Hollywood

Jon Hamm Then Jon Hamm, born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, experienced a tumultuous and challenging childhood. His parents divorced when he was just two years old, leaving Hamm in the care of his mother.  Tragically, his mother passed away when he was only ten, leading him to move in with his […]

Helen Hunt Then Helen Hunt, an acclaimed American actress, was born on June 15, 1963, in Culver City, California. Her parents, Gordon Hunt, a prominent acting coach and theater director, and Jane Hunt, a skilled photographer, greatly influenced her artistic upbringing. With such creative figures in her life, it was almost inevitable that Helen would

James Earl Jones Then James Earl Jones, born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, emerged as one of the most iconic and revered actors of his generation. Despite facing early challenges, including the absence of his father, actor Robert Earl Jones, who left the family before James’ birth, Jones found solace and guidance in

Angela Bassett Then Angela Bassett, born on August 16, 1958, in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, has made a significant impact in the realms of film, television, and theater with her powerful and dramatic performances. Raised alongside her sister, D’nette, in St. Petersburg, Florida, by her single mother, Betty, a social worker, Bassett’s

Laurence Fishburne Then Laurence Fishburne was born on July 30, 1961, in Augusta, Georgia, to Hattie Bell (Crawford), a teacher, and Laurence John Fishburne, Jr., a juvenile corrections officer. After his parents’ divorce, his mother moved the family to Brooklyn, New York, where Fishburne’s acting career began.  At the young age of 10, he appeared

John Cusack Then John Cusack was born on June 28, 1966, in Evanston, Illinois, USA, into a vibrant and culturally rich Irish Catholic family. His father, Richard J. “Dick” Cusack, was a multifaceted figure in the entertainment industry, known for his work as a writer, actor, producer, and documentary filmmaker.  Originally hailing from New York

Bruce Springsteen Then Bruce Springsteen, born on September 23, 1949, in Long Branch, New Jersey, experienced a tumultuous upbringing in Freehold Borough. Raised in a working-class household, he witnessed the struggles of his father, Doug Springsteen, who faced challenges holding down steady employment.  Conversely, his mother, Adele, provided a more stable income as a secretary,

Matthew Perry Then Matthew Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, into a family with strong ties to both the media and entertainment industries.  He was the only child of Suzanne Perry, a journalist who later worked as a press secretary for Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and John Bennett Perry, an

David Schwimmer Then David Schwimmer, born on November 2, 1966, in Queens, New York, grew up in a family deeply rooted in the legal profession, with both parents being prominent attorneys.  His early life took a significant turn when the family relocated to Los Angeles, where Schwimmer was exposed to a vibrant cultural and artistic

Matt LeBlanc Then Matt LeBlanc was born on July 25, 1967, in Newton, Massachusetts, near Boston. His parents, Patricia (née Di Cillo) LeBlanc, an office manager, and Paul LeBlanc, a mechanic, divorced in 1974, leading to an upbringing where he saw his father infrequently.  Growing up primarily under the care of his mother, LeBlanc navigated