Stars Then and Now

Rob Lowe has had quite the successful career in Hollywood, filled with his fair share of ups and downs. Lowe was born in March 1964 in Charlottesville, Virginia, but later moved to Dayton, Ohio. While he was in high school, Rob, his mom, Barbara Hepler, and his brother, Chad Lowe, moved to Malibu, California, where […]

Ellen Pompeo has had quite the career on Grey’s Anatomy, which she has starred on since 2005. The actress was born in Everett, Massachusetts, in November 1969 and later made her television debut in 1996 on Law & Order. Pompeo went on to star in several notable films including 2002’s Moonlight Mile and Catch Me […]

Angus T. Jones may have had a short tenure in Hollywood – but he left quite an impact. Jones, who was born in October 1993 in Austin, Texas, landed his first film role in 1999’s Simpatico, when he was only 5 years old. After having several supporting roles in multiple films, Jones landed his breakout […]

A legend in film and television! Best known for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford’s career has spanned over six decades and he has become an icon in the film industry. The Witness actor was born in July 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Maine East High School in 1960, […]

Just Jack … and Will, Grace, Karen, Vince, Beverley Leslie and many more! Will & Grace, which ran for eight seasons from 1998 to 2006 — and then picked up where it left off from 2017 to 2020 — won 18 Emmys over the course of its run, winning the hearts of millions around the […]

Channing Tatum‘s Magic Mike took movie theaters by storm in 2012, and the franchise boosted the profiles of nearly the entire cast. Nearly a decade later, the stars of the film continue to headline Hollywood hits. Magic Mike follows the titular character, Mike Lane (Tatum), as he makes ends meet any way he can — […]

Miley Cyrus’ breakout role on Hannah Montana launched her into superstardom — and made big names of some of her costars. The Disney Channel series, which aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2011, starred Cyrus as regular teen Miley Stewart who has a larger-than-life secret: she’s also mega pop star Hannah Montana. The hit […]

Charlize Theron is one of the world’s most prominent actresses and also known for her philanthropy organization: The Africa Outreach Project. After rising to prominence in 2003’s Monster — for which she won an Academy Award — Theron has starred in several critically successful films throughout her career including 2005’s North County, 2011’s Young Adult, […]

That can’t-eat, can’t-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over- the-fence, World Series kind of stuff! It Takes Two, the beloved Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movie, hit theaters in 1995, and fans are still nostalgic for the film decades later. The movie has become even more beloved in the wake of Kirstie Alley’s death in December 2022. Alley — who […]

From Crazy Rich Asians to an Oscar nomination! Michelle Yeoh started off her acting career in Hong Kong with action and martial arts films and has since become a critically acclaimed actress. The Witcher: Blood Origin star was born in August 1962 in Ipoh, Perak. At a young age, Yeoh took an interest in ballet […]

Cara and Mady Gosselin have been in the spotlight since they were children — even before their family scored their own TV show, Jon & Kate Plus 8. The twins — the eldest of Kate Gosselin and Jon Gosselin’s eight kids — were profiled on the small screen after the birth of their sextuplet siblings […]

One year after Saw hit theaters in 2004, House of Wax — loosely based on the 1953 horror film of the same name — gave Us more creepy torture scenes and grotesque scares than we knew what to do with. But unlike Saw, all of House of Wax’s most heart-pounding moments were aimed at an […]

Cue Dido’s “Here With Me”! Roswell‘s legacy still looms large, two decades later. The series, based on the Roswell High YA books by Melinda Metz, debuted on October 6, 1999. Shiri Appleby, Majandra Delfino, Colin Hanks and Nick Wechsler played high school teens in Roswell, New Mexico, who befriended a trio of teenage alien-human hybrids, […]

A Hollywood icon and philanthropist! Michael J. Fox gained worldwide recognition beginning in 1982 on the NBC sitcom Family Ties and continued his skyrocket to fame for the next four decades. The Doc Hollywood actor was born in Alberta, Canada, in June 1961 and began his acting career at the age of 16 in the […]

A true legend in television! Carol Burnett rose to fame with her hour-long variety program, The Carol Burnett Show — and has since become one of the most groundbreaking comedians of her time. The Broadway star was born in 1933 in San Antonio, Texas, but her family moved out to California where she attended Hollywood […]

An American cultural icon! From rom-coms to dramas, Tom Hanks has become one of the most popular film stars in the world. The Terminal star was born in Concord, California, in July 1956 and developed his interest in acting by performing in high school plays. Hanks went on to study theater at California State University, […]

Look back at the Country Strong star's life and loves

From drama school to a household name! Andrew Garfield took the world by storm in 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man and has since become one of the most successful actors in Hollywood. The Doctor Who alum was born in Los Angeles in August 1983 but spent his formative years in Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom. Garfield took […]

The king of entertainment! From Indiana Jones to Jaws, Steven Spielberg is one of the most well-known and successful directors of all time. The E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial director was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in December 1946, though his family moved to Phoenix 10 years later, where he spent his formative years. Spielberg’s interest in film […]

The scream queen! Jamie Lee Curtis has had a long and successful career, starting off in iconic horror films before venturing into hit comedies. The Fierce Creatures actress was born in Santa Monica, California, to actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. Jamie went on to study law at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, […]

This is their generation! American Dreams, the fan-favorite drama starring Brittany Snow in her breakout role — alongside Vanessa Lengies, Will Estes, Sarah Ramos and more — may have been canceled in 2005, but its legacy lives on. The NBC series, which ran for three seasons and aired more than 60 episodes, was set in […]