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Lauren Graham Then Lauren Graham was born Lauren Helen Graham on March 16, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Her father, Lawrence Graham, made his mark as a lobbyist in the candy industry, notably serving as president of the National Confectioners Association. Her mother, Donna Grant, had a career as a fashion buyer.  Lauren’s early life was […]

Mandy Moore Then Mandy Moore was born on April 10, 1984, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Her family background reflects a blend of diverse careers and interests.  Her mother, Stacy, was a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel and other publications, while her father, Donald, worked as a pilot for American Airlines.  Mandy is the middle child among

Cobie Smulders Then Cobie Smulders, born Jacoba Francisca Maria Smulders on April 3, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, hails from a diverse background with a Dutch father and a British mother.  She was raised in the White Rock neighborhood before moving to West Point Grey, where she attended Lord Byng Secondary School.  Smulders’ upbringing

Alison Brie Then Alison Brie, born on December 29, 1982, in Hollywood, California, was immersed in a diverse cultural environment from a young age.  Though her family occasionally attended a church with a unique blend of Christian and Hindu traditions, her mother ensured that they remained connected to their Jewish heritage.  This early exposure to

Lizzy Caplan Then Lizzy Caplan, born Elizabeth Anne Caplan on June 30, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, had an upbringing deeply rooted in her Jewish heritage.  Her mother, Barbara, who worked as a political aide, and her father, Richard, a lawyer, instilled in her a sense of cultural and familial values.  Growing up with an

Jaime King Then Jaime King, born on April 23, 1979, in Omaha, Nebraska, seemed destined for a life in the spotlight from an early age. Her mother, a beauty queen, likely instilled in her a sense of poise and confidence, laying the groundwork for her future in entertainment.  Interestingly, she was named after Jaime Sommers,

Jenna Fischer Then Jenna Fischer, born Regina Marie Fischer on March 17, 1974, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, grew up in a supportive and artistic environment that nurtured her early interest in the performing arts.  Her mother, a history teacher, and her father, an engineer, provided a stable foundation, while her mother’s involvement in local theater

Rose Byrne Then Rose Byrne was born Mary Rose Byrne on July 24, 1979, in Balmain, a vibrant suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Her upbringing in this picturesque area was marked by a close-knit family environment, with her parents providing a stable foundation despite their secular and agnostic beliefs. Her mother, a school

Eva Mendes Then Eva Mendes was born on March 5, 1974, in Miami, Florida, as Eva de la Caridad Mendez.  The youngest of four children, she grew up in a household with Cuban émigré parents, Eva Perez Suarez and Carlos Mendez.  Her early years were marked by a move to Los Angeles, where the family

Rachel Weisz Then Rachel Weisz, born on March 7, 1970, in Westminster, London, grew up in a culturally rich and supportive environment. Raised in the London suburb of Hampstead Garden, she shared her childhood with her younger sister in a Jewish household.  From an early age, Rachel was encouraged by her family to explore and