308: Tyra Banks Model, Television Personality, Producer, and Author Born: 4 December 1973, Inglewood, California, United States of America Tyra is most known for being a Victoria’s Secret model and host of America’s Next Top Model and the Tyra Banks Show. She was the first African American woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated…
307: Maggie Smith Actress on Stage, Film, and Television Born: 28 December 1934, Ilford, Essex, United Kingdom Original Name: Margaret Smith Maggie has appeared in over fifty films—most notably in all eight Harry Potter films as Professor McGonagall and the Downtown Abbey television series. She is an Academy Award winning actress having won in both…
306: Catherine Zeta-Jones Academy Award and Tony Award Winning Actress Born: 25 September 1969, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom Catherine has starred in blockbusters like Chicago, Traffic, The Mask of Zorro and many more. In 2010 she was awarded the title Commander of the British Empire (CBE). Catherine is married to fellow actor Michael Douglas and…
305: Linda Hamilton Actress Best Known for her Portrayal of Sarah Connor in the Terminator Franchise Born: 26 September 1956, Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America Linda is also known for her role in the television series Beauty and The Beast (for which she was nominated for two Golden Globes and an Emmy). Outside of…
304: Lisa Ling Journalist, Television Presenter, and Author Born: 30 August 1973, Sacramento, California, United States of America Lisa is a former co-host on The View. She has produced and starred in documentaries covering a range of subjects including the issues women and girls face around the world. In 2009, her sister and fellow journalist…
303: Francesca Hilton Actress and the Only Daughter of Zsa Zsa Gabor and Conrad Hilton Born: 10 March 1947, New York City, New York, United States of America Died: 5 January 2015, Los Angeles, California, United States of America Original Name: Constance Francesca Gabor Hilton Francesca’s life was never easy, despite the overwhelming wealth she…
302: Julia Child Celebrity Chef Born: 15 August 1912, Pasadena, California, United States of America Died: 14 August 2004, Montecito, California, United States of America Julia is remembered for teaching the American television viewing public all about French cuisine. She also wrote several cookbooks over the course of her life. Julia stood at six foot…
301: Florence Foster Jenkins The Not Very Professional Soprano Born: 19 July 1868, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America Died: 26 November 1944, Manhattan, New York, United States of America Original Name: Nascina Florence Foster Florence was an American socialite and philanthropist. She is remembered for her poor singing ability and flamboyant costumes. Florence has…
300: Lucille Ball Actress Primarily Known For Her Sitcom I Love Lucy Born: 6 August 1911, Jamestown, New York, United States of America Died: 26 April 1989, Beverly Hills, California, United States of America Lucille had a particularly difficult childhood—her father died when she was three and her stepfather did not like children—she and her…
299: Anna Nicole Smith Model, Actress, and Television Personality Born: 28 November 1967, Houston, Texas, United States of America Died: 8 February 2007, Hollywood, Florida, United States of America Original Name: Vickie Lynn Hogan In 1993, Anna skyrocketed to fame after being named Playboy’s Playmate of the Year. Her second marriage was to J. Howard…