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Marilyn Monroe
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- Pucker Uppers
- Numerous Nuptials
- USO Entertainers
Marilyn Monroe
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1926 - 1962
Actress Marilyn Monroe overcame a difficult childhood to become of the world's biggest and most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962.
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Florence Joyner
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- Famous Epileptics
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Black Athletes
Florence Joyner
Track and Field Athlete / 1959 - 1998
Olympic gold medalist Florence Joyner brought style to track and field with form-fitting bodysuits, six-inch fingernails and amazing speed. She still holds the world records in the 100- and 200-meter events.
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Jillian Michaels
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- Fitness Gurus
- Famous Aquarians
- Reality TV Stars
Jillian Michaels
Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star / 1974 -
A high-profile trainer and life coach, Jillian Michaels starred on the reality TV show The Biggest Loser and has created her own fitness franchise.
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Etta James
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- African-American Biopics
- Name Changers
- Soul Train Guests
Etta James
Singer / 1938 - 2012
Etta James is a Grammy Award-winning singer known for hit songs like "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "At Last."
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Melissa Gilbert
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- Child Stars
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Taureans
Melissa Gilbert
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1964 -
Melissa Gilbert came to fame playing Laura Ingalls on the NBC period drama series Little House on the Prairie (1974-82).
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Angelina Jolie
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- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Pucker Uppers
Angelina Jolie
Activist, Film Actress, Director / 1975 -
Angelina Jolie is one of Hollywood's leading actresses, known for movies like Changeling and Salt as much as she is for her relationship with actor Brad Pitt.
profile name: Marilyn Monroe profile occupation: Film Actress, Pin-up
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profile name: Jillian Michaels profile occupation: Entrepreneur, Reality Television Star
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profile name: Etta James profile occupation: Singer
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profile name: Florence Joyner profile occupation: Track and Field Athlete
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profile name: Melissa Gilbert profile occupation: Film Actress, Television Actress
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profile name: Angelina Jolie profile occupation: Activist, Film Actress, Director
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