. He transferred to Santa Monica College a year later where he became teammates with future Carolina Panthers star wide receiver Steve Smith. He finally moved to Oregon State in 2000 after being intensely recruited. During his stint at Oregon State, he broke a school record for the longest touchdown reception with a 97-yard reception in a match against Stanford. Ochocinco was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he saw moderate playing time, catching 28 passes for 329 yards and one touchdown. In 2003, he recorded 1,355 receiving yards, a Bengals franchise record. In 2006, he signed on to extend his contract through 2011. An injury, however, had him sidelined for the first half of the 2006 season, catching only two touchdown passes and 483 yards. He had a breakout game, however, against the San Diego Chambers where he amassed 260 receiving yards and two touch downs. Outside statistics, he was also a fan favorite, finishing first in votes for wide receivers in the 2006 Pro Bowl. The NFL star played college football on the West Coast, but was born and raised in a busy city across the country
Natalie Portman
Born in Jerusalem on June 9, 1981, Natalie (Hershlag) Portman grew up on Long Island and began modeling at age 11. Her acclaimed movie debut was in The Professional (1994), and she was cast as Queen Amidala in the Star Wars prequels. While continuing her career,Portman earned a degree in psychology from Harvard. She won the 2010 Best Actress Oscar for playing a troubled dancer in Black Swan.Actress, model. Born on June 9, 1981 in Jerusalem, Israel. While she was a toddler, Portman's parents immigrated to the United States. Initially they resided in Washington D.C., and finally settled in Long Island, New York, where Natalie attended Syosset High School.
Emma Stone
The physically stunning actress Emma Stone first made her mark among American audiences as an ingenue, via her involvement in the massively successful comedy Superbad (2007). The actress's combination of deadpan comic timing and undeniable beauty made her an instant hot property in Hollywood, and she was soon appearing in comic fare like The House Bunny and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, as well as the hugely successful horror comedy Zombieland (2009). By 2010, Stone had earned top billing status, and was starring in her own comedy -- a hilarious modern take on the Scarlet Letter called Easy A. The following year found Sone's star rising even further in the realm of comedy with roles in Friends with Benefits and Crazy, Stupid, Love, but it also proved to be the year in which the young actress branched more full force into drama, starring in the much anticipated adaptation of the Kathryn Stockett nove Known for her roles in "The Help" and "Superbad," Stone left her hometown at the age of 15 in order to chase her acting dream
Barbara Walters
Journalist Barbara Walters was born September 25, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. In the early 1950s, Walters wrote for the CBS's Morning Show. Throughout the 1960's and 1970's she developed her trademark interviewing style though long-standing jobs on NBC's Today show and ABC's 20/20. In 1997, Barbara Walters premiered a since popular talk show called The View.Journalist, writer. Born Barbara Jill Walters on September 25, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Dena Seletsky Walters and nightclub impresario Lou Walters. She had two siblings: older sister Jacqueline, who was born developmentally disabled and died in 1985, and brother Burton, who died of pneumonia in 1932. Walters was born Jewish, though her parents weren't practicing Jews.
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8, 1977. He left college to pursue a musical career, producing tracks for Jay-Z while polishing his demo. He released "The College Dropout" in 2002. It sold 2.6 million copies and won Best Rap Album. His follow-up releases have been equally successful and West has become a celebrity famous for his outrageous and entertaining statements.Rapper, record producer and singer. Kanye Omari West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8, 1977. His parents divorced when he was three. He was raised on Chicago's South Side by his mother, an English professor, and spent summers with his father, an award-winning photographer who became a church counselor.
Benjamin Geza Affleck was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California, USA but raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He was born to parents Tim Affleck, a social worker, who is now divorced from Ben's mother Chris Affleck (nee' Boldt) a school teacher. Ben also has a younger brother, actor Casey Affleck, who was born in 1975. Ben wanted to be an actor ever since he could remember and his first acting experience was for a Burger King commercial, when he was on the PBS mini-series "The Voyage of the Mimi" (1984). It was also at that age when Ben met his lifelong friend and fellow actor, Matt Damon. They played little league together and took drama classes together.
Writer and African American activist Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Maya Angelou's five autobiographical novels were met with critical and popular success. Her volume of poetry, Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. In 1993, Angelou wrote a poem for Clinton's inauguration. In 2008, she earned a NAACP Award.
Businessman and investor Warren Buffett was born on August 30,1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Investing by age 11, Buffett was running a small business at 13. Buffett later started the firm Buffett Partnership in Omaha, with huge success. In 2006, Buffett announced that he would give his entire fortune away to charity (est. $62 bil.), the largest act of charitable giving in United States history.usinessman and investor. Born Warren Edward Buffett on August 30,1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffett's father Howard worked as stockbroker and served as U.S. Congressman. His mother, Leila Stahl Buffett, was a homemaker. Buffett was the second of three children and the only boy.
Stephen Colbert is a political satirist, writer and television host. After earning a degree in theatre from Northwestern, he joined the Second City comedy improv troupe in Chicago. In 1997, he started at The Daily Show, gaining fame for portraying a correspondent in news parodies. In 2005, he became the host of The Colbert Report, taking on the guise of a self-important conservative commentator.(born May 13, 1964, Washington, D.C., U.S.) American actor and comedian, who was perhaps best known as the host of The Colbert Report, an ironic send-up of television news programs.
Ann Curry is an American television journalist. She grew up as an army brat, moving every few years, eventually graduating from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism in 1978. After interning, she became the first female news reporter for KGW in Portland. Curry started with NBC in 1990, moving up to anchor Dateline NBC. In 2011, she began co-anhoring NBC's Today program.Television journalist. Born November 19, 1956 in the U.S. Territory of Guam. Ann Curry??s father was an American of predominantly French and Scots-Irish descent who met her Japanese mother during the U.S. occupation of Japan following World War II. Her childhood followed her father??s military career, and she was raised in San Diego and Alameda, California, Japan, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Ashland, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in 1978.
Born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, on July 3rd, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, Tom Cruise became interested in acting when he won the lead in a high school production of Guys and Dolls. His role in 1981's Taps, his second film, caught critics' attention, and he eventually went on to star in many box office hits. He is currently married to his third wife, Katie Holmes, with whom he has a daughter, Suri.Actor. Born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, on July 3rd, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, to Mary and Thomas Mapother. Cruise's mother was an amateur actress and schoolteacher, and his father was an electrical engineer. His family moved around a great deal when Cruise was a child in order to accommodate his father's career.
Starting with $8000 raised from investors, Hugh Hefner transformed the adult entertainment industry with his ground breaking publication, Playboy. From the first issue featuring Marylin Monroe in 1953, Playboy has expanded into a multimillion dollar enterprise consisting of publication, internet and television ventures mirroring the personal life of its founder, considered a rebel in his own right.Magazine Publisher, Entrepreneur. Born April 9, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois. Hugh Marston Hefner was the elder of two sons born to Grace and Glenn Hefner, strict Methodists with deep Midwestern roots. Hefner went to Sayre Elementary School and then to Steinmetz High School on the west side of Chicago where, reportedly, his IQ was 152. His teachers, however, described him as "unenthusiastic." While in high school he founded a school newspaper, showing early signs of his journalistic talents.
Professional basketball player Michael Jordan was born February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn. Jordan left college after his junior year to join the NBA. Drafted by the Chicago Bulls, he helped the team make it to the playoffs. For his efforts there, he received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. With five regular-season MVPs and three All-Professional basketball player, Olympic athlete, businessperson, actor. Born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. Considered one of the best basketball players ever, Michael Jordan dominated the sport from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s. He led the Chicago Bulls to six national championships as well as earned the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Most Valuable Player Award five times.
Longtime WWE darling Stacy Keibler began entertaining wrestling fans in 1999 after winning a contest held by the now-defunct World Championship Wrestling's dance troupe, the Nitro Girls. Standing 5 feet 11 inches tall, however, lent itself to a different medium within the wrestling world; namely, inside of the ring. Nicknamed "Legs," Keibler was tall enough to step over the middle of the three ropes enclosing the ring. She went on to complete this rare feat many times throughout the course of her career with the WWE, more than occasionally to wrestle with a fellow WWE Diva (her competitors, among others, included Trish_Stratus, Lita, Molly Holly, and Victoria). Keibler's roots in dancing helped keep her in the spotlight after her contract with the WWE expired in 2006; ABC's popular Dancing With the Stars featured Keibler in its second season. Though she didn't win -- that honor went to Drew_Lachey and Cheryl_Burke -- she was undoubtedly one of the show's most talented contestants, and earned a rare perfect score from the judges for her samba early in the competition. Lately, the former WWE star has been seen on the red carpet with her Hollywood beau, but she stays connected to her birthplace.
The granddaughter of famed producer Dino De Laurentiis, Giada De Laurentiis was born on August 22, 1970, in Rome, Italy. She moved to the United States at the age of 7. Inheriting a passion for cooking, De Laurentiis studied at Le Cordon Bleu. She worked as a caterer before landing her first cooking show, Everyday Italian. Today she is a best-selling author and well-known culinary personality.Giada De Laurentiis comes from a show business family. Her mother, Veronica De Laurentiis, is an actress, and her father, Alex De Benedetti, is an actor and producer. Her grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, was a famous film producer and her grandmother, Silvana Mangano, was a popular Italian movie star.
Every football fan in America probably believes that Eli Manning is already established as a household name. New Yorkers are not an exception to these numbers. With more than 3,330 pass yards as his career stats so far, Eli Manning has made 23 touchdown passes ever since he debuted in the NFL in 2004 as the first draft pick during the first round.
Aside from being the quarterback for the New York Giants, who really is Eli Manning? For those football fanatics out there who are curious about the man behind jersey number 10, read on and learn some tidbits and facts about one of the most popular quarterbacks of the decade.
Eli was born Elisha Nelson Williams Manning on January 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents are Archie and Olivia, and he has two older brothers, Peyton and Cooper. It was said that football truly ran in the family, like it was in their blood. Their proud dad, Archie, already established his football career in his college at the University of Mississippi in the 1960’s. After being the quarterback for his college team, Archie was drafted into the NFL under the New Orleans Saints in the year 1971.
Even as children, Eli and his brothers already had exposure to football, although their dad gave them no pressure to pursue it. Peyton and Cooper, being more mature, went on to be popular football stars in their high school of Isidore Newman in New Orleans, Louisiana. Later on, the young Eli also showed promise as an athlete of the same caliber as his brothers.
When Eli went on to college at Ole Miss, which was the same alma mater as his father and older brother Cooper, he continued to pursue his love for the game. In 1998 Eli expressed his desire to be part of the Ole Miss Rebels by attending a football camp. From there on, the rest was history. By the year 2004, Eli was the number one draft pick in the first round, and he was welcomed by his first pro-team, the San Diego Chargers. During this draft, Eli was traded to the New York Giants in place of Philip Rivers from South Carolina State University.
New Yorkers and Giants fans from all over would never forget that February day at Super Bowl XLII when Eli and his team beat the New England Patriots 17 to 14. The New York Giants were welcomed by lavish celebrations, and even a visit to President Bush at the White House. In more recent news, Eli finally married his fiancée and long-term college girlfriend Abby McGrew in April of 2008. Their Mexican beach wedding was well publicized, with photos shown on many celebrity gossip shows. The two-time Super Bowl champ plays for the New York Giants, but he's well-known for being a Southern boy.
Lea Michele was born August 29, 1986 in Bronx, New York. Her career-making turn occurred in 2006 with Spring Awakening, a rock musical, but left the cast in 2008. Moving out to Los Angeles,Michele sought out movie and television roles. One of her aspirations at the time was to get a guest spot on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Michele ended up getting a much more substantial role on Glee.Actress. Born Lea Michele Sarfati on August 29, 1986, in Bronx, New York. Sarfati discovered her passion for performing at an early age. Growing up in Tenafly, New Jersey, she was drawn to nearby New York City's vibrant theater scene. At the age of 8, Michele landed the role of young Cosette in the Broadway production of Les Miserables. She sang a song from Phantom of the Opera, the only musical she knew at the time, at her audition. Michele had gone to the audition to support a friend, but ended up landing the part herself.
Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj in 1984, grew up with an abusive, drug-addicted father. After attending La Guardia High School for the Arts, she was introduced to rapper Lil Wayne, who launched her career. Her 2010 debut album, Pink Friday, and her single "Your Love" topped Billboard's charts. A frequent "cameo" singer, Minaj's voice was featured in seven songs on Billboard's Hot 100 in 2010.Hip-hop artist, singer. Born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1984, in Queens, New York. Minaj's father was a severe drug addict with a long history of violence. At one point, he set fire to the family's home in a failed attempt to kill Minaj's mother. Those early struggles, Minaj has said, helped fuel her drive to rise above the life her parents knew. "I've always had this female-empowerment thing in the back of my mind," she told Details magazine, "because I wanted my mother to be stronger, and she couldn't be. I thought, 'If I'm successful, I can change her life.'"
Born on January 9, 1978 in Miami, Florida, Chad Ochocinco is the wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League, after playing college football for Oregon State. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl a total of six times, and All-Pro three times. He is also quite well known for his end zone celebrations. He legally changed his last name from Johnson to Ochocinco before the 2008 season kicked off to reflect the two number son his Bengals uniform (85). He is one of the contestants on the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars. Growing up, Ochocinco graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1996. He then attended Langston University in Oklahoma but did not play football. He transferred to Santa Monica College a year later where he became teammates with future Carolina Panthers star wide receiver Steve Smith. He finally moved to Oregon State in 2000 after being intensely recruited. During his stint at Oregon State, he broke a school record for the longest touchdown reception with a 97-yard reception in a match against Stanford. Ochocinco was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he saw moderate playing time, catching 28 passes for 329 yards and one touchdown. In 2003, he recorded 1,355 receiving yards, a Bengals franchise record. In 2006, he signed on to extend his contract through 2011. An injury, however, had him sidelined for the first half of the 2006 season, catching only two touchdown passes and 483 yards. He had a breakout game, however, against the San Diego Chambers where he amassed 260 receiving yards and two touch downs. Outside statistics, he was also a fan favorite, finishing first in votes for wide receivers in the 2006 Pro Bowl. The NFL star played college football on the West Coast, but was born and raised in a busy city across the country
Born in Jerusalem on June 9, 1981, Natalie (Hershlag) Portman grew up on Long Island and began modeling at age 11. Her acclaimed movie debut was in The Professional (1994), and she was cast as Queen Amidala in the Star Wars prequels. While continuing her career,Portman earned a degree in psychology from Harvard. She won the 2010 Best Actress Oscar for playing a troubled dancer in Black Swan.Actress, model. Born on June 9, 1981 in Jerusalem, Israel. While she was a toddler, Portman's parents immigrated to the United States. Initially they resided in Washington D.C., and finally settled in Long Island, New York, where Natalie attended Syosset High School.
The physically stunning actress Emma Stone first made her mark among American audiences as an ingenue, via her involvement in the massively successful comedy Superbad (2007). The actress's combination of deadpan comic timing and undeniable beauty made her an instant hot property in Hollywood, and she was soon appearing in comic fare like The House Bunny and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, as well as the hugely successful horror comedy Zombieland (2009). By 2010, Stone had earned top billing status, and was starring in her own comedy -- a hilarious modern take on the Scarlet Letter called Easy A. The following year found Sone's star rising even further in the realm of comedy with roles in Friends with Benefits and Crazy, Stupid, Love, but it also proved to be the year in which the young actress branched more full force into drama, starring in the much anticipated adaptation of the Kathryn Stockett nove Known for her roles in "The Help" and "Superbad," Stone left her hometown at the age of 15 in order to chase her acting dream
Journalist Barbara Walters was born September 25, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. In the early 1950s, Walters wrote for the CBS's Morning Show. Throughout the 1960's and 1970's she developed her trademark interviewing style though long-standing jobs on NBC's Today show and ABC's 20/20. In 1997, Barbara Walters premiered a since popular talk show called The View.Journalist, writer. Born Barbara Jill Walters on September 25, 1929, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Dena Seletsky Walters and nightclub impresario Lou Walters. She had two siblings: older sister Jacqueline, who was born developmentally disabled and died in 1985, and brother Burton, who died of pneumonia in 1932. Walters was born Jewish, though her parents weren't practicing Jews.
Kanye Omari West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8, 1977. He left college to pursue a musical career, producing tracks for Jay-Z while polishing his demo. He released "The College Dropout" in 2002. It sold 2.6 million copies and won Best Rap Album. His follow-up releases have been equally successful and West has become a celebrity famous for his outrageous and entertaining statements.Rapper, record producer and singer. Kanye Omari West was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8, 1977. His parents divorced when he was three. He was raised on Chicago's South Side by his mother, an English professor, and spent summers with his father, an award-winning photographer who became a church counselor.
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