Top Ten Famous Libra Stars
Known as the scales, Libra is the seventh zodiac sign. People born between September 23 and October 23 fall under the Libra sign.
Libra is an air sign with the balancing scales zodiac symbol. Libra's are known for their obsession with symmetry and equilibrium in all areas of life.
The Libra constellation is ruled by Venus. People born under this star sign are known for focusing on love, beauty, and money. Libras enjoy high art, intellectualism, and connoisseurship.
1. Usher Raymond
Usher Raymond IV was born on October 14, 1978. He began singing when he was six years old in the church choir.
Now, the R&B singer and rapper has sold approximately 30 million albums worldwide. He has won two Grammy Awards, one for Best Male R&B Performance in 2001 and another for Best Male R&B Performance in 2002.
2. Matt Damon
Matt Damon was born on October 8, 1970. He is best friends with Ben Affleck and they have starred together in many films.
The award-winning actor was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 26 July 2007. He is known for his philanthropy and co-founded H20 Africa to give clean drinking water to three million people in developing countries.
3. Hugh Jackman
Internationally recognized actor, Hugh Jackman was born on October 12, 1968. He bagged a Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for his portrayal of Australian singer/songwriter Peter Allen in "The Boy From Oz" in 2004.
"Acting is something I love. It's a great craft that I have a lot of respect for. But I don't think it's any greater challenge than teaching 8-year-olds or any other career. In my life, I try not to make it more important than it is and I just hope that rubs off on the people around me," said Jackman.
4. Will Smith
Actor, comedian, producer, rapper, and songwriter, Will Smith was born on September 25, 1968. In 2007, Newsweek dubbed him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood."
Smith has been nominated for a long list of prestigious awards including five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. He has won four Grammy Awards.
5. Gwen Stefani
Gwen Renee Stefani was born on October 3, 1969. Not only is she a world-famous singer, but she also has her own fashion label named L.A.M.B.
"I think everyone has gifts and everyone has talents. If you are successful at it, it feels really good but it never really penetrates completely. There are moments where I think that we made an amazing record and I'm so proud of it, but I don't wake up and go, 'Wow, I'm amazing,'" said Stefani.
6. Kate Winslet
British actress, Kate Winslet was born on October 5, 1975. She broke into the industry at eleven-years-old.
She once won a Grammy Award for the Best Spoken Word Album for Children. She was also chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World not once but twice. First in 1996 then again in 2004.
7. Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver was actually named Susan Alexandra Weaver. She was born on October 8, 1949, and her father was a TV Producer and her mother was a former actress.
She went on to become one of the most well-known actresses of her time. Empire magazine named her as part of their 100 Sexiest Stars in film history.
8. Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne was born on October 9, 1952. She became a producer and actress and is well-known for her roles in Austin Powers in Goldmember, Garfield 2 and It's a Boy Girl Thing.
Her marriage to Ozzy Osbourne in July 1982 added to her fame. They have three children together. Sharon once dreamt of being a ballerina.
9. Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985. He revealed that when he was growing up, he was influenced by Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.
"I never once said I changed my last name to hide the fact that I'm Puerto Rican... That's so insulting to me, to my family. That's ridiculous. My last name is Hernandez. My father's name is Pedrito Hernandez, and he's a Puerto Rican pimp. There's no denying that. My dad nicknamed me Bruno since I was 2 years old. The real story is: I was going to go by 'Bruno,' one name. Mars just kind of came joking around because that sounds bigger than life. That was it, simple as that," said Bruno Mars about his name.
10. Julie Andrews
Julia Andrews was born on October 1, 1935. She was actually born Julia Elizabeth Wells but changed her last name from Wells to Andrews after her mother married her stepfather Ted Andrews.
She was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the 5th of October 1979. Her star is directly in front of the new addition to the Chinese Theatre.