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Natalie Portman Then Natalie Portman, born Natalie Hershlag on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel, began her life in a culturally rich environment.  Her mother, an American, and her father, an Israeli who later became a fertility doctor, provided a unique blend of cultural influences.  In 1984, the Hershlag family relocated to the United States, […]

Zoe Saldana Then Zoe Saldana, born on June 19, 1978, in Passaic, New Jersey, is a renowned American actress whose early life was marked by both profound loss and cultural transition. After spending her formative years in Queens, New York, Saldana faced a pivotal moment when her father tragically died in a car accident when

Mila Kunis Then Mila Kunis, born Mila Markovna Kunis on August 14, 1983, in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, had a transformative early life shaped by significant challenges and opportunities. Her family made the bold decision to emigrate to the United States when Mila was just seven years old, leaving behind their home in Ukraine due to rising

Olivia Wilde Then Olivia Wilde, born Olivia Jane Cockburn on March 10, 1984, in New York City, is a prominent actress and director with a fascinating family background. Raised in Washington, D.C., Wilde grew up in an intellectually stimulating environment due to her parents’ careers as investigative journalists.  Her mother, Leslie Cockburn, and her father,

Sterling K. Brown Then Sterling K. Brown, born on April 5, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri, was raised in the suburban community of Olivette. He grew up with two brothers and two sisters in a close-knit family. Brown’s formative years were marked by a significant personal loss when his father, Sterling Sr., passed away when he

Justin Hartley Then Justin Hartley, born on January 29, 1977, in Galesburg, Illinois, grew up in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park.  As the youngest of four children, he has a brother named Nathan and two sisters, Megan and Gabriela.  His early life in Orland Park was marked by a supportive family environment and the

Matthew Morrison Then Matthew Morrison, born on October 30, 1978, in Fort Ord, California, grew up in Chico with his parents, Thomas and Mary.  His early exposure to the arts came through his involvement in the Buena Park Youth Theater, which laid the foundation for his future career.  Morrison’s formative years were also marked by

Ian Somerhalder Then Ian Somerhalder, born Ian Joseph Somerhalder on December 8, 1978, in Covington, Louisiana, had a formative upbringing that paved the way for his future in entertainment. The son of Edna Somerhalder, a massage therapist, and Robert Somerhalder, an independent building contractor, Ian grew up in a close-knit family as the second of

Josh Lucas Then Josh Lucas, born Joshua Lucas Easy Dent Maurer on June 20, 1971, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is the son of Don, an ER doctor, and Michele, a nurse midwife. His early life was marked by a sense of adventure and constant movement.  The family frequently traveled across the southern United States, which exposed

Adam Brody Then Adam Brody was born in 1979 in San Diego, California, to Jewish parents who originally hailed from Detroit, Michigan.  His mother, Valerie, worked as a graphic artist, while his father, Mark, was an attorney. Brody’s family also includes his younger twin brothers, Matthew and Sean, who were born in 1985.  Growing up