It takes a strong woman to portray a strong female character, and Angela Bassett always fits the bill. From her breakout role as single mother Reva Styles in John Singleton’s Boyz n the Hood (1991), to her portrayal of fierce Queen Ramonda in Marvel’s Black Panther films, Angela’s unmistakable voice, signature delivery, and grand presence …
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James L. Brooks: TV and film icon behind beloved comedies and dramas. Creator of The Simpsons, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Oscar-winning Terms of Endearment. Master of character-driven storytelling.
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Miley Cyrus, an award-winning singer, actress, and philanthropist, rose to fame with Hannah Montana and continues to top charts while giving back globally.
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Frank Oz, a visionary director, actor, and puppeteer, shaped pop culture with The Muppets, Yoda, and acclaimed films like Little Shop of Horrors and Bowfinger.
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Kelly Ripa, Emmy-winning host, actress, and bestselling author, has captivated audiences for decades with her wit, charm, and trailblazing media career.
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From comedy and drama to video games, animation, and game shows, Anthony Anderson’s career has touched nearly every corner of pop culture over the last two-plus decades. Born in Augusta, Maine, and raised in Compton, California, he would often accompany his mother Doris to film sets, where she worked as a background actor. It’s no …
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Actress. Producer. CEO. Creative. Tracee Ellis Ross has forged a unique path in Hollywood. After appearing in 1996’s Far Harbor, she landed her first studio film role in Hanging Up (2000). That year would prove to be her breakthrough—not only did she became a regular on the MTV series The Lyricist Lounge Show, a hip-hop …
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Born and raised in Maine to a school secretary mother and an insurance salesman father, Patrick got his first taste of performing, surprisingly, via juggling—winning second place second place in the Juniors category at the 1981 International Jugglers’ Association Championship. But it was an invitation to audition for the tour of Harvey Fierstein’s play Torch …
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Playing a beloved television character for 19 seasons is no easy feat—but Ellen Pompeo has accomplished that, and so much more, in her nearly 22-year career in Hollywood. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Ellen eventually made the move to New York City, and then to Los Angeles. After making her TV debut in 1996, higher …
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Kenny Ortega grew up in a household filled with music and dance, so it was natural for him to turn to musical theatre and film for a career. “When I was a little boy, I remember watching my mother and father dance in the living room. They would jitterbug and mambo. Before we had TV, …
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