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2012
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Steel Magnolias Cast: Where Are They Now?
October 3, 2012 by Natana JulesUndeniably one of the most memorable movies of the 80s, Steel Magnolias taught us what it meant to have an unbreakable bond. The 1989 film adaptation of the esteemed stage play brought together some of Hollywood’s biggest A-listers—from country legend...
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Moms
- Pucker Uppers
Julia Roberts
Actress / 1967 -
Julia Roberts is an Academy Award-winning actress, and one of the top box office earners in Hollywood.
- In these groups:
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Cast of Lincoln
- 2013 Oscar Nominees
Sally Field
Actress / 1946 -
Sally Field is an American actress best known TV and film roles such as Gidget, The Flying Nun, Smokey and the Bandit, Sybil and Places in the Heart.
- In these groups:
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Bewitching Women
Shirley MacLaine
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Dancer, Singer, Journalist / 1934 -
Shirley MacLaine is one of Hollywood's legendary leading ladies, known for a vast span of films that include The Apartment, Sweet Charity and Terms of Endearment.
- In these groups:
- Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winners
- Silver Foxes
- Famous Geminis
Olympia Dukakis
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1931 -
Olympia Dukakis received a 1988 Academy Award for her supporting role as Cher’s mom in the film Moonstruck.
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- Beatty's Babes
- Famous Sagittarians
Daryl Hannah
Animal Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Film Actress / 1960 -
Daryl Hannah is an actress with a wide variety of roles under her belt, from that of a mermaid in Splash to an assassin in Kill Bill: Vols 1 and 2
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- In these groups:
- Country Legends
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Bluegrass Musicians
Dolly Parton
Songwriter, Singer / 1946 -
Country music queen Dolly Parton is a cultural icon whose voluptuous figure and powerful voice made her popular on both stage and screen.
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Unforgettably Awkward Presidential Moments
September 26, 2012 by Jackie NashLet's face it: These days, Americans are keen on remembering presidents' gaffes just as much as as their accolades. And considering the social media surge of the...
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- Failed Assassinations
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Famous Irish-Americans
Ronald Reagan
Film Actor, Television Actor, U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1911 - 2004
President Ronald Reagan helped redefine the purpose of government and pressured the Soviet Union to end the Cold War. He solidified the conservative agenda for decades after his presidency.
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- Candidates Eating
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Virgoans
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S. President, U.S. Vice President / 1908 - 1973
Lyndon B. Johnson was elected vice president of the U.S. in 1960 and became the 36th president in 1963, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
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- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Kentucky Derby Hats
- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
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Snoopy and the Apollo 10 Gang Go to Space
October 1, 2012 by Andrew CannizzaroThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal makers...
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Illustrators
Charles Schulz
Illustrator, Writer / 1922 - 2000
Charles Schulz was a cartoonist best known for creating the one of the world's most successful comic strips, Peanuts.
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Einstein's Brain Gets an App, Glee Bashes Britney Spears?
September 28, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com's "Week in Review" highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, importance...
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- Hair-Raising Dudes
- Famous Lefties
- Tech Giants
Albert Einstein
Physicist / 1879 - 1955
Albert Einstein was a German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. He is considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century.
Britney Spears
Singer, Television Personality / 1981 -
Britney Spears has been one of the most successful—and sometimes controversial—solo acts in popular music. More recently, she began hosting The X Factor.
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- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous Television Personalities
Ann Coulter
Lawyer, Radio Personality, Television Personality, Journalist / 1961 -
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter has insulted Jews, 9/11 widows and a variety of Democratic politicians, yet she continues to have a loyal fan base.
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- Mysterious Deaths
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Jimmy
Jimmy Hoffa
Activist / 1913 - 1975
Jimmy Hoffa was became a labor organizer in the 1930s, rising in the Teamsters Union during the next two decades until he reached the office of president.
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- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Famous Leos
Kerri Walsh-Jennings
Athlete / 1978 -
Kerri Walsh-Jennings is a professional beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She is the longtime competitive partner of Misty May-Treanor.
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H. G. Wells vs. William Daniels
September 26, 2012 by Kayla AriasH. G. Wells was a well known author whose works include The Time Machine and War of the Worlds. He was less famously known for his time as a teacher at the Henley...
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- Famous Lefties
- Famous Lookalikes
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
H.G. Wells
Author / 1866 - 1946
H.G. Wells was a writer of science-fiction works—including The Time Machine and War of the Worlds—who had a great influence on our vision of the future.
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Famous Movie Teachers
September 27, 2012 by Eudie PakTest, test, test…In anticipation of the controversial movie-teacher flick Won’t Back Down, which premieres in U.S. theaters on Friday, we made a list of movie teachers whose roles were inspired by real-life educators.
Although it was difficult to whittle...
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- Name Changers
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Anne Bancroft
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1931 - 2005
Anne Bancroft was an Oscar Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress famous for her roles in The Miracle Worker and The Graduate. She was married to comedian and film director Mel Brooks.
- In these groups:
- Screen Presidents
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
- Celebrity Aviators
Morgan Freeman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -
Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.
- In these groups:
- Bewitching Women
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Batman Villains
Michelle Pfeiffer
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1958 -
Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress known for her film roles in Scarface, The Fabulous Baker Boys and Batman Returns.
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- USO Entertainers
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
Robin Williams
Actor, Comedian / 1951 -
Actor and comedian Robin Williams is known for his fast-paced, improvisational performance style, and for his performances in films like Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society.
- In these groups:
- Famous Movie Teachers
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
Viola Davis
Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1965 -
Viola Davis has earned raves for such films as Doubt and The Help, and for such Broadway plays as King Hedley II and Fences.
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Film Actress / 1977 -
Maggie Gyllenhaal is an actress known for roles in small films and for her leading-lady role in The Dark Night.

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