Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She celebrated 65 years on the throne in February 2017 with her Sapphire Jubilee.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a scholar and minister who led the civil rights movement. After his assassination, he was memorialized by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal is an Oscar-nominated actor known for his work in films like 'Donnie Darko,' 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Prisoners' and 'Nightcrawler.'
Kate Winslet
Oscar winner Kate Winslet has starred in a number of acclaimed films. She gained fame in the blockbuster 'Titanic' and has also starred in 'Little Children,' 'The Holiday' and 'Mildred Pierce.'
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning actor, performer and writer known for his groundbreaking Broadway musicals 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton.'
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.'
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is an American actress best known for her acting career, political activism and aerobic-exercise videos. The daughter of acclaimed actor Henry Fonda, the actress has won two Oscars.
Kevin Durant
NBA All-Star Kevin Durant nabbed several scoring titles with the Oklahoma City Thunder before winning back-to-back championships with Golden State Warriors.
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