- Cheryl Tweedy
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Cheryl Tweedy's Quotes
“I wasn’t a bad kid, but I wasn’t the best at sticking to rules. I was a bit of a joker and more into just seeing my friends at school and talking. Then at night, I wasn’t the best behaved, [I] would sneak out my window [and] stay out late.”
- Cheryl Tweedy
- Cheryl Tweedy
Kate Winslet
Biography
Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born October 5, 1975, in Reading, England. With acting deep-rooted into her genes, it was no wonder that Kate herself would also turn to the dramatic arts.
Her grandparents, Oliver and Linda Bridges, founded and operated the Reading Repertory theater; father Roger Winslet and mom Sally were both actors; uncle Robert Bridges appeared in the original West End production of Oliver!; and both her sisters Beth and Anna are actors. Her younger brother Joss is probably the only Winslet who did not enter the family business.
Kate Elizabeth Winslet was born October 5, 1975, in Reading, England. With acting deep-rooted into her genes, it was no wonder that Kate herself would also turn to the dramatic arts.
Her grandparents, Oliver and Linda Bridges, founded and operated the Reading Repertory theater; father Roger Winslet and mom Sally were both actors; uncle Robert Bridges appeared in the original West End production of Oliver!; and both her sisters Beth and Anna are actors. Her younger brother Joss is probably the only Winslet who did not enter the family business.
Why Is She Famous?
Kate Winslet starred in Titanic, Sense and Sensibility and a number of other British period pieces. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award an impressive number times, and brought home and Oscar for 2008's The Reader.
Success
Unbeknownst to most, Kate Winslet has already been nominated for a slew of Oscars -- an incredible accomplishment for any actor. Though she started her career in period pieces such as Sense and Sensibility and Jude, she has branched out into more contemporary roles such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and The Holiday (2006).
As for her fame; well, let's just say appearing in the most successful movie of all-time raised her recognition factor -- just a little.
As for her fame; well, let's just say appearing in the most successful movie of all-time raised her recognition factor -- just a little.
Sexiness
We have always been fans of voluptuous women, and apparently so was this week's voting panel, who simply remarked, "she looks sexy in the way a woman is supposed to look sexy." How can we top that?
Quotes
"I'd rather do theater and British films than move to L.A. in hopes of getting small roles in American films."
- Kate Winslet
"I'd rather do theater and British films than move to L.A. in hopes of getting small roles in American films."
- Kate Winslet
Kristen Bell's Quotes
"I'm carded for R-rated movies. And I get talked down to a lot. When I try to go rent a car or buy an airplane ticket or other stuff adults do, I get 'Okaaaaaay, honey.' I remember when I was 18, getting crayons in a restaurant."
- Kristen Bell
- Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell
Biography
Kristen Anne Bell was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 18, 1980. Like her former character Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell knows what it's like to come from a broken home: Her parents split when she was just 2 years old.
Her mother started checking out modeling agencies after several people said her daughter would look great in pictures. Before her 13th birthday, Kristen Bell had an agent and began to appear in newspaper advertisements for several Detroit retailers, including Kmart. In little time, these snowballed into TV commercials and private acting lessons.
Before she graduated from a Catholic high school near the Motor City, she sang as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. After graduation, Kristen Bell headed to the Big Apple to attend the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Just three years later, in 2001, she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In 2002, she appeared on Broadway in The Crucible, opposite Liam Neeson and Laura Linney.
Kristen Anne Bell was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 18, 1980. Like her former character Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell knows what it's like to come from a broken home: Her parents split when she was just 2 years old.
Her mother started checking out modeling agencies after several people said her daughter would look great in pictures. Before her 13th birthday, Kristen Bell had an agent and began to appear in newspaper advertisements for several Detroit retailers, including Kmart. In little time, these snowballed into TV commercials and private acting lessons.
Before she graduated from a Catholic high school near the Motor City, she sang as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. After graduation, Kristen Bell headed to the Big Apple to attend the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Just three years later, in 2001, she made her Broadway debut as Becky Thatcher in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In 2002, she appeared on Broadway in The Crucible, opposite Liam Neeson and Laura Linney.
Why Is She Famous?
Kristen Bell is best-known for playing the title character in the drama series Veronica Mars, and in 2007 she started the recurring role of Elle Bishop on the hit show Heroes. She has also hit the big screen with the flicks Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Fanboys, which both came out in 2008.
Kristen Bell will instead be lending her voice to title characters in the upcoming flicks Astro Boy and Sheepish, but we're really looking forward to her comedic roles in When in Rome, which also stars funny men Will Arnett and Jon Heder, and Couples Retreat, starring Jason Bateman and Jon Favreau.
Kristen Bell will instead be lending her voice to title characters in the upcoming flicks Astro Boy and Sheepish, but we're really looking forward to her comedic roles in When in Rome, which also stars funny men Will Arnett and Jon Heder, and Couples Retreat, starring Jason Bateman and Jon Favreau.
Success
Once she won the lead role in Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell became an overnight sensation. While Mars gained attention in its first season, Kristen Bell made the rounds and got face time in a number of places. She appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live, and served as a guest cohost on ABC's gabfest for gals, The View.
Kristen Bell had some bit roles on a few TV dramas in addition to appearing in several Broadway musicals like The Crucible. However, it was her performances in big-screen and made-for-TV movies that really started to turn some heads and get her noticed. In fact, Kristen Bell has been nominated for several awards and she won a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television (Veronica Mars) and a Jury Prize award for Best Supporting Actress (Roman), in addition to two other victories.
After Veronica Mars ended, Kristen Bell's star power only got stronger as she landed a role on the ever popular Heroes and lent her voice as the narrator of Gossip Girl. In 2008, she jumped onto the big screen in Fanboys and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Kristen Bell's success on both screens has also helped her land roles in the upcoming 2009 films Sheepish, Serious Moonlight, When in Rome, Couples Retreat, and Astro Boy.
Kristen Bell had some bit roles on a few TV dramas in addition to appearing in several Broadway musicals like The Crucible. However, it was her performances in big-screen and made-for-TV movies that really started to turn some heads and get her noticed. In fact, Kristen Bell has been nominated for several awards and she won a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television (Veronica Mars) and a Jury Prize award for Best Supporting Actress (Roman), in addition to two other victories.
After Veronica Mars ended, Kristen Bell's star power only got stronger as she landed a role on the ever popular Heroes and lent her voice as the narrator of Gossip Girl. In 2008, she jumped onto the big screen in Fanboys and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Kristen Bell's success on both screens has also helped her land roles in the upcoming 2009 films Sheepish, Serious Moonlight, When in Rome, Couples Retreat, and Astro Boy.
Sexiness
Some women look like scary hags without makeup; Kristen Bell is not one of them. Her skin is fair, but she doesn't look washed-out if she's not wearing much makeup. When she does add some extra color here and there, it basically just adds to what she already has. And what she already has is very good.
Kristen Bell's sex appeal isn't overwhelming. However, few guys would kick Kristen Bell out of bed. The 5'4" starlet is a little spark plug who could probably get things heated up quickly in the bedroom. With a fresh, youthful face, she looks more like a high school girl than an established woman.
Kristen Bell's sex appeal isn't overwhelming. However, few guys would kick Kristen Bell out of bed. The 5'4" starlet is a little spark plug who could probably get things heated up quickly in the bedroom. With a fresh, youthful face, she looks more like a high school girl than an established woman.
Quotes
"I'm carded for R-rated movies. And I get talked down to a lot. When I try to go rent a car or buy an airplane ticket or other stuff adults do, I get 'Okaaaaaay, honey.' I remember when I was 18, getting crayons in a restaurant."
- Kristen Bell
"I'm carded for R-rated movies. And I get talked down to a lot. When I try to go rent a car or buy an airplane ticket or other stuff adults do, I get 'Okaaaaaay, honey.' I remember when I was 18, getting crayons in a restaurant."
- Kristen Bell
Monday, May 11, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Brooke Burke's Quotes
"When I was young, I wanted to do something innocuous, like become a drummer in a rock and roll band."
- Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke
Biography
Why Is She Famous?
Success
Sexiness
Quotes
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 8, 1971, Brooke Lisa Burke was raised in Tucson, Arizona. Her looks began gaining her attention at a young age, and she won her first beauty pageant at the age of 14. Around the same time, she made her screen debut in a 1986 B-movie entitled The Wraith in an uncredited part as a roller-skating waitress. Contracts with talent agencies like Ford Models led to appearances in TV ads for Coca-Cola and Discover Card; however, Brooke Burke also studied business advertising and broadcast journalism at Santa Monica College and UCLA to further her career.
Why Is She Famous?
After modeling for the Frederick's of Hollywood catalog and hosting E!'s Wild On, Brooke Burke's new job descriptions include swimwear designer and full-time mother.
Success
Growing up in Arizona, Brooke Burke felt a deep connection to the desert and never dreamed she'd one day be a celebrity enjoying all the glitz and glamour that Hollywood has to offer. Studying advertising and broadcasting at university laid the groundwork for a career that has taken her from lingerie and men's magazine model to television personality and, more recently, businesswoman. The mother of three young daughters, Brooke Burke launched BabooshBaby.com in 2007, an online store which features a specialty line of must-have items for expectant moms.
Sexiness
Brooke Burke is among a shrinking roster of knockout babes who've appeared on AskMen.com's Top 99 list every year since 2002. After finishing as No. 6 for four years running, this former Frederick's of Hollywood lingerie model fell to No. 43 in 2006, but bounced back up to a respectable No. 25 in 2007's poll. She maintained strong positioning on 2008's list, coming in at No. 32. Her gorgeous mix of French, Irish and Portuguese ancestry have kept her a favorite with readers even though new talent keeps appearing each year.
She's taken the adrenalized pace of her Wild On! days down a few notches since settling into motherhood, but that doesn't mean she's lost any of the mesmerizing sex appeal on display from the days when she was exploring exotic locations. Brooke Burke has taken excellent care of herself, and after a growing troop of babies, she offers her secrets on how to get back into shape at BabooshBaby.com. Not that we'd ever read them ourselves, of course, but we're definitely pleased with the results.
She's taken the adrenalized pace of her Wild On! days down a few notches since settling into motherhood, but that doesn't mean she's lost any of the mesmerizing sex appeal on display from the days when she was exploring exotic locations. Brooke Burke has taken excellent care of herself, and after a growing troop of babies, she offers her secrets on how to get back into shape at BabooshBaby.com. Not that we'd ever read them ourselves, of course, but we're definitely pleased with the results.
Quotes
"When I was young, I wanted to do something innocuous, like become a drummer in a rock and roll band."
- Brooke Burke
- Brooke Burke
Monday, May 4, 2009
Mariah Carey
Biography
Why Is She Famous?
Success
Sexiness
Quotes
Mariah Carey was born on March 27, 1970, in Huntington, New York, to parents Patricia and Alfred. Unfortunately, her parents divorced when she was only 3 years old. As a result of her Irish, Venezuelan and black descent, Mariah Carey encountered some racial discrimination while growing up.
Mariah Carey was raised in a poverty-stricken home, and her mother was forced to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Conveniently enough, it was Mariah Carey's mom who noticed her daughter's vocal talents.
Mariah Carey was raised in a poverty-stricken home, and her mother was forced to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Conveniently enough, it was Mariah Carey's mom who noticed her daughter's vocal talents.
Why Is She Famous?
Mariah Carey's rise to glory began in 1990 with her hit song "Vision of Love." After several follow-up albums, she has grown to become a household name, as well as a diva of our era.
Success
Mariah Carey has been extremely successful as a singer, having cowritten many of her biggest hits and having sold millions of albums worldwide. She may be considered a pop diva, but her singles have crossed over to top the R&B, hip-hop and adult contemporary charts too.
Between 1990 and 2000, she had 15 No. 1 singles on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart; that's twice as many as Janet Jackson during the same period, and more than Madonna, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion combined. Her first four singles all reached the pop summit, while her 1995 duet with Boyz II Men "One Sweet Day," holds the record for most weeks at No. 1; it sat tight for an incredible 16 weeks.
She's also been nominated for countless Grammy Awards. She started winning them from the time of her 1990 debut album, when she won in the Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (for "Vision of Love") categories.
As if those accomplishments weren't enough, Mariah Carey continued to receive success as her career progressed. Her 2005 album, The Emancipation of Mimi, debuted at No. 1, and the single "We Belong Together" held the Hot 100's No. 1 position for 14 weeks and was 2005's biggest hit in the States.
Her 2008 album E=MC2, another brilliant success, was Mariah Carey's 11th studio album to date.
Between 1990 and 2000, she had 15 No. 1 singles on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart; that's twice as many as Janet Jackson during the same period, and more than Madonna, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion combined. Her first four singles all reached the pop summit, while her 1995 duet with Boyz II Men "One Sweet Day," holds the record for most weeks at No. 1; it sat tight for an incredible 16 weeks.
She's also been nominated for countless Grammy Awards. She started winning them from the time of her 1990 debut album, when she won in the Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (for "Vision of Love") categories.
As if those accomplishments weren't enough, Mariah Carey continued to receive success as her career progressed. Her 2005 album, The Emancipation of Mimi, debuted at No. 1, and the single "We Belong Together" held the Hot 100's No. 1 position for 14 weeks and was 2005's biggest hit in the States.
Her 2008 album E=MC2, another brilliant success, was Mariah Carey's 11th studio album to date.
Sexiness
Mariah Carey is beautiful, and she has some of the sexiest music videos around. Remember the "Fantasy" and "Honey" videos? She may have gained a few pounds here and there, but she still oozes with sex appeal in every award show appearance and on every album cover.
Quotes
"Butterflies are always following me everywhere I go."
- Mariah Carey
- Mariah Carey
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