Fans know Chris Pine as Lord Devereaux in "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement," but not many know that six decades earlier, in 1944, his grandmother Anne Gwynne had made a name for herself as one of the very first "scream queens."
Georgia Tann was anything but the baby savior she posed as, she was a child thief, making profits from stealing and selling babies, and her tenure saw Memphis record the highest infant mortality rate in history.
Rain Pryor, 52, wears many hats. She's a producer, a writer, a singer, an award-winning actress, a spokesperson, and a comical genius. And she does not keep her fans in the dark when it comes to counting her milestones.
Part of Moore's childhood was spent in Brooklyn, and even at such a young age, trouble always found her, and she remembers a neighbor molesting her. Her family would later relocate to California where she began chasing her stardom.
Steve McQueen was a heartthrob, with a tender roughness and an unforgettable physical beauty. His soft-spoken nature and faultless style saw flocks of women swoon over him, and men want to be him.
Jason Leigh was estranged from her actor father Vic Morrow for most of her life until his death in1982, and yet her successful career in acting began as a means of trying to understand him.
Grant was born Archibald Leach, the son of an English tailor's presser. His mother left when he was only 9, and for years he carried this pain with him until he was thirty, and he learned that the truth.
Temple began her big acting debut with a speaking role in the 1932 "War Babies". She was only three. Her role featured her as an exotic dancer, entertaining "army men" who were just shirtless toddlers in diapers.
At a time when America was still in the throes of racial inequity, Mohammed Ali, who at the time went by his birth name Cassius Clay, was in his 20's and was thriving in his career as a boxer, having won the Golden Glove title on two accounts.
Born Mary Isabelle Wickenhauser to a banker, Wickes grew up in Missouri. During a time when women were sidelined when it came to achieving educational prowess, she beat the odds and attained a degree in Political Science.
James Arness played Marshal MattDillon for a good 20 years on the CBS show "Gunsmoke". And in the time that he graced the screens, people loved him for his giggle fits while on set.
Many people go through vigorous exercise routines to shed, even if just a little weight, but Susan Richardson's weight loss journey became an addiction and threw her into health problems she still has to deal with today - over 4 decades later.
Billy Tipton was a gifted jazz musician whose gift spread over to playing the piano and the saxophone. His music career began as early as 1936 as a bandleader.
Scott Hastings Beckett was born in California, but his family relocated to Los Angeles when he was just a toddler. Soon after settling down in the "City of Angels", his dad fell sick and was hospitalized.
While it is not unusual for people to lose their lives before fifty, due to diverse reasons such as illnesses, accidents, and murders or suicides, it became a concern that out of the 700, ort thereabouts, playboy models, more than 20 died prematurely.
While lightning is known not to strike the same place twice, Tom Hanks would refute the saying seeing as both his wives have had to deal with cancer. One with bone cancer and the other with breast cancer.
Singer Fantasia Barrino has two daughters, Zion and Keziah, and the bond between the two girls is something many only see in movies. In a recent photo posted on both Keziah's Instagram account, the two sisters are sharing a special moment as Zion bottle feeds her baby sister.
Macaulay Culkin became a household name in the '90s when he featured in the comedy film "Home Alone," playing a young boy who was forgotten by his family when they went to Paris on a family vacation.
Sophie was only 2 when her mom, Adrienne Shelly, passed on and would have been too little to remember the strange circumstances surrounding the death of her beloved mom at only 40 years.
In 2005, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" actress Angelina Jolie wanted an addition to her little family, and so together with their 3-year-old adopted son Maddox, they boarded a plane to Ethiopia.
Matthew Charles Labyorteaux was born in 1966, in California and upon his birth, the doctors discovered he had a hole in his heart. A hole that they left to heal on its own. Soon after, he was adopted by Ron and Frankie Labyorteaux.
James Dean was a dedicated actor, and he won the hearts of his fans after he appeared in the movie " East of Eden" in 1955. He would go on to appear in "Giant" but he did not live long enough to see the release of the movie.
25-year-old Alexander Taylor hailed from San Diego in California, and in 2014, he came forward with claims of abandonment from the actor whose real name is Laurence Tureaund.
"Our Gang" graced our screens in the '40s but was, unfortunately, a flop. Later, it was rebranded to " The Little Rascals," becoming America's favorite kid comedy show.
Robert Reed caught many a heart when he starred in the loved by all 80s show, The Brady Bunch, and he was adored by both fans and his costars for his quintessential character.
When Sammy Davis Jr fell in love with Kim Novak, he may have been following his heart, but he did not realize how much trouble his love for a white woman would cause him.
Amanda Blake was everyone's favorite actress on the TV series "Gunsmoke," and when she died in 1989, an official report from the Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, where she had been receiving treatment, said she'd died from cancer.
When Charlie was 7 or 8, Asner was engrossed in a nasty custody battle, and it was during these trying times that a psychologist who was assessing the family mentioned something unusual.
Nothing beats a well-deserved family vacation and having fun while at it. Zaya and Kaavia James are both having the time of their lives as they show off their look-alike eyes in Paris.
Hedren's unusual love for the big cats began while she was shooting a movie in Africa, back in 1969. While there, she visited a wildlife preserve and got her inspiration to make the 1981 movie "Roar."
Marilyn Monroe overcame a tough childhood to become one of the most sought-after and powerful sex symbols in the US. Despite this bringing her face to face with the mighty and powerful, it also became her biggest undoing.
Nicole Kidman is a household name, and her movies have seen her take home some of the most desired awards, including a British Academy Film Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Award.
The Swedish band consisting of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Agnetha Faltskog, now all in their 70's might be returning with new music for their fans.
The actress shared that the little boy was found in his crib, with his organs having failed. She's urging everyone to pray for the little boy and asking for a miracle.
Ali MacGraw, 79, graced our screens when she appeared in leading roles of "Goodbye Columbus" and "Love Story." She seemed to be making all the right moves career-wise, but her personal life was in shambles.
When Dynasty premiered on our screens in 1981, the reception was anything but good. Until Joan Collins joined the set, and it completely turned around.
The show chronicled Alana and her mother, June's life through a children's beauty pageant before they premiered in their show, "Here comes Honey Boo Boo."
Jon Gosselin and Colleen Conrad had been dating for seven years before their split this month. We've not heard much from either, seeing as Conrad is focusing on her recovery from cancer.
When Harry and Meghan were asked to name the person that made a racist remark against their unborn baby during the highly publicized March interview with Oprah, they said they wouldn't as it'd have been too damaging to the person.
Prince Harry and his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, seem to want to make peace after years of feuding, as new reports from royal expert Stewart Pearce say.
Michael Douglas, 76, and his ex-wife Diandra Luker, 65, were 13 years in marriage before they decided to call it quits, and despite separating in 1995, their divorce was not finalized until 2000. In this period, they'd have to share the home.
Hugh Jackman, 52, was only 8 when his mother upped and left, abandoning him and his elder siblings. Being the youngest of the lot, he grew up scared and frustrated.
Former "The Voice" coach Gwen Stefani and her ex-husband, founder of the Bush Band, Gavin Rossdale, were married for 14 years before they called it quits and went their separate ways.
Princess Beatrice is the first daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and lives with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at their St. James Palace home.
Earlier in the week, TMZ reported that Cecily and Bonnie Chapman were banned from their father, Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman's wedding to his fiancee Francie Frane.
Beanie Feldstein will be the new face of the "Impeachment: American Crime Story", a story that follows the life of Monica Lewinsky, the young woman whose affair with then-President Bill Clinton led to his impeachment.
Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman will be wedding his finance Francie Frane in a few days, and his daughters are not on the invite list. Reason? They resemble their late mother.
Barbara Eden lost her 35-year-old son Matthew Ansara in a tragic case of a drug overdose, and even though a day does not go by without remembering her only son, this has not dimmed her light.
While some thought the Sussex were leaving their royal duties and relocating to the US in search of a quiet and peaceful life, they couldn't be more wrong. It turns out the two were planning mega deals and bomb-shell interviews, and it is only the beginning.
Prince Harry had attended a polo match in Aspen, Colorado, and jetted back on his friend Marc Ganzi's 20- seater private jet, which did not sit well with some.
