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Jane Goodall was a British primatologist and conservationist who revolutionized the study of chimpanzees.

Jessica Chastain is an Academy Award-winning actor known for movies including Zero Dark Thirty, Molly’s Game, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

Carly Simon is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for the 1972 hit “You’re So Vain.” She was also famously married to fellow musician James Taylor.

Jared Leto is an Oscar-winning actor known for roles in Dallas Buyers Club, Requiem for a Dream, and Suicide Squad. He is also the lead singer of the band 30 Seconds to Mars.

Actor Pedro Pascal is known for his roles in Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, Narcos, and The Mandalorian.

Chris Brown is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and entertainer who made headlines for assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

Basketball legend LeBron James has played professionally since 2003, won NBA titles with three different teams, and is the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Osbourne reveled in his success as a solo artist when the unimaginable happened, ending the life of his close friend and musical confidante Randy Rhoads.

Lionel Messi, a forward for Inter Miami CF and Argentina’s national team, is one of the world’s greatest soccer players and an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.

Lupita Nyong'o is an Oscar-winning Kenyan-Mexican actor known for her roles in 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, and Us.

Christopher Nolan is an Oscar-winning director and screenwriter known for the hit films Inception, The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and Oppenheimer.

Grammy-winning singer and actor Ariana Grande is known for the songs “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings” as well as her starring role in the Wicked movies.

Belfort illegally made millions in the 1990s through his investment company, Stratton Oakmont. His memoir is the basis for The Wolf of Wall Street movie.

Fourteen-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop music stars in the world.

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and for his support of individual liberty.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the first men’s soccer player to record 900 career goals. He currently plays for the Portuguese national team and the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.

George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. He led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War.

Paul Revere, a silversmith and American revolutionary, famously alerted the Lexington militia about the approach of the British in 1775.

British actor Tom Holland plays Peter Parker in the Spider-Man franchise and is known for his relationship with Zendaya.

British actor Emily Blunt is known for her roles in movies such as The Devil Wears Prada, A Quiet Place, and Oppenheimer.

RuPaul is a drag queen, singer, and actor best known for his hit reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Amy Adams is an Oscar-nominated actor best known for her roles in Enchanted, American Hustle, and Sharp Objects.

LGBTQ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson was a key figure in the 1969 Stonewall riots and worked to support homeless transgender youth.

Harvey Milk became one of the first openly gay officials in the United States after he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977.

Grammy Award-winning singer Dua Lipa is known for the singles “Levitating” and “Dance the Night.”

Sylvia Rivera became an outspoken transgender rights activist after participating in the 1969 Stonewall Riots.

Shakira is a Grammy-winning Colombian pop singer known for the hits “Whenever, Wherever,” “Hips Don't Lie,” and “She Wolf.”

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers and previously won four MVP awards and Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers.

Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank was the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out as gay.

American basketball player Jason Collins was the first active male athlete in major North American professional sports to come out as gay.

Kevin Hart is an actor and comedian known for his upbeat standup comedy and starring roles in Get Hard, Central Intelligence, and the Jumanji movies.

Ted Turner was a television pioneer and media mogul who founded CNN, the first 24-hour news network.