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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

Luke Evans Then Luke Evans, born on April 15, 1979, in Pontypool, Wales, grew up as the only son of Yvonne and David Evans.  His early life in the small village of Aberbargoed was marked by his upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness.  This religious background played a significant role in shaping his childhood experiences and

Tom Hiddleston Then Tom Hiddleston, born on February 9, 1981, in London, England, is a renowned actor celebrated for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre.  Raised in Wimbledon, London, Tom grew up in a family deeply connected to the arts.  His father, James Hiddleston, worked as a managing director of a pharmaceutical company,

James McAvoy Then James McAvoy, born in 1979 in Glasgow, Scotland, grew up in a challenging environment shaped by his parents’ separation.  His father, James, worked as a builder, while his mother, Elizabeth, was a psychiatric nurse.  Their split when James was just seven years old had a significant impact on his early life.  Elizabeth’s

John Krasinski Then John Krasinski was born on October 20, 1979, in Newton, Massachusetts, to Mary Claire Krasinski, a nurse, and Ronald Krasinski, a doctor.  Growing up in a family with a medical background, Krasinski was the youngest of three sons.  Standing at 6 feet 3 inches (1.9 meters) tall, he was notably taller than