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Rags to Riches
Browse through famous people who started with nothing and became successful.
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Oprah Winfrey
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Female Talk Show Hosts
Oprah Winfrey
Film Actress, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer / 1954 -
Billionaire Oprah Winfrey has hosted her own internationally popular talk show since 1986. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, and producer.
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Jay-Z
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- Famous Black Entertainers
- Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
Jay-Z
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -
Rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z has won Grammy Awards, helmed Def Jam Records, created a clothing line, and married Beyoncé Knowles.
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Justin Bieber
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Pisceans
Justin Bieber
Singer / 1994 -
Justin Bieber is a Canadian-born pop star who was discovered via YouTube. His debut album "My World" went platinum in the U.S, Canada and the U.K.
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Celine Dion
- In these groups:
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Lefties
Celine Dion
Singer / 1968 -
French-Canadian singer Celine Dion dominated the pop charts in the 1990s. She remains a popular entertainer and is the second-highest earning musician.
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Johnny Cash
- In these groups:
- Country Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Rags to Riches
Johnny Cash
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1932 - 2003
Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues, and gospel influences.
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Michael Oher
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- Rags to Riches
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Geminis
Michael Oher
Football Player / 1986 -
Michael Oher is an NFL football player with the Baltimore Ravens. He was the subject of Michael Lewis's book, The Blind Side and the 2009 film of the same name.
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