Anne Heche
Actress Anne Heche got her start on the soap opera 'Another World.' She was known for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres and for starring in the series 'Men in Trees.'
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.
Viola Davis
Viola Davis is an actress known for her award-winning performances in the TV series 'How to Get Away With Murder,' the Broadway productions of 'King Hedley II' and 'Fences' and its film adaptation.
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience that would influence the world.
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.'
John Travolta
John Travolta is an award-winning actor who had breakout roles in 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'Grease.' He had a career revival with 'Pulp Fiction' and has starred in a wide range of additional projects.
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.
Bill Russell
Hailed as the greatest winner in sports, Basketball Hall of Fame center Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented 11 championships in 13 seasons.
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.
Madonna
Pop legend Madonna is known for her constant reinvention as a performer. Her biggest hits include "Papa Don't Preach," "Like a Prayer," "Vogue," "Secret," and "Ray of Light," among many others.
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