Discover the most famous people born in 1979. The list includes people like Chris Pratt, Kourtney Kardashian, Oscar Isaac, Aaron Paul, Heath Ledger and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include football players, models, rock musicians and composers born in 1979. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Canada & Australia and many more countries.
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Jason Momoa(Actor Best Known for His Role in the TV Series 'Game of Thrones' and Film 'Aquaman')
Birthdate: 1st August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nānākuli, Hawaii, United States
An actor primarily known for his roles in the DC Extended Universe films, Jason Momoa is famous for his rugged good looks and raw sex appeal. He is of mixed Hawaiian and European descent. Beginning a career in entertainment in his late teens, he has now become an internationally renowned star. He has multiple tattoos.
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Heath Ledger(Australian Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘The Joker’ in the Film ‘The Dark Knight’)
Birthdate: 4th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Perth, Australia
Died: January 22, 2008
An Australian actor, Heath Ledger grabbed limelight in America with the teen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. However, it was role in Brokeback Mountain that made him a star and earned him comparisons with greats actors like Marlon Brando. The brilliant actor gave his last performance as Joker in The Dark Knight which became a massive success.
Birthdate: 21st June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Virginia, Minnesota, United States
American television and film actor, Chris Pratt won critical applause, commercial success and numerous awards for his work in The Lego Movie, Guardians of the Galaxy and later Jurassic World. However, before these, he made a name for himself with television shows Everwood and Parks and Recreation. Interestingly, he landed his first role while waiting tables at a restaurant.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 6th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
American comedian and actor, Kevin Hart attained fame as a stand-up comic and then established himself as a leading comedic actor on the big screen with films like Get Hard, About Last Night, Ride Along and The Wedding Ringer. He has also been part of two Jumanji films. He was critically acclaimed for the 2019 comedy-drama film The Upside.
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Aaliyah(Best Known as 'Princess of R&B' & 'Queen of Urban Pop')
Birthdate: 16th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: August 25, 2001
Aaliyah was an American singer, actress and model, who became famous when her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number sold three million copies in the US. Her subsequent albums also sold in millions and won her numerous accolades. She also acted in some films. She tragically died in an airplane crash in the Bahamas, at the age of 22.
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John Krasinski(Known For His Role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom 'The Office')
Birthdate: 20th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The charming actor John Krasinski is best recognised for playing Jim Halpert in the famous American television show, The Office. Apart from working in numerous other film and television projects as well as commercials, John Krasinski further cemented his position in the entertainment world by branching out into writing, producing and directing movies like The Promised Land and The Hollars.
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Oscar Isaac(American Actor Who Broke Stereotypes About Latino Characters in Hollywood)
Birthdate: 9th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Described by Vanity Fair magazine as the best dang actor of his generation, Oscar Isaac specializes in playing biblical and real-life characters. Also an accomplished guitarist and singer, Isaac has made his presence felt on films, TV, and theatre. Widely regarded as a sex symbol, he was also named in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.
Birthdate: 21st April
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
A frequent performer in West End productions, James McAvoy has also showcased his acting skills in popular Hollywood movies, such as the X-Men series and Split. Although not an adventurer, he did a BASE jump to help raise money for a charity named Retrak, which helps Ugandan children.
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Pink(Singer and Songwriter Known for Her Rock-Influenced Pop Songs, Distinctive Raspy Voice and Acrobatic Stage Presence)
Birthdate: 8th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Pink is an American singer-songwriter known for her acrobatic stage presence and raspy voice. Having sold more than 90 million records worldwide, Pink is one of thebest-selling musicians in the world. A recipient of several prestigious awards, Pink was named in VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music list. Her work has inspired many other artists like Taylor Swift.
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Aaron Paul(Best Known for His Role as 'Jesse Pinkman' in the AMC TV Series 'Breaking Bad')
Birthdate: 27th August
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Emmett, Idaho, United States
Aaron Paul is one of only two actors to receive the prestigious Primetime Emmy Award under the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category on three occasions. In 2013, Aaron Paul used his popularity to help raise $1.8 million for Kind Campaign, an anti-bullying organization. October 1 was declared as Aaron Paul Sturtevant Day by Idaho Governor Butch Otter.
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Rosario Dawson(Best Known for Portraying the 'Star Wars' Character 'Ahsoka Tano')
Birthdate: 9th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
A popular actress, producer, and activist, Rosario Dawson is known as much for her involvement in politics and philanthropy as for her work in films and television. A strong supporter of various charitable organizations, such as One Campaign and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Rosario came out as member of the LGBT community in 2020.
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Adam Levine(Lead Vocalist of the Pop Rock Band 'Maroon 5'.)
Birthdate: 18th March
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Three-time Grammy-winning Maroon 5 singer and guitarist Adam Levine had started his career with the band Kara's Flowers, which went defunct later. He has also judged the reality show The Voice. Adam owns a production company and a music label. He also has his own fragrance line and clothing collection.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 21st February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States
Considered a popular sex symbol, Jennifer Love Hewitt serves as an icon to an entire generation; a famous magazine stated that every girl wanted to emulate her, while boys had posters of her on their wall. Apart from being a popular actress, she is also a successful singer, having released studio albums, such as BareNaked.
Birthdate: 15th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
After 5 years with the San Diego Chargers, NFL quarterback Drew Brees joined the New Orleans Saints. In 2010, he was the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year and the co-chair of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Drew is considered one of the best passers in NFL.
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Jordan Peele(Actor and Comedian Known for His Comedy Sketch Series 'Key & Peele' and 'Mad TV')
Birthdate: 21st February
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: New York, United States
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Brandy Norwood(Singer-Songwriter and Actress Know for Her Single ‘The Boy Is Mine’ and Her Role in the Sitcom 'Moesha')
Birthdate: 11th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: McComb, Mississippi, United States
The singer of chartbuster songs like The Boy Is Mine, I Wanna be Down and Sittin' Up in My Room, Brandy Norwood is known for her raspy and husky voice. Most of her songs are about love, relationships and heartache. She was involved in a car accident in 2006, leading to multiple lawsuits, which were eventually settled out of court.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 27th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England
Popular English actress, Rosamund Pike, is best known for her performances in the movies Gone Girl, Hostiles, An Education and A Private War. A talented stage actress, she shot to international fame with her debut film Die Another Day. Since then, she has appeared in diverse roles and has achieved both critical and commercial success as well as prestigious award nominations.
Birthdate: 15th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Pontypool, Wales
Luke Evans is one of the most successful and popular actors from Wales. Also a decent singer, he released his debut studio album, At Last, in 2019; he studied music under the tutelage of an established singing coach named Louise Ryan. Since he is openly gay, Luke Evans serves as an inspiration to the gay community around the world.
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Evangeline Lilly(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Kate Austen’ in the TV Series ‘Lost’)
Birthdate: 3rd August
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Fort Saskatchewan, Canada
Evangeline Lilly is a Canadian actress who has played prominent roles in films like Ant-Man and the Wasp. Also a well-known humanitarian, Lilly has made numerous trips to Rwanda, where she has touched the lives of many, as part of her charity work. She has also worked with nonprofit organizations like GO Campaign and supports Task Brasil and Sierra Club.
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Olga Kurylenko(Ukrainian-French Actress Who Portrayed the Role of Bond Girl in the James Bond Film 'Quantum of Solace')
Birthdate: 14th November
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Berdyans'k, Ukraine
Olga Kurylenko is a Ukrainian-French model and actress. She gained international recognition after playing a Bond girl in the 2008 film Quantum of Solace. Olga Kurylenko serves as an inspiration to many young girls as she overcame her difficult childhood to become the face of popular brands like Clarins and Bebe.
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Kate Hudson(Actress Best Known for Her Films: 'Almost Famous', 'Bride Wars' and 'Alex & Emma')
Birthdate: 19th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Kate Hudson carved out a nice niche for herself in Hollywood after appearing in a string of romantic comedies. She’s had many box office successes like Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Alex and Emma, You, Me and Dupree, Great Barrier Reef and Bride Wars. She has also had some failures and duds along the way.
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Kimi Räikkönen(Finnish Racing Driver Nicknamed ‘The Iceman’ and Winner of the 2007 Formula One World Championship)
Birthdate: 17th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Espoo, Finland
With 21 Grands Prix wins Kimi-Matias Räikkönen, nicknamed ‘The Iceman’, thrived as the most successful Finnish racing driver with regard to Formula One race wins. He was the winner of the 2007 Formula One World Championship competing for Scuderia Ferrari. He took 103 podium finishes and with this became one of the five drivers who have taken more-than 100 podiums.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: 4th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Starting out as a child actress, Rachael Leigh Cook went on to establish herself as a successful actress. Known for her good looks, she was ranked 26th in Stuff magazine's list of 102 Sexiest Women in the World in 2002. Also known for her public service, she was selected as a Champion of Change for Arts Education by the Obama administration.
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Kourtney Kardashian(Media Personality, Socialite & Model Known for Starring in the Reality Series 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians')
Birthdate: 18th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
One of the most popular social media celebrities in the US, Kourtney Kardashian is best known for her appearance in the TV series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Along with her sisters, she endorses products like prescription drugs, Coca-Cola, and waist slimming pants, for which she gets paid between $75,000 and $300,000 per post on social media.
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Morena Baccarin(Best Known for Her Films: 'Firefly', 'Serenity' and TV Series: 'Homeland', 'Gotham' and 'Endgame')
Birthdate: 2nd June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Born in Brazil, Morena Baccarin is the daughter of Italian actor Vera Setta. The Juilliard alumna is best known for series such as Homeland, Gotham, and Firefly and movies such as the Deadpool franchise. She voiced Gideon in The Flash. She also works for refugees seeking asylum in the U.S.
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Valentino Rossi(Italian Former Professional Motorcycle Road Racer and Nine-time Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing World Champion)
Birthdate: 16th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Urbino, Italy
Valentino Rossi is an Italian motorcycle road racer. Having won nine Grand Prix World Championships, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest motorcycle racers ever. Apart from being a famous racer, Valentino Rossi also owns the Sky Racing Team VR46, which competes in the Moto3 and Moto2 classes.
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Mindy Kaling(Actress and Comedian Known for Her Role in the Series: 'The Office' and 'The Mindy Project')
Birthdate: 24th June
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Actress, comedian, and writer Mindy Kaling first gained international fame with her work in the NBC sitcom, The Office, for which she was nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards. She earned a bachelor's degree in playwriting before beginning her career. As the child of immigrants from India, she is one of the few Indian-American women active in the industry.
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Jennifer Morrison(Actress and Director, Best Known for Her Role as ‘Dr. Allison Cameron’ in the Film ‘House')
Birthdate: 12th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Former child model turned actress Jennifer Morrison gained international fame for her role in the medical drama series House. After beginning her career as a child model, she developed a love for acting. She studied at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company before taking up acting projects. She eventually ventured into direction, making her directorial debut in 2017.
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Markus Persson(Swedish Video Game Programmer and Designer Known for Creating the Sandbox Video Game ‘Minecraft’)
Birthdate: 1st June
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Swedish game designer Markus Persson, also known by his pseudonym, Notch, created the sandbox video game Minecraft, which Microsoft later bought for $2.5 billion. He also founded the video game company Mojang. He was dragged into controversy for his “tweets” on feminism, race, and the LGBT community.
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Jawed Karim(Co-Founder of 'YouTube' and the First Person to Upload a Video to the Site)
Birthdate: 28th October
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Merseburg, Germany
Jawed Karim is an American Internet entrepreneur and software engineer. Karim is credited with co-founding one of the most popular online video-sharing platforms, YouTube. He is also credited with uploading the first YouTube video named Me at the zoo. During his time working at PayPal, Jawed Karim had designed many of the company's core components, such as its anti-Internet-fraud system.
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Claire Danes(Known for Her Performance in TV Series 'Homeland')
Birthdate: 12th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
Claire Danes is best known for playing the role of a CIA agent in the popular television series Homeland, which ran from 2011 to 2020. However, her breakthrough role was as a 15-year-old in 1994-95 critically acclaimed television series, My So Called Life. She’s also acted in films like Terminator 3, The Hours, Les Miserables, Brokedown Palace and The Rainmaker.
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Lee Pace(Actor Known for His TV Series ‘Pushing Daisies’ and Films: ‘Soldier's Girl’ and ‘The Good Shepherd’)
Birthdate: 25th March
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States
Lee Pace is best known for his Emmy-nominated role in Pushing Daisies and his Golden Globe-nominated performance in Soldier's Girl. Fans also loved him as Garrett in the Twilight franchise and as Thranduil in The Hobbit trilogy. The queer actor has won the Berlinale Silver Bear for The Good Shepherd.
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Natasha Lyonne(Known for Her Role of ‘Nicky Nichols’ on the Comedy Series ‘Orange Is the New Black’)
Birthdate: 4th April
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Best known as Nicky Nichols from Orange Is the New Black and Nadia Vulvokov from Russian Doll, Emmy-nominated actor Natasha Lyonne began her career at age 6, with Pee-wee's Playhouse. Fans loved her as Jessica in the teen-comedy franchise American Pie. Natasha has struggled with legal issues and heroin addiction.
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Andrea Pirlo(Italian Professional Football Coach and Former Player Who Played as a Midfielder)
Birthdate: 19th May
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Flero, Italy
Italian professional football coach and former player. Andrea Pirlo, is currently the head coach of football club Juventus. As a player, he was known for his ball control. He retired after playing 116 matches for the Italian national football team. He was elected into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Travis Fimmel(Actor and Former Model Best Known for His Role as ‘Ragnar Lothbrok’ in the TV Series ‘Vikings’)
Birthdate: 15th July
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Echuca, Australia
Travis Fimmel never thought about becoming a model or actor before he was spotted working out at a gym by a talent scout's flatmate. In fact, he wouldn't even have been working out at that gym had he not broken his leg before making his debut for the St Kilda Football Club. Well, Australian football’s loss is film industry’s gain!
Birthdate: 7th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Jennifer Carpenter is best known for her Saturn Award-winning performance as Debra Morgan in the series Dexter. She also won hearts with her MTV Movie Award-winning portrayal of Emily Rose in The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Her other notable projects are the series Limitless and The Enemy Within.
Birthdate: 13th January
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Jill Wagner is best known for co-hosting the game show Wipeout. Jill began her career with the MTV hidden-camera series Punk'd. She has also appeared as Kate Argent in Teen Wolf and been part of several Hallmark TV films, especially the Mystery 101 series and a few Christmas movies.
Birthdate: 22nd May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Maggie Q is mostly known for her roles in thrillers and action films/series, such as Mission: Impossible III, Designated Survivor, and Nikita. Audiences loved her in Divergent and its sequels. Named by PETA as one of the "Sexiest Vegans" of 2017, Maggie is also a prominent animal rights activist.
Birthdate: 15th December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Carlsbad
Actor, writer, musician, and producer Adam Brody first gained international fame for his role in the television series The O.C. He decided to become an actor in his teens and dropped out of college to pursue his dreams. He struggled for a while before he was able to establish himself as a popular actor.
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Tatyana Ali(Actress and Singer Known for Her Role in the TV Series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’)
Birthdate: 24th January
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: North Bellmore, New York, United States
Tatyana Ali is an American singer and actress who gained recognition as a child actress, portraying Ashley Banks on the sitcom TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Ali's singing abilities, showcased throughout the series, helped her release her debut studio album Kiss the Sky. Unlike many successful child artists, Ali was able to establish herself as an adult actress.
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Brandon Routh(Best Known for His Role as ‘Superman’ in the Film ‘Superman Returns’)
Birthdate: 9th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Brandon James Routh started off as a model and later soared to fame as Superman in Superman Returns. Fans also loved him as The Atom in DC series such as Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow. He also appeared in the film Dylan Dog: Dead of Night and the series Chuck.
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Tiffany Haddish(Stand-Up Comic and Actress - The First Black Female Stand-up Comic to Host 'Saturday Night Live')
Birthdate: 3rd December
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
African-American comedian and actress, Tiffany Haddish, gained fame with the ensemble comedy film Girls Trip. Earlier, a difficult childhood turned her towards comedy. After appearing in a comedy competition, sketch comedies and numerous minor roles in films and television, she made the heads turn with her brilliant performance in television series, Real Husbands of Hollywood, If Loving You Is Wrong and The Carmichael Show.
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Max Greenfield(Actor and Comedian Known for His Role as ‘Leo D'Amato’ in the TV Series ‘Veronica Mars’)
Birthdate: 4th September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
Max Greenfield is best known for his Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated performance as Schmidt in the series New Girl. Fans also loved him in Veronica Mars and The Neighborhood and as the voice of Roger in Ice Age: Collision Course. Greenfield is also associated with the non-profit Young Storytellers Foundation.
Birthdate: 24th May
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bartow, Florida, United States
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Chris Gayle(One of the Greatest and Most Destructive Batsmen To Have Played Twenty20 Cricket)
Birthdate: 21st September
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Known as the most capped West Indian player in international cricket, Chris Gayle is also the only player with a triple hundred in Tests, a double century in ODIs, and a century in T20Is. Breaking Brian Lara's record of 10,348 runs, he became the leading West Indian ODI run-scorer.
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Rose Byrne(Australian Actress Known for Her Films: ‘The Goddess of 1967’, ‘Get Him to the Greek’ and ‘Bridesmaids’)
Birthdate: 24th July
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Balmain, Australia
Rose Byrne is one of the most popular actresses from Australia. In addition to appearing in dramas and thrillers, she has also established herself as a comedic actress. A supporter of UNICEF Australia, she is also the ambassador for Young Actors Studio, which is part of the National Institute of Dramatic Art.
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Chris O'Dowd(Actor)
Birthdate: 9th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland
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Ne-Yo(American Singer-songwriter And Record Producer)
Birthdate: 18th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Camden, Arkansas, United States
Grammy-winning R&B/pop singer-songwriter Ne-Yo soared to fame with his debut album, In My Own Words, which included the Billboard 200-topping track So Sick. He is also known for his tracks Let Me Love You, Closer, and Miss Independent. He has been a judge on the show World of Dance.
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Zhang Ziyi(One of the Four Dan Actresses of China)
Birthdate: 9th February
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Beijing, China
Chinese actor Zhang Ziyi began as a dancer and soared to fame with her role in the Academy Award-nominated film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Fans also loved her in Rush Hour 2 and Memoirs of a Geisha. Her role in the film The Grandmaster won Ziyi 12 "Best Actress" awards.
Birthdate: 14th October
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Rosedale, Maryland, United States
Actress, dancer, and model, Stacy Keibler, has appeared in many TV shows including What About Brian. Prior to becoming an actress, she was a professional wrestler known for her work with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She has appeared in eleven WWE video games. She is popular for her beauty and is considered a sex symbol.
