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This book details the life of superstar Jennifer Lopez. Lopez was the first Latin actress to be paid one million dollars for a motion picture, and she went on to become the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood history. In 2012, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, often regarded as one of the highest honors an entertainer can receive. Readers will learn about Lopez's childhood in the Bronx, her evolution from talented dancer to...
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Former teen idol Neil Patrick Harris can be described as something of a Renaissance man, someone who is intelligent and accomplished in a variety of areas, and who can act, sing, dance, play music, and perform live. Harris's career has spanned more than twenty years. During that time, he has gone from playing the baby-faced do-gooder Doogie Howser in the late 1980s and early 1990s to playing the phenomenal cad Barney Stinson in the hit show How I...
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This biography provides readers with a look at the life of Oscar-winning actor George Clooney. Chapters include coverage of his childhood, his experiences breaking into acting, and his more recent activities with acting, directing, and producing. Clooney's interest in ending genocide brought the issue to the forefront of news for a long time, using his fame as a platform for civil change.
4) Spike Lee
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Spike Lee is the mastermind behind movies such as Malcolm X and Chi-Raq. His work often explores race, identity, culture, and politics within the sphere of the black community. This compelling biography profiles the life and career of Shelton Jackson Lee, the most prominent African-American filmmaker in the United States.
5) Halle Berry
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This volume provides readers with a balanced biographical overview of actress Halle Berry. Chapters discuss her early life experiences as a biracial child, her first acting roles, and her rise to stardom as an Oscar winner. The book also discusses Berry's public relationships and divorces, and her experiences as a mother.
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Ellen DeGeneres is a stand-up comedian, actor, author, and TV host whose daytime talk show won an unprecedented fifteen Emmy Awards just in its first three seasons. She made television history in 1986 as the first female comedian to be invited by Johnny Carson to the famed "couch" after her first performance on his show, and in 1997 when she revealed her homosexuality to Oprah Winfrey on the air. This profile offers insight into Ellen DeGeneres' life...
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Known today for blockbuster films like Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has bounced back from a decades-long struggle with drug addiction to become a top player in Hollywood. This captivating volume provides an incisive biography of Robert Downey Jr. Readers will learn about Downey's upbringing in an artistic family, the trials of early stardom, his downward spiral and acting failures, his road back to recovery, and his cautious yet successful comeback....
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Lady Gaga is an icon to her fans, and many of them look to her for inspiration in their daily lives. How did she become such an important figure in pop culture? Readers will discover the answer to this question as they explore her life from her rise to the top of the pop charts to her leading role in the critically acclaimed film A Star Is Born. Lady Gaga's life, career, and advocacy for mental health awareness are presented to readers with the help...
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Gal Gadot has become a major star and role model after being cast as the superhero Wonder Woman in a film franchise that has inspired women around the world. The Israeli actress has earned her spot as one of Hollywood's biggest action stars. Readers explore her many fascinating life experiences, from being crowned Miss Israel to her time serving in the Israel Defense Forces. Readers will learn about her early modeling and acting career. Additional...
11) Dwayne Johnson
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Describes the life and career of the wrestler known as "The Rock," who has turned his attention to movies and left his wrestling career behind him.
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Few celebrities have had a journey like Jennifer Hudson. Although Hudson rose to fame after her seventh-place finish on American Idol, it was her turn as Effie White in the blockbuster film Dreamgirls that put her on the map as a vocal powerhouse. In the
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"Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most famous and influential actors in Hollywood. Since 2008, he has been at the center of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the road to leading this incredibly famous franchise was difficult for Downey. This book examines how he is an inspiration to those who are struggling with personal dilemmas, especially substance abuse, and how he overcame those struggles to become the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Through...
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