George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States and served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He was also the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd President.
Nelly Sachs
German poet and playwright Nelly Sachs won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966 for expressing the grief and yearning of her fellow Jews after WWII.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury is best known as one of the rock world's most versatile and engaging performers and for his mock operatic masterpiece, "Bohemian Rhapsody."
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas was a Christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick, and is the basis for the popular character of Santa Claus.
Natalie Portman
Actress Natalie Portman won the 2010 Academy Award for her portrayal of a troubled ballerina in 'Black Swan.'
Constance Wu
Constance Wu is an American TV and film actress best known for her role as Jessica Huang on ABC's 'Fresh Off the Boat' and as the female lead in 'Crazy Rich Asians.'
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman is an American actor known for his portrayals of Jackie Robinson in '42' and James Brown in 'Get on Up.' He also plays the superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cardi B
Cardi B is a Grammy-nominated American rapper, social media personality and former reality star whose commercial debut single "Bodak Yellow" surged to the top of the music charts in 2017.
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States (1977-81) and was later awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston won the hearts of television viewers as Rachel on the NBC sitcom 'Friends,' which ran for 10 seasons.
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