Sarah Michelle Gellar Then Sarah Michelle Prinze, born Sarah Michelle Gellar on April 14, 1977, in Long Island, New York, emerged as a prominent actress with a career that began at a young age.  Raised in a household with her mother, Rosellen, a nursery school teacher, and her father, Arthur Gellar, a garment worker, Sarah’s […]

Molly Ringwald Then Molly Ringwald, born in 1968 in Roseville, California, to chef Adele and blind jazz pianist Robert, grew up in a family with artistic inclinations.  She has two siblings, Beth and Kelly, and had an older brother who tragically passed away before her birth.  Demonstrating a flair for performance early on, Ringwald began

Gabrielle Union Then  Gabrielle Union, born on October 29th, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska, grew up in a Roman Catholic household.  Her upbringing was significantly influenced by her father, who served in the military, and her mother, who instilled in her the values of independence and resilience.  Despite a strong family bond, her parents’ marriage ended

Jordana Brewster Then Jordana Brewster was born on April 26, 1980, in Panama City, Panama, to a family with a unique blend of cultural influences.  Her mother, Maria João, was a Brazilian swimsuit model who gained fame for her appearance on the cover of “Sports Illustrated” magazine in 1978.  This early exposure to the limelight

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