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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Famous Celebrities December Birthdays

Find out which stars and other notables were born in the month of December.

Woody Allen
December 1
His career in film production began in the 1960s with a movie about a playboy and a psychoanalyst, and he’s working on a new film that stars Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. He’s also an accomplished musician.

Britney Spears
December 2
She burst onto the scene in the late ‘90s as a tempestuous teen with a hit single. With which pop singer did she have a romance?

Ozzy Osbourne
December 3
The “The Grandfather of Heavy Metal” gave fans and others an inside look at his personal life when he starred in a reality show about his family life.

Tyra Banks
December 4
She was the first African-American woman to be featured on the cover of this sports magazine’s swimsuit edition. She rose to fame as a model for this lingerie brand, hosted a popular talk show and helmed a model reality show.

Little Richard
December 5
This rock pioneer first achieved success with a boogie woogie hit that climbed to the top of the Billboard charts in 1955. In 1986 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

John Singleton Mosby
December 6
A confederate commander, he was known by this nickname for his ability to elude Union soldiers. In 1863, he reportedly captured a Union general by giving him a rousing slap. His capture of Union soldiers and disruption of supply lines are thought to have staved off a Union victory for a year.

Larry Bird
December 7
This Hall of Fame basketball player first gained national attention when in 1979 he led this school to the NCAA title game against this school, which featured this legendary player. The rivalry between these two stars continued into the NBA.


Kim Basinger
December 8
A model turned actress, she starred in several blockbuster hits in the 1980s, including a movie franchise based on a suave action hero in 1983 and the first full-length film about a comic book superhero in 1989. In 1997, she won an Academy Award for her work in this drama.


Redd Foxx
December 9
This comedian is best known for his starring role in a 1970s sitcom. Though he died in 1991, he inspired many comedians including this actor, whose stage name is a tribute. When Foxx died, he reportedly was in debt to the IRS. How much did he owe?

Emily Dickinson
December 10
Although she’s now recognized as a major American poet, only a handful of her poems were published while she lived. She is referred to as the belle of this Massachusetts town.


John Kerry
December 11
The U.S. senator from this state is also a decorated veteran. He ran for a high office in 2004, but he lost to the incumbent. His wife is known for her former marriage and for being heir to his family’s fortune.


Frank Sinatra
December 12
This iconic singer and actor is known by this nickname – and this one, among others. He won an Academy Award for his role in this 1953 film and was a megastar in the music industry during the 1940s and 1950s, appealing to bobby-soxers.


Taylor Swift
December 13
At 21, she’s established herself as a leading musician, and it’s been only four years since the release of her first single. Her first album went multiplatinum. Her second album earned her six Grammys, including Album of the Year, and her third sold more than a million copies in its first week.


Nostradamus
December 14
The French physician and seer who turns 507 years old on this day is credited by some with predicting many major world events in his book, released in 1555. He reportedly used this art to make his predictions, many of which are still subject to hot debate today.


Don Johnson
December 15
He seemingly defined “cool” in the 1980s as the star of a hot cop series . He starred in another cop drama in the 1990s and he also performed music his first single, in 1986, ended up being his most successful.


William “Refrigerator” Perry
December 16
He played 10 seasons in the NFL, most with this franchise, winning a Super Bowl in 1986. He was a fan favorite and earned his nickname because of his size. Perry capitalized on his fame in a tasty fashion in 2006.

Manny Pacquiao
December 17
This decorated boxer is considered by many to be, pound-for-pound, the best in the sport right now. Pacquiao is also a politician in his homeland, having been elected in 2008.

Christina Aguilera
December 18
A one-time Mouseketeer, she found fame as a singer with this single, released in 1999. In 2010, this men’s magazine ranked her No. 18 on this list. What does she say about her split from her husband?

Alyssa Milano
December 19
As a child, Milano starred on a sitcom as the daughter of this star. In the 1990s, she starred in this television drama, and she spent eight years as one of the main characters on a charming series.

JoJo
December 20
This young pop star was first discovered on this television talent show. At 13, she released her first album, which went gold. Her third studio album is expected to be released in 2011


Joe Paterno
December 21
The legendary coach of this university recently secured this milestone. Known by this nickname, he has won two national titles and is one of three active coaches to receive this honor.


Diane Sawyer
December 22
A former beauty queen from Kentucky, she is one of the most prominent figures in television journalism, having hosted news shows for this network. Sawyer worked in the administration of this embattled former president.


Corey Haim
December 23
The former child star, who died in March, battled drug and alcohol addiction for much of his life. In the 1980s, he starred in this teen horror film next to another Corey. They would go on to star in more movies together; they later reunited in a reality show.

Ricky Martin
December 24
This Latin pop star gained international fame with a 1999 hit. He first gained recognition as a member of this Puerto-Rican boy band from the 1970s and 80s. Recently, Martin told the world this personal news on “Oprah.”

Rickey Henderson
December 25
Though he was born on a day where giving emphasized, this Hall of Fame baseball player became known for stealing. Henderson won World Series titles with both the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays. In 1990 he won this award.

Ozzie Smith
December 26
Known by this nickname, he was one of the greatest to play his position in baseball. His career started in San Diego, but he helped the Cardinals win the 1982 World Series. His game-winning home run in 1985 prompted this famous call. Smith was also known for this stunt.

Marlene Dietrich
December 27
This sultry film star from the early 20th century became well-known for her role as this character in this major German film. Her ability to continually re-invent herself allowed her to have a long career  lasting decades.


John Legend
December 28
This Neo-Soul/R & B artist worked as a management consultant before he was discovered by this up-and-coming producer, who introduced him to an up-and-coming rapper. He sang hooks on several of the rapper’s songs from his debut album before releasing his own in 2004.


Ted Danson
December 29
He achieved fame as an actor for his role in this sitcom about a Boston pub. He followed that sitcom up with a leading role in another. He also had a recurring role in this wry HBO comedy.

LeBron James
December 30
This international star recently stirred up a controversy when he made this decision. In just his third NBA season, he led the Cleveland Cavaliers far into the playoffs. Before he was drafted, he signed a lucrative contract with this shoe company.

Anthony Hopkins
December 31
This Welsh actor is well-known for his portrayal of this psychotic cannibal. The irony of that role is found in Hopkins’ personal diet. Hopkins has had a storied career, being nominated for Oscars in three other films.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Most Famous Celeb's November Birthdays

These two comedians were once a couple, but they still share a birthday month. These two actors are often seen on-screen together, and they also share a birthday month. And, if you wish to be president, you might also wish to be born in November.
Here's who else is famous and has a November birthday.

Jenny McCarthy
Nov. 1
She was Playmate of the Year before she landed her own sketch comedy show. She dated fellow comedian  for several years, and together they became advocates for children with autism.
He's a Texas troubadour who became tabloid fodder when he married a famous actress. Known for his love of motorcycles, he also dabbles in acting.

Warren G. Harding
Nov. 2
This newspaper editor was elected 29th president of the U.S., and rode to his inauguration in a car, the first president to do so. He died in office, his administration marked by a scandal.

This lawyer became the 11th president of the U.S., and gas lighting was installed in the White House during his term. His administration marked by a war.

Gemma Ward
Nov. 3
This teen found her career when she accompanied friends to an audition and ended up taking part. She has been on Vogue and other top magazines, but is she retiring?
She is a comedian who played a typical American housewife on a show named after her. How did she refer to herself on the show? She was the first female comedian to host the MTV awards

Sean "Diddy" Combs
Nov. 4
Performing as Puff Daddy, he helped popularize hip-hop's east coast sound, and his solo album was a Grammy winner. He dated another top singer, and he faced trial on weapons charges.
During her husband's governorship and presidency, the former librarian was an advocate for education and literacy. She recently published a memoir

Kevin Jonas
Nov. 5
He's the oldest of a group of singing brothers whose work on a Disney Channel movie helped make them stars. He also married his childhood sweetheart.
She won an Oscar for her acting debut with her dad, and she went on to star in a baseball movie, among others. Her ex-tennis star husband talks about their marriage in his memoir.

Emma Stone
Nov. 6
A redhead with a big smile, she was a hit in a 2007 comedy with Jonah Hill. What color is her hair naturally?

A professional football player, he decided to put that career on hold and join the Army. He was killed in Afghanistan – by his fellow troops.

Joan Sutherland
Nov. 7
She made her debut in Australia, but it wasn't until she reached London that she became known as one of the world's leading opera singers. She specialized in bel canto roles.

One of the world's top scientists, she won two Nobel Prizes. She and her husband discovered polonium and radium, and she later worked on radium and its compounds.

Jack Osbourne
Nov. 8
He became a star on his parents' reality TV show, and he went on to star in his own reality show. Did he go into rehab?

He's a Japanese manja artist who's known for his work on a series. His twin brother is in the same field and also has found recognition.

Vanessa Minnillo
Nov. 9
This winner of a teen beauty pageant, she became an actress and a TV host. How did she meet Nick Lachey?

He was the lead singer of a boy band, which had several albums that went platinum. He married another pop star, and they starred in a reality series.

Brittany Murphy
Nov. 10
She got her first ongoing TV role when she was 13, and she made her feature film debut as a friend of Alicia Silverstone's. She was married to a screenwriter when she died suddenly.

Many consider this actress's breakout role to be her work in "Moonlight Mile," but it's as a star of "Grey's Anatomy" that she's solidified her fame. She recently had a daughter.

Leonardo DiCaprio
Nov. 11
His role as leading man was huge for this actor, turning him into a superstar. His dating life also gained attention, particularly the top models.

She posed naked and pregnant on the cover of Vanity Fair, she earned $12 million for a movie role and had a high-profile marriage.Now she's in another one.

Anne Hathaway
Nov. 12
She was noticed as a gawky adolescent who discovers she's a princess, and she showed she was an adult opposite Meryl Streep. Her relationship with a real estate developer ended badly.

He made his major league debut with the Texas Rangers, and he was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he battled Mark McGwire for the home run record. What happened to his skin?

Monique Coleman
Nov. 13
She's a singer and a dancer who became known in the "High School Musical" movies, and she competed on "Dancing With the Stars." Will she have her own talk show?

This comedian took her stage name from a joke pillow, but she's also an accomplished dramatic actress in films like "The Color Purple." Her breakup with actor Ted Danson was quite dramatic.

Condoleezza Rice
Nov. 14
She planned to be a concert pianist, but her career took another direction. She's since returned to Stanford.

He's the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, and as such he's next in line for the throne. He married a commoner. After they divorced and she died, he married his mistress.

Kevin Eubanks
Nov. 15
He was an established jazz guitarist when became the bandleader on the "Tonight Show" and he was the perfect foil for host Jay Leno. He is expected to debut a new record soon.

She's an artist known for her desert images – from colorful flowers to bleached skulls. She married a photographer and gallery owner.

Trevor Penick
Nov. 16
His efforts to become part of a new boy band were chronicled in a reality show and he was one of the few to succeed. The band released two albums.

This actor's long film career started when he acted in the movie version of a play, "Winterset." He received two Oscar nominations.

Isaac Hanson
Nov. 17
He's a member of a pop trio with his two brothers in which he sings and plays guitar. He's married to his childhood sweetheart.

He got his first big break as a dispatcher on "Taxi" where he also met his wife. He played in many films, including "Romancing the Stone" and others with his former roommate.

Owen Wilson
Nov. 18
He comes from a family of actors, and he collaborated with his brothers on a movie he's also a member of the Frat Pack.

She was the first female chief of the Cherokee nation, serving for 10 years until she declined because of ill health. She married her longtime friend in 1986.

Jodie Foster
Nov. 19
She was a child star in a Disney movie , and she successfully made the transition to an adult actress (see video). Was she the obsession of a president shooter?

He was the 20th president of the U.S. , and he was reportedly the last to be born in a log cabin. His term lasted only about 150 days; he was assassinated.

Connie Talbot
Nov. 20
This schoolgirl entered "Britain's Got Talent" for a family day out, but she ended up in second place. She's made several albums.

Robert F. Kennedy He came from a political family, and he served as his brother's attorney general before he sought the office his brother once held. He was assassinated.


Ken Griffey Jr.
Nov. 21
He's the son of a major league baseball star, and after he was the first pick of the Seattle Mariners, he became a star in his own right.

In a bikini and body paint, with perfect comic timing, she became one of the stars of "Laugh-In" She won an Oscar, and her movie, "Private Benjamin" was a hit. She's happily unmarried.


Scarlett Johansson
Nov. 22
Her breakthrough role was in a film directed by Robert Redford," and she has released an album. Although she's been linked to many famous men, she married a Canadian actor.

The daughter of actors, she established herself as a "scream queen" and went on to win Golden Globes for her comedy work. She's written children's books, and in private life she is Lady Haden-Guest.

Miley Cyrus
Nov. 23
She's the eldest daughter of a country music star, and she became a star in her own right on "Hannah Montana".

To his surprise, he became the 14th president of the U.S. The question of slavery dominated his administration, and he served only one term.


Katherine Heigl
Nov. 24
She was a dramatic actress on "Grey's Anatomy, " and she played comic roles in films like "27 Dresses." She and her husband adopted a child.

He was known as "Old Rough and Ready," for his seeming indifference to hardship. He became the nation's 12th president, but served only 16 months in office.


Barbara and Jenna Bush
Nov. 25
Jenna is blonde, Barbara is a brunette, and they're the twin daughters of a president. Their college years were very public, with citations for underage drinking. Jenna is married, Barbara is not.

He was the son of a president and the presumed heir to Camelot. He married a beauty. They died in a private plane crash.

Lil Fizz
Nov. 26
He was a member of a R&B boy band, who had a successful couple of albums; they also appeared in a film. Though the band broke up, he and J-Boog are still making music.

She and her husband were a popular tour band, and they released their biggest hit in 1970. Their split was acrimonious, and she went on to win Grammys for "Private Dancer."

Jaleel White
Nov. 27
He portrayed a supernerd on a sitcom and he went on to become a screenwriter. His character's popular catchphrase?

She was a child when her family moved to the White House, and her family life was very public. They moved after her father's assassination. She met her husband while working for a museum.


Anna Nicole Smith
Nov. 28
She was a blonde bombshell who appeared in Guess clothing ads and married an 89-year-old oil tycoon. How did she die?

He was a stand-up comedian with a penchant for sarcasm before he ascended to stardom as the host of his own show. He's had a couple of dates with the Oscars, also.


Jon Knight
Nov. 29
He was part of a boy band that went on to sell 80 million albums. He was the first to split during a tour in 1994.

The stand-up comic wrote for sitcoms, including "Welcome Back, Kotter." His own act was so successful that he turned it into a sitcom


Clay Aiken
Nov. 30
He planned to be a special education teacher, but along the way he entered a contest called "American Idol". His first album went multiplatinum.

His landed a bit part in "Empire of the Sun," and he's now a leading man. He's married to a "Brady Bunch" actress.

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