Gael García Bernal – Biography Early Life and Family Background Gael García Bernal was born on November 30, 1978, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, into a family deeply immersed in the world of performance. His parents, Patricia Bernal and José Ángel García, were both involved in the arts—his mother an actress and his father an actor … Read more
Marion Cotillard – Biography Early Life and Family Background Marion Cotillard was born on September 30, 1975, in Paris, France, and raised in Orléans in a family deeply rooted in the arts. Her father, Jean-Claude Cotillard, was a theatre director and teacher, while her mother, Niseema Theillaud, was an actress and drama teacher. Growing up … Read more
Joaquin Phoenix – Biography Early Life and Family Background Joaquin Rafael Phoenix was born on October 28, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Arlyn Dunetz and John Lee Bottom. Raised in a nomadic and unconventional family, Phoenix and his siblings were introduced to music and performance from an early age. His family, part of … Read more
Adam Sandler – Biography Early Life and Family Background Adam Richard Sandler was born on September 9, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York City, to Judith, a nursery school teacher and poet, and Stanley Sandler, an electrical engineer. Raised in a Jewish family, Sandler grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire. He developed an early interest in … Read more
Imane Khelif – Biography Early Life and Background Imane Khelif was born on May 2, 1999, in Aïn Sidi Ali, a small town in Laghouat Province, Algeria. Raised in a modest family—her father, Omar, worked as a welder in the oil industry, and her mother was a homemaker—Khelif grew up in a conservative rural environment. … Read more
Tyson Fury – Biography Early Life and Family Background Tyson Luke Fury was born on August 12, 1988, in Manchester, England, into a family with deep Irish Traveller roots and a rich boxing tradition. Named after the legendary Mike Tyson, Fury was born prematurely, weighing just one pound, but survived against the odds—a theme that … Read more
Zac Efron – Biography Early Life and Family Background Zachary David Alexander Efron was born on October 18, 1987, in San Luis Obispo, California, and later raised in Arroyo Grande. His father, David Efron, worked as an electrical engineer, and his mother, Starla Baskett, was a secretary at the same power plant. Zac was a … Read more
Erling Haaland – Biography Early Life and Family Background Erling Braut Haaland was born on July 21, 2000, in Leeds, England, where his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, was playing professional football for Leeds United. The Haaland family moved back to Bryne, Norway, when Erling was three years old. Growing up in a football-focused household, Erling developed … Read more
Ben Affleck – Biography Early Life and Family Background Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His parents, Timothy Affleck and Christine Anne Boldt, were both involved in the arts, with his father working as a social worker and school teacher and his mother as … Read more
Kim Kardashian – Biography Early Life and Family Background Kimberly Noel Kardashian was born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, into a family already in the spotlight. Her father, Robert Kardashian, was an attorney who represented O.J. Simpson during his murder trial, and her mother, Kris Jenner, became a media personality and business … Read more
Justin Bieber – Biography Early Life and Family Background Justin Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Stratford by his mother, Pattie Mallette, who was a teenager when she gave birth to him. Despite financial struggles, his mother supported his interest in music from a young age. Bieber … Read more
Jennifer Lopez – Biography Early Life and Family Background Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, New York City, to Puerto Rican parents Guadalupe Rodríguez and David Lopez. She grew up in a tight-knit, working-class family alongside her two sisters, Leslie and Lynda. From a young age, Jennifer displayed a strong … Read more
Jason Momoa – Biography Early Life and Family Background Jason Momoa was born on August 1, 1979, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Raised by his mother, Coni, a photographer, and his father, Joseph Momoa, a painter, Jason was exposed to artistic creativity from a young age. His multicultural heritage includes Native Hawaiian, German, Irish, and Native American … Read more
Jungkook – Biography Early Life and Family Background Jeon Jungkook, known simply as Jungkook, was born on September 1, 1997, in Busan, South Korea. Growing up in a supportive family, Jungkook showed a passion for music and performance from an early age. Encouraged by his parents, he began singing and dancing during his childhood, quickly … Read more
Shannen Doherty – Biography Early Life and Family Background Shannen Doherty was born on April 12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee. She grew up in a family that supported her artistic interests from a young age. After moving to Los Angeles during her childhood, Doherty quickly developed a passion for acting. Encouraged by her parents, she … Read more
JD Vance – Biography Early Life and Family Background J.D. Vance was born James David Vance on August 2, 1984, in Middletown, Ohio, into a working-class family with roots in the Appalachian region of Kentucky. Raised primarily by his grandparents, whom he called Mama and Papa, Vance experienced a turbulent childhood marked by poverty and … Read more
Glen Powell – Biography Early Life and Family Background Glen Powell was born on October 21, 1988, in Austin, Texas, into a close-knit and supportive family. He grew up with a love for movies and storytelling, inspired by both his family’s encouragement and his early exposure to the entertainment world. Powell attended Westwood High School … Read more
Angelina Jolie – Biography Early Life and Family Background Angelina Jolie was born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Her parents separated when she was just a year old, and she was primarily raised by her mother, who left her own acting career to focus on … Read more
Keanu Reeves Biography Early Life and Family Background Keanu Charles Reeves was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon, to Patricia Taylor, a costume designer, and Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr., a geologist. His father was of Chinese-Hawaiian descent, while his mother is of English heritage. After his parents’ divorce when he was just three, … Read more
Hardik Pandya – Biography Early Life and Family Background Hardik Pandya was born on October 11, 1993, in Surat, Gujarat, India, to Himanshu and Nalini Pandya. His father ran a small car finance business, but when Hardik was five, the family moved to Baroda to support the cricketing aspirations of Hardik and his older brother … Read more
Meghan Markle – Biography Early Life and Background Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a biracial household—her mother, Doria Ragland, is African American and a former social worker and yoga instructor, while her father, Thomas Markle, is white and worked as a … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence – Biography Early Life and Family Background Jennifer Shrader Lawrence was born on August 15, 1990, in Indian Hills, Kentucky. Raised in a suburban family, her father Gary was a construction company owner, and her mother Karen ran a summer camp. Lawrence was active in sports and cheerleading, but her passion for performing … Read more
Fabrizio Romano – Biography Early Life and Background Fabrizio Romano was born on February 21, 1993, in Naples, Italy. Growing up in a city known for its passionate football culture, Romano developed a deep love for the sport at an early age. He studied political science but was drawn to sports journalism, particularly football reporting. … Read more
Travis Scott – Biography Early Life and Family Background Travis Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster II on April 30, 1991, in Houston, Texas, was raised in the suburb of Missouri City. He spent much of his early childhood with his grandmother in South Park, a high-crime area in Houston, before moving back in with his … Read more
Kylie Jenner – Biography Early Life and Family Background Kylie Kristen Jenner was born on August 10, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, to Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner), an Olympic gold medalist, and Kris Jenner, a media personality and businesswoman. She is the youngest daughter in the Jenner-Kardashian blended family, with half-siblings including Kourtney, Kim, … Read more
Gypsy Rose – Biography Early Life and Family Background Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born on July 27, 1991, in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, to Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard and Rod Blanchard. From a young age, Gypsy was presented by her mother as suffering from numerous severe medical conditions, including leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and developmental delays. Dee … Read more
Jeremy Allen White – Biography Early Life and Family Background Jeremy Allen White was born on February 17, 1991, in Brooklyn, New York City. Raised in a working-class family, Jeremy developed a passion for acting at a young age. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, a renowned … Read more
Max Verstappen – Biography Early Life and Family Background Max Emilian Verstappen was born on September 30, 1997, in Hasselt, Belgium, to a family deeply rooted in motorsports. His father, Jos Verstappen, was a former Formula One driver, while his mother, Sophie Kumpen, competed in karting at a high level. Max grew up primarily in … Read more
Britney Spears – Biography Early Life and Family Background Britney Jean Spears was born on December 2, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana. From a young age, she displayed a strong talent for singing and dancing, performing in local talent shows and church choirs. At eight, she auditioned for The Mickey Mouse … Read more
Madonna – Biography Early Life and Family Background Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, and raised in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills. She was the third of six children in a Catholic, working-class Italian-American family. Her mother, also named Madonna, died of breast cancer when she was … Read more