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Rosario Dawson Then Rosario Dawson, born Rosario Isabel Dawson on May 9, 1979, in New York City, had a unique and challenging upbringing.  Her mother, Isabel Celeste, was just 16 years old when Rosario was born, and her biological father, Patrick C. Harris, was not part of her life.  Isabel’s marriage to construction worker Greg […]

Rachael Leigh Cook Then Rachael Leigh Cook was born on October 4, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, into a creatively inclined family.  Her father, Thomas Cook, worked as a social worker and was also known for his past as a stand-up comedian, while her mother, JoAnn Cook, contributed to the family’s artistic side as a weaver

Jeri Ryan Then  Jeri Ryan, born Jeri Lynn Zimmermann on February 22, 1968, in Munich, West Germany, had a unique upbringing due to her father’s military career.  As a child, she experienced a nomadic lifestyle, living in various locations such as Kansas, Maryland, Hawaii, Georgia, and Texas, as well as overseas.  This constant relocation was

Mary-Louise Parker Then Mary-Louise Parker, born on August 2, 1964, in Columbia, South Carolina, grew up in a diverse and international environment due to her father’s career as a U.S. Army judge.  As the youngest of four siblings, Parker’s childhood was marked by frequent relocations, taking her and her family to various locations across the

Sanaa Lathan Then Sanaa Lathan, born on September 19, 1971, in New York City, New York, has roots deeply embedded in the arts, reflecting a family legacy of creativity and performance.  Her first name, Sanaa, holds significant meaning in Arabic and Swahili, translating to “piece of art” and “art,” respectively.  This name aptly mirrors her

Rebecca Romijn Then Rebecca Romijn, born on November 6, 1972, in Berkeley, California, grew up surrounded by artistic influences that shaped her future career.  As a child, Romijn was deeply immersed in drama and embraced her identity as a “drama geek” during her early teenage years.  However, her adolescence was marked by physical challenges, including

Michelle Monaghan Then Michelle Monaghan’s journey to fame began in her small hometown of Winthrop, Iowa, where she was born on March 23, 1976, to Sharon and Robert Monaghan.  Raised in a close-knit family with two older brothers, Bob and John, Michelle’s early life was grounded in the everyday realities of rural America.  Her German

Christina Ricci Then Christina Ricci, born in 1980 in Santa Monica, California, is the youngest of four siblings.  Her early life was shaped by her family’s dynamic background; her mother, Sarah, was a former model, while her father, Ralph, held various roles including lawyer, drug counselor, and gym teacher. The Ricci family relocated to Montclair,

Monica Bellucci Then Monica Bellucci was born on September 30, 1964, in Città di Castello, Umbria, Italy, and grew up in the nearby village of Lama.  As an only child of Pasquale and Brunella, she was exposed to a nurturing environment that allowed her to explore her interests early on.  Bellucci began modeling at the

Kate Beckinsale Then Kate Beckinsale was born on July 26, 1973, in London, England. Raised in Chiswick as the only child of two actors, she began her acting career at a remarkably young age.  By the time she was four, Beckinsale had already secured her first television role.  Her early years were marked by personal