Khabib Nurmagomedov is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, holding the title from April 2018 to March 2021. Nurmagomedov retired with an undefeated record of 29 wins and no losses. He is widely considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022. Nurmagomedov was born on September 20, 1988, in Sildi, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. He trained at the American Kickboxing Academy and was known…
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Mel Brooks is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, filmmaker, songwriter and playwright who has had a prolific career spanning over seven decades. He is known for writing and directing successful broad farces and parodies, often spoofing different film genres. Brooks began his career as a writer for Sid Caesar’s variety shows in the 1950s. He later created the hit TV series Get Smart with Buck Henry and the comedy sketch The 2000 Year Old Man with Carl Reiner. Three of his films are ranked among the American Film Institute’s top 100 comedy films: Blazing Saddles (#6), The Producers (#11), and…
Ricky Gervais is an acclaimed English comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. He is best known for co-creating and starring in the hit British sitcoms The Office and Extras. Gervais achieved mainstream fame with The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Stephen Merchant. He played the lead role of David Brent, an obnoxious and embarrassing office manager who has been voted one of the greatest comic characters. The show was a critical and popular success, winning numerous awards including BAFTAs and Golden Globes. In addition to his TV work, Gervais has starred in several Hollywood films such as Ghost…
Lucy Liu, an American actress, is known for her roles in TV series like Ally McBeal, Charlie’s Angels films and Elementary. Born to Chinese immigrant parents, she has a diverse background, balancing her cultural heritage with a successful acting career. Liu’s achievements include voice acting in Kung Fu Panda and Tinker Bell series, as well as directing Disney’s American Born Chinese. She has won awards like Critics’ Choice Television Award and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Siblings Liu has two older siblings, an older brother named John Liu and an older sister named Jenny Liu. Liu grew up in a diverse…
Elisabeth Hasselbeck is an American television personality and talk show host who rose to prominence in 2001 as a contestant on Survivor: The Australian Outback, where she finished in fourth place. She graduated from Boston College in 1999 with a BFA, where she played on their Division I softball team, and designed footwear for PUMA. From 2003 to 2013, Hasselbeck co-hosted the ABC daytime talk show The View, where she became known for her conservative views on sociopolitical issues. She was awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 2009. From 2013 to 2015, Hasselbeck was a…
Kevin Magnussen is a Danish racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Haas F1 Team. He is the son of four-time Le Mans winner and former Formula One driver Jan Magnussen. Magnussen came up through McLaren Formula One team’s Young Driver Programme and drove for McLaren in the 2014 Formula One World Championship, before a stint with Renault in 2016. He has driven for Haas from 2017 until the end of the 2020 season, and rejoined the team on a multi-year deal in 2022. In his Formula One career so far, Magnussen has achieved 1 podium finish, 1 pole…
Alesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer, rapper, dancer, television personality and author. She rose to fame in the early 2000s as a member of the R&B, garage and hip hop group Mis-Teeq, who had seven UK top 10 hits, two top 10 double platinum albums, and sold over 12 million records worldwide. After Mis-Teeq disbanded in 2005, Dixon pursued a career as a solo artist, signing a recording contract with Polydor Records. In addition to her music career, she has also worked as a television personality, serving as a judge on shows like Britain’s Got Talent. Siblings Dixon has…
Anderson Cooper is an American broadcast journalist and political commentator who currently anchors the CNN news broadcast show, Anderson Cooper 360°. He also serves as a correspondent for 60 Minutes on CBS News. After graduating from Yale University in 1989, Cooper began traveling the world and reporting from war-torn regions for Channel One News. He joined ABC News as a correspondent in 1995 before moving to CNN in 2001, where he was given his own show, Anderson Cooper 360°, in 2003. In addition to his work in television news, Cooper has authored several books, including memoirs and histories of his…
Pierre Gasly, a French racing driver, competes in Formula One for Alpine. Notable achievements include winning the 2016 GP2 Series championship and securing his first Formula One victory at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix. Gasly has a rich family history in motorsports and has competed for teams like Toro Rosso, Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri. Recently, Gasly expressed frustration over an intra-team clash with Esteban Ocon during the Monaco Grand Prix, emphasizing the importance of avoiding such incidents for team success. Siblings Gasly has four half-brothers from his parents’ previous marriage. Nicolas Caron and Cyril Caron are maternal half-brothers from…
Lisa Ling is an American journalist and television personality known for her work on various news and documentary programs. She co-hosted the ABC daytime talk show The View from 1999 to 2002. Ling has hosted several documentary series, including National Geographic Explorer from 2003 to 2010, Our America with Lisa Ling on OWN from 2011 to 2014 and This Is Life with Lisa Ling on CNN from 2014 to 2022. She has also worked as a special correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show and a news contributor for CBS News. Sibling Lisa’s sister is journalist Laura Ling. In 2009, Laura…
Tyra Banks is an American model, television personality, producer, writer and actress. She began her modeling career at age 15 and went on to become one of the first Black models to achieve supermodel status. Banks was the first Black woman to appear on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. In the early 2000s, she transitioned into television, creating and hosting the long-running reality competition series America’s Next Top Model from 2003 to 2015. She also hosted her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show, from…
Rachel Weisz, a British actress, producer and director, was born on March 7, 1970, in London, UK. She has starred in various films like The Mummy, Enemy at the Gates and The Constant Gardener, for which she won prestigious awards. Weisz is known for her diverse roles in independent and blockbuster movies. She married actor Daniel Craig in 2011 and has a son. Sibling Weisz’s sister, Minnie Weisz, is a talented curator and photographer known for her work in the art world. She has made a name for herself through her creative endeavors and contributions to various artistic projects. Minnie’s…
Rachel McAdams, born on November 17, 1978, in London, Ontario, Canada, is a versatile Canadian actress known for her roles in films like Mean Girls, The Notebook and Sherlock Holmes. She graduated with a BFA in Theater from York University and has received numerous awards for her performances. McAdams is also involved in environmental activism and has been linked romantically with actors like Ryan Gosling and Michael Sheen. Siblings Rachel has two younger siblings. They include a younger sister named Kayleen McAdams, who works as a makeup artist in Hollywood. The other sibling is the actress’ younger brother named Daniel…
Amanda Seyfried is an American actress, singer and model who has received various accolades, including two Satellite Awards. She has also been feted with a ShoWest Award, and nominations for an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics’ Choice Movie Award and a Saturn Award. Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Seyfried began modeling at age 11 and acting at age 15 with recurring roles on the soap operas As the World Turns and All My Children. She came to prominence following her feature film debut in the 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls and her roles on the…
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer-songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. She began her career as a child model and gained fame for her roles in films like The Parent Trap and Mean Girls. Lohan faced legal issues and addiction problems but has continued acting and producing. She has also been involved in social and political activities, including visiting Syrian refugee camps and expressing political views. Lohan’s career spans over 30 films and multiple other acting credits as of 2024. Siblings Lindsay has three younger siblings, namely Aliana “Ali” Lohan, Dakota “Cody” Lohan and Michael “Mike” Lohan Jr. Aliana is a…
Minnie Driver is a British-American actress known for her wide range of film roles, including the cult classics Grosse Pointe Blank, Big Night and Owning Mahowny. She has also had a successful television career, starring in shows like The Riches (for which she received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations), About a Boy, Speechless and Will & Grace. Driver has released three solo music albums and lent her voice to animated series, films and video games. Siblings Minnie has a diverse family structure. She has an older sister named Kate, who is a model and producer. Additionally, she has two younger…