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Stand-up comedian and actor Pete Davidson is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, as well as his appearances in films like The King of Staten Island.

Actor and comedian Melissa McCarthy is known for her performances in the TV show Gilmore Girls and the film Bridesmaids, which earned her an Oscar nomination.

Elizabeth Holmes founded the now-defunct health technology company Theranos and is currently serving an 11-year prison sentence for her fraud conviction.

Canadian singer Céline Dion dominated the pop charts in the 1990s with No. 1 hits like “The Power of Love” and “Because You Loved Me.”

Rosalynn Carter, a humanitarian and former first lady, is best known as the wife of former President Jimmy Carter.

Mary Tyler Moore was an Emmy Award-winning actor, television star, and producer known for her roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Grammy-winner Tina Turner rose to fame in the 1960s by performing with then-husband Ike Turner. The singer later enjoyed an international solo career with hits like “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”

In the 1960s and ’70s, Ike Turner had a string of hit songs with his former wife Tina Turner. He later had a successful solo career as a blues musician.

American entrepreneur Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon and space exploration company Blue Origin. His successful business ventures have made him one of the richest people in the world.

Actor and comedian Robin Williams was known for his fast-paced, improvisational performance style and for his films like Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society.

In 1976, Steve Jobs cofounded Apple Computer Inc. with Steve Wozniak. Under Jobs’ guidance, the company pioneered a series of revolutionary technologies, including the iPhone and iPad.

One of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, basketball star Carmelo Anthony retired in May 2023 after 19 pro seasons.

Hall of Fame football player Jim Brown was a record-holding NFL running back who was also known as an actor and activist.

Civil rights activist Malcolm X was a prominent leader in the Nation of Islam. Until his 1965 assassination, he vigorously supported Black nationalism.

Singer Janelle Monáe became an R&B sensation with the release of her futuristic albums The ArchAndroid and The Electric Lady.

Dubbed the “Night Stalker,” Richard Ramirez was an American serial killer who murdered at least 14 people and tortured dozens in California before being captured in 1985.

Broadcast journalist Barbara Walters was best known as the 11-year star of the Today show and for being the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program.

Princess Diana was Princess of Wales while married to Prince Charles. One of the most adored members of the British royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.

The monarch reached many milestones in life before his ascension to the throne at age 73.

Lyle and Erik Menendez cited emotional and sexual abuse, among other reasons, for the gruesome 1989 murders of their father and mother.

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted in 1996 of killing their parents, will also be featured in a new Netflix documentary.

The 44^th president of the United States, Barack Obama is the first Black American who has been elected to the Oval Office. He served from 2009 until 2017.

Retired boxer George Foreman twice won on the heavyweight title and won an Olympic gold medal. Now, he is a popular pitchman, most famously for his George Foreman Grill.

Aaron Rodgers is an NFL quarterback who led the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV and has won four MVP awards. He was traded to the New York Jets in April 2023.

Actor, singer, and activist Harry Belafonte achieved lasting fame for songs such as “The Banana Boat Song (Day-O),” as well as for his humanitarian work.

Joe Biden is the 46^th president of the United States. He also served as Barack Obama’s vice president from 2009 until 2017.

Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast, with more than two dozen Olympic and World Championship medals to her name.

Michelle Obama is a lawyer, writer, and the wife of former U.S. President Barack Obama. Prior to her role as first lady, she was a lawyer, Chicago city administrator, and community outreach worker.

Poet and playwright William Shakespeare is considered the greatest dramatist of all time. His works are loved throughout the world, but Shakespeare’s personal life is shrouded in mystery.

Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar helped create and run the notorious Medellín cartel and was responsible for killing thousands of people.

Muhammad Ali was a three-time heavyweight boxing champion with an impressive 56-win record. He was also known for his public stance against the Vietnam War.

The late Mary Quant is immortalized as the British fashion designer who popularized miniskirts and created the “Chelsea look.”