Olivia Newton-John
Singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John, known for playing Sandy in the musical film 'Grease,' battled breast cancer and helped raise awareness through her music.
Elvis Presley
Musician and actor Elvis Presley rose to fame in the mid-1950s — on the radio, TV and the silver screen — and is one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll history.
Oscar Isaac
Guatemalan-American actor Oscar Isaac has swung between noble and damaged characters in films like 'Inside Llewyn Davis' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' as well as in miniseries like 'Show Me a Hero' and 'Scenes from a Marriage.'
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
Zendaya
Actress and singer Zendaya first came to fame in 2010 with the television comedy 'Shake It Up.' She went on to star in big-budget films like 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and 'The Greatest Showman.'
Pedro Pascal
Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal is best known for his work on Disney+'s 'The Mandalorian,' Netflix's 'Narcos' and HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Paul Newman
Paul Newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time with films like 'Cool Hand Luke' and 'The Hustler.' He also started the Newman's Own food company, which donates all profits to charity.
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was embroiled in a feud between East Coast and West Coast rappers and was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, leaving behind an influential musical legacy at the age of 25.
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson first gained fame in the pages of 'Playboy' and rose to international fame with her role on 'Baywatch.'
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