Did you know Sandra Bullock is half German? Sandra is a very successful female actress who has starred in many box-office films. Her early life wasn’t as prosperous but today, she stars in many movies. Sandra’s journey through the acting world has been more successful than she ever imagined. Sandra Bullock was born to opera singer Helga Bullock and voice coach John Bullock. She was born in Washington, D.C. on July 26, 1964 (“Sandra Bullock” 1). Sandra’s father, John, came from a large Irish-English family in Alabama. Her mother, Helga, was the daughter of a German engineer. They met in Nuremberg, Germany and connected over their love of the opera (Hill 11). Sandra also has a younger sister named Gesine who is 4-and-a-half years younger. Although she and Gesine are very close today, Sandra wasn’t always the best sister (Hill 12). On the other hand, by the time Sandra was 12, her family was in permanent residence in Arlington, Virginia. When she was in junior high, Sandra looked different and …show more content…
In addition to Bullock’s acting roles, she was also the executive producer in the film Hope Floats. In 2004, Sandra played a role in the film Crash, which won a number of awards and nominations. It received 3 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing of 2005 at the Academy Awards. It also got 2 Golden Globe nominations. In 2005, Sandra married motorcycle builder, Jesse James. After being married 5 years, she filed for divorce. Four years prior, they had initially started adoption proceedings. Despite the breakup, she continued the adoption and is now the mother of a son (“Sandra Bullock” 4). Bullock perhaps had the best year of her career in 2009. She won an Academy Award for her role in The Blind Side. She also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading
She actually never thought of being an actor, especially a famous one. She wanted to become a marine biologist and her whole career just started with one accidental trip to the club. Rosie started starring in many movies such as 'Do the Right Thing' in 1989 and 'Night on Earth' in 1991; she has been in a total of 34 movies. She also directed her own movies and would choreograph many dances or join them herself. Rosie has also been awarded with 8 wins and 15 nominations for example; 'Best Supporting Actress' and 'Oscar Nomination'. She also lent her voice to numerous television project. She lent her voice to the children's show 'Go! Diego, Go!' and the adult oriented show 'The Cleveland
Alberta Hunter was born on April 1st, 1895 in Memphis, Tennessee (“Alberta”) . Her father left when she was a young girl, and her mother
Jenni Rivera, born Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra, was born in Long Beach, CA. She grew up in poverty, and with four brothers she was a tom boy. She learned to defend herself at a young age. “I soon developed the reputation as the girl who beats up boys.” This taught her how to respect herself in the music industry. Despite her boyish ways she loved to sing. She would compete at bars with her dad. He early singing career made her realize she could make good money and provide for her family by singing.
Selena Quintanilla Perez was born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena grew up understanding Spanish, but English was her first language. At the age of five Selena saw her brother learning to play the guitar and became jealous of the attention he was getting. She picked up a songbook and began to sing. Her family quickly turned their attention to her strong and beautiful voice. In the first grade Selena excelled at a game called Jump the Brook, in which two ropes are placed side by side and each kid takes a turn jumping across.1 In middle school Selena was in honors classes and made A’s and B’s. Selena used her allowance to put clothes on layaway. As a teenager, Selena hung all of her awards on the wall next to the staircase in her family’s house. As an adult, Selena was very involved with kids. She was a spokeswoman for the D.A.R.E. Program.
Born on October 12, 1949 to Sam and Marilyn Leibovitz, in the small city of Waterbury Connecticut. Her Mother was a dancer who had traveled the world and her father an officer in the Air Force, who coincidentally worked at one time in the fashion industry. Her mother also had a strong fascination in documenting their family’s travels in photos this is where she thinks her love for photography sparked. Leibovitz graduated from High school in late 1966, she then moved to the Philippines where her father had been re-stationed.
Jennifer Lopez was born in the Bronx, New York on July 24, 1970. She was born in the United States to Puerto Rican Parents, Jennifer considers herself to be a Puerto Rican and she is very proud of her Hispanic heritage and culture. Her father is David Lopez, a computer specialist, and her mother Guadalupe Lopez, a Kindergarten teacher. Her parents recognized Jennifer’s talent and enthusiasm for performing and at the age of five the enrolled her in dance classes. Her mother said “Jennifer always loved to sing, but she was also a great actress and knew that she would have a bright future ahead of her.” With the support of her parents Jennifer grew up to be a very sensible girl, who is still very close to her family. When Jennifer earned her million-dollar paycheck for playing the role in the movie Selena, she bought her mom a Cadillac. Even though they saw Jennifer’s talent at the age of five, their relationship was not always understandable. Jennifer made a major decision and that was not to go to College. That decision was very disappointing to her parents who wanted her to go to law school. Her parents supported her pursuit of a career in show business, they did not wanted to be in the expense of her education. When Jennifer told her parents that she was not going to College and law school, they thought it was really stupid to go off and try to be a movie star.
Most don’t know that Demi Lovato’s real name is actually Demetria Lovato. Demi Lovato is a hero for many reasons. Demi was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 20th 1992. Her parents names are Patrick Martin Lovato and Dianna De La Garza. Her father was an engineer and her mother was a former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader. In 1994 her parents divorced and her mom, Demi and her sister moved to Dallas, Texas. There, her mother remarried and Demi gained two half sisters. Demi is currently not married but has had boyfriends in the past, such as Joe Jonas.
Anthony was born Grand Rapids in Michigan. He was three years old when his parents, Blackie Dammett and “Margret Noble divorced. His step-sisters are Julie and Jenny, he wrote a song about Jenny called “Jenny”. Anthony is raised by is step-mother and step-father. In 1974 Anthony moved to Hollywood to live with his father. Anthonys father sold drugs. Also Anthony and his father would
Melissa McCarthy may be known for her comedic antics in Saturday Night Live or a host of movies but she is well known to women who inspire to be beautiful when it comes to diverse shapes, colors and sizes. The Melissa McCarthy weight loss trend inspires women to wear stylish maxi dresses this spring.
Imagine being a child living in poverty starving and then someone donates you now live in a good home eat good food and have good clothes. Tom Hanks has donated to many charities that help people. Tom hanks embodies my version of a hero because he has overcome many obstacles and donated to charity
Jennifer Garner was born as Jennifer Anne Garner on 17 April 1972, in Houston, Texas, USA. Her nationality is American and she is of English, German, and Swiss ethnicity.
Shannon Hummel was born March 12,1987 at Texas fort hood hospital. Growing up Shannon had a little sister named Emily and one little brother named Serto. They grow up in Dubuque Iowa. Shannon’s favorite things to do was read, write, math, and closer with God. Her biggest fear as a child was the dark because she thought people are following her. In Shannon's school life she was always a nerd throughout
Barbra Joan Streisand was born on April 24, 1942 in Brooklyn, NYC, NY to Diana and Emanuel Streisand. Growing up, both of her parents worked in schools, her father a teacher, and her mom a secretary. Her father died when she was around 15 months old due to a complications after having an epileptic seizure. While Barbra was away at camp in the late 1940s, her mother remarried a used car salesman named Louis Kind, and Streisand was completely unaware that her mother was married - and pregnant. Her half sister, named Rosalind, was born in 1952.
Christina Grimmie was born in Marlton, New Jersey. Her mother Tina Grimmie was a receptionist before being diagnosed with breast cancer (which she overcame four times) and Christina’s father worked at Verizon Communications as of 2014. Her older brother Marcus was her road manager.
Angelina Jolie is an award winning actress that is not only known for her substantial role in Hollywood, but also for her intriguing personal life. She receives frequent criticism for her intriguing life with Brad Pitt and their children and also for her acting. Most importantly, Jolie has had a profound effect on women and men around the world. Jolie began her phenomenal acting career after landing a role in the HBO film Gia. Jolie met her now fiancé, Brad Pitt on the set of their film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The couple has six kids together. Jolie is well known for her charity works around the world and for her strength and courage she portrays in challenging situations. Although Jolie is constantly criticized for her decisions, she should be praised for all of her hard, charitable work that she accomplishes and her help of making the world a better place.