Catherine Caruso
Associate Profiles Editor
Catherine Caruso joined the Biography.com staff in August 2024, having previously worked as a freelance journalist for several years. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she studied English literature. When she’s not working on a new story, you can find her reading, hitting the gym, or watching too much TV.
Miley Cyrus Rose to Fame as Hannah Montana—but She Almost Missed Out on the Part
The iconic role was initially offered to another Disney Channel star.
How Did Hillel Slovak Die? Inside the Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist’s Life and Cause of Death
Slovak’s influence on the band is explored in the Netflix documentary The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who Are Dakota Mortensen and Tate Paul? All About Taylor Frankie Paul’s Exes.
The two men share children and were once in relationships with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul.
Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul? Why Her Appearance on The Bachelorette Is Now in Jeopardy
The TikTok influencer rose to fame on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and is reportedly part of an ongoing domestic violence investigation.
Michael B. Jordan
Michael B. Jordan is an Oscar-winning actor known for his critically acclaimed roles in Sinners, Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther.
Who Is Hamnet Star Jessie Buckley? All About the Oscar Winner for Best Actress
The Irish actor portrays William Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes Hathaway, in the historical drama.
11 Groundbreaking Women Who Have Shaped American Politics
Kamala Harris, Sarah McBride, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are just a few women who have made history in U.S. politics.
Who Is ‘Dinamita’ Montilla and Where Is He Now? All About Netflix’s ‘TikTok Killer’
The Spanish serial killer José Jurado Montilla’s crimes are explored in a revealing new docuseries.
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is a Grammy-winning singer known for the hit songs “Just the Way You Are,” “Uptown Funk,” and “That’s What I Like.”
Who Is Leo Woodall? All About the Star of Netflix’s Vladimir
The British actor stars as the titular character in Netflix’s limited series Vladimir.
Serena Williams
Retired professional tennis player Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and several Olympic gold medals.
Lainey Wilson
Grammy-winning country singer Lainey Wilson is best known for her albums Bell Bottom Country and Whirlwind.
51 Famous Women in History Who Have Changed the World
These female figures will inspire and empower you.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was a multitalented poet and author known for her acclaimed 1969 memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
A Knee Injury Crushed Gordon Ramsay’s Soccer Dreams—and Ignited His Career as a Michelin-Star Chef
As a kid, Ramsay dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player.
Mae Jemison
Mae Jemison is a scientist and former astronaut who became the first Black woman in space, flying aboard the Endeavour in 1992.
Hilary Duff
Singer and actor Hilary Duff is best known for her roles in Lizzie McGuire, A Cinderella Story, and Younger.
Where Are Joe Banis and Jeffrey Mundt Now? All About Jamie Carroll’s ‘Glitterball City’ Killers
The Louisville couple killed hair dresser Jamie Carroll in a meth-fueled tryst in 2009.
Everything to Know About Gordon Ramsay’s Wife and 6 Kids
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay shares three daughters and three sons with his wife, Tana.
YouTube Star Piper Rockelle Always Wanted to Be Famous. Now She’s on OnlyFans.
“I’m just kind of getting my freedom,” the former YouTube child star said.
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson was a civil rights leader, minister, and politician who twice ran for U.S. president.
11 Notable Artists from the Harlem Renaissance and Their Enduring Works
Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and Langston Hughes were just a few musicians and writers who shaped the Harlem Renaissance.
The Tragic True ‘Love Story’ of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette
The late couple’s tumultuous relationship is explored in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.
Rosa Parks’ Life After the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks became a civil rights icon for refusing to give up her bus seat, but it also led to years of personal and financial hardship.
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy was a fashion publicist who married John F. Kennedy Jr. She was considered a trendsetter and style icon.
Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker created a specialized line of Black hair care products and became the first female self-made millionaire in the United States.
Lindsey Vonn
One of the best alpine skiers in the history of the sport, Lindsey Vonn has won three Olympic medals and 82 World Cup titles.
Savannah Guthrie
Emmy-winning journalist and former attorney Savannah Guthrie is the main co-anchor of the NBC News morning show Today.
Beverley Allitt
British serial killer Beverley Allitt, also known as the “Angel of Death,” was convicted of murdering four children while working as a nurse in Lincolnshire.
Who Is Beverley Allitt? How Lucy Letby Followed in the Footsteps of the Nurse Serial Killer
Serial killer Lucy Letby, who murdered seven infants in 2015 and 2016, has drawn comparisons to Beverley Allitt, another British nurse who killed four babies in 1991.
Where Are Susan and John Letby Now? Everything We Know About Lucy Letby’s Parents
They stood by their daughter during her trial and maintain her innocence, even after her conviction.