Lacey Chabert is an American actress and voice actress born on September 30, 1982, in Purvis, Mississippi. She gained prominence as a child actress for her role as Claudia Salinger in the Fox television drama Party of Five (1994-2000). Lacey has also provided voices for various animated series and films, including The Wild Thornberrys, Family Guy and DC Comics-related media. In film, she has appeared in Lost in Space, Not Another Teen Movie, Daddy Day Care, Mean Girls and Black. Additionally, Lacey has been featured in numerous magazine covers and has been referred to as the ‘Queen of Hallmark Christmas…
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Kel Mitchell, born Kel Johari Rice Mitchell on August 25, 1978, is an American actor, comedian, pastor, singer and TV host. He gained fame as an original cast member of Nickelodeon’s All That and Kenan & Kel. Kel’s career spans various TV shows, movies and even music collaborations. He is also known for his philanthropic work and motivational speeches for youth. Recently, Kel released a book called Blessed Mode: 90 Days to Level Up Your Faith and competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2019. Siblings Kel has two siblings, namely Kenyatta Mitchell and Kyra Mitchell. Not much is known…
Jamie Foxx is an American actor, singer and comedian born on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas. He gained fame for his impersonations on the TV sketch-comedy show In Living Color and later starred in his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, from 1996 to 2001. Jamie’s breakthrough film role was in Any Given Sunday, and he gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the biopic Ray, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. He has also appeared in films such as Django Unchained, White House Down and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. In addition…
Helen Keller was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer born in West Tuscumbia, Alabama. She lost her sight and hearing at 19 months due to illness. Helen’s life story has been adapted into various films and plays, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Miracle Worker and its subsequent film adaptations. Her education and training, particularly her work with Anne Sullivan, are considered extraordinary achievements in the education of persons with disabilities. Helen was a prolific writer, penning several books and over 475 speeches and essays, advocating for schools for the blind, braille reading materials, workers’ rights…
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist, social activist and conductor of the Underground Railroad, a network of anti-slavery activists and safe houses. Born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland around 1822, she escaped to Philadelphia in 1849 and subsequently made 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends. Harriet also served as an armed scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War and was an activist in the women’s suffrage movement. Her life was marked by her unwavering commitment to freedom, her courage and her deep religious faith. Harriet experienced visions…
Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, businessman and author known for his positive preaching style and association with prosperity theology and the Word of Faith movement. He leads Lakewood Church in Houston, reaching millions through televised services and best-selling books. Joel’s preaching style emphasizes hope and encouragement, attracting diverse audiences. Despite criticism for his focus on prosperity, his sincerity and positive approach resonate with many. His ministry, alongside his wife Victoria, aims to inspire transformation, hope, and forgiveness. Siblings Joel has five siblings. Lisa Osteen Comes, the oldest, is an Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church while Paul Osteen, a…
Joe Alwyn is an English actor born on February 21, 1991, in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He was raised in North London and developed an interest in acting during his teenage years. Joe studied English literature and drama at the University of Bristol and acting at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He made his feature film debut in Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk and has since appeared in films like The Favourite, Boy Erased, Mary Queen of Scots and Harriet. Joe has also worked as a songwriter, collaborating with Taylor Swift on ten of her songs,…
Jessica Watson is an Australian sailor who became the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop around the world at the age of 16. She was awarded the Order of Australia Medal and the Medal of the Order of Australia for her achievement, as well as being named the 2011 Young Australian of the Year. Despite facing early struggles with dyslexia, Jessica became a storyteller, documenting her journey in her bestselling book True Spirit and a Netflix film adaptation of her story. She has since become a founding member of marine start-up Deckee.com, completed an MBA, authored a middle-grade novel and…
Halsey is a singer-songwriter and actress, also known as Ashley Nicolette Frangipane. She started writing music at 17 and gained attention through social media, particularly through her parody of Taylor Swift’s, I Knew You Were Trouble. Halsey chose the stage name Halsey as an anagram of her first name and a reference to the Halsey Street station of the New York City Subway in Brooklyn. Her debut EP, Room 93, was released in 2014, followed by her debut studio album, Badlands, in 2015. Additionally, Halsey has been open about her struggles with endometriosis. She was diagnosed in 2016 and has…
Frank Ocean, born Christopher Edwin Breaux, is an American singer, songwriter and rapper born on October 28, 1987, in Long Beach, California. He moved to New Orleans at five years old and later pursued an English major at the University of New Orleans before transferring to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette due to Hurricane Katrina. Frank began his music career as a songwriter for pop stars like Justin Bieber and Beyoncé, but decided to focus on his own career, joining the hip-hop collective Odd Future in 2009. He gained attention with his self-released mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA in 2011, leading…
Guy Fieri is an American restaurateur, author and Emmy Award-winning television presenter known for hosting popular shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games. He is a prominent figure in the culinary world, with a successful food and beverage empire that includes virtual brands like Flavortown Kitchen and partnerships like Santo Tequila. Guy’s career began after winning Food Network’s Next Food Network Star competition in 2006, leading to his own series and numerous successful ventures in the restaurant industry. Siblings Guy has a sister named Morgan Fieri, who passed away from metastatic melanoma in 2011. She was diagnosed…
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is an American woman born on July 27, 1991, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Missouri for the death of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. She was sentenced to ten years in prison and was paroled after eight years. Gypsy’s story gained widespread media attention due to the sensational aspects of her childhood. Her story has been the subject of various films and television series, including the Hulu series The Act and the Lifetime TV network docu-series The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Siblings Gypsy has two half-siblings, Mia and Dylan, born to her father,…
Gordon Ramsay is a renowned British celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV personality and writer. He has multiple Michelin-starred restaurants globally, with his flagship, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, holding three Michelin stars since 2001. Gordon is known for his fiery temper and critical comments on shows like Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Additionally, he has authored several cookbooks and received 17 Michelin stars overall, making him one of the most prominent chefs worldwide. Siblings Gordon has two siblings, an older sister named Diane and a younger brother named Ronnie. Diane was born in 1965, making her three years older than Gordon,…
Gaten Matarazzo is an American actor born on September 8, 2002, in New London, Connecticut. He started his career on Broadway, appearing in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Les Misérables, before gaining recognition for his role as Dustin Henderson in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Gaten has cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), a genetic condition that affects bone development, which he shares with his Stranger Things character. He uses his platform to raise awareness and funds for CCD Smiles, an organization that helps cover costs of oral surgeries for those with CCD. Gaten also hosts Netflix’s hidden camera series Prank Encounters…
Diana Ross, born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, is an iconic American singer and actress. She rose to fame as the lead singer of The Supremes before embarking on a successful solo career. Diana achieved chart-topping success with hits like Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and Endless Love. Her achievements include a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Diana’s influence spans music, film and television, solidifying her as a legendary figure in the entertainment industry. Siblings Diana has five siblings, with Barbara Ross Lee being the eldest. Barbara, a retired educator,…