Did you know Sandra Bullock is half German? Sandra is a very successful female actress who has starred in many box-office films. Her early life wasn’t as prosperous but today, she stars in many movies. Sandra’s journey through the acting world has been more successful than she ever imagined. Sandra Bullock was born to opera singer Helga Bullock and voice coach John Bullock. She was born in Washington, D.C. on July 26, 1964 (“Sandra Bullock” 1). Sandra’s father, John, came from a large Irish-English family in Alabama. Her mother, Helga, was the daughter of a German engineer. They met in Nuremberg, Germany and connected over their love of the opera (Hill 11). Sandra also has a younger sister named Gesine who is 4-and-a-half years younger. Although she and Gesine are very close today, Sandra wasn’t always the best sister (Hill 12). On the other hand, by the time Sandra was 12, her family was in permanent residence in Arlington, Virginia. When she was in junior high, Sandra looked different and …show more content…
In addition to Bullock’s acting roles, she was also the executive producer in the film Hope Floats. In 2004, Sandra played a role in the film Crash, which won a number of awards and nominations. It received 3 Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing of 2005 at the Academy Awards. It also got 2 Golden Globe nominations. In 2005, Sandra married motorcycle builder, Jesse James. After being married 5 years, she filed for divorce. Four years prior, they had initially started adoption proceedings. Despite the breakup, she continued the adoption and is now the mother of a son (“Sandra Bullock” 4). Bullock perhaps had the best year of her career in 2009. She won an Academy Award for her role in The Blind Side. She also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading
Natalie Wood, who born in San Francisco, was an American film and television actress. Wood is married from Robert Wagner, and they have three children. Natalie Wood died on November 29, 1981, and no one knows how exactly she died. In addition, Wood was with her husband and their friend in the boat, and she argued with Wagner before living the boat. Also, Wood afraid of water her whole life, and she died by drowning on a weekend trip.
Jenni Rivera, born Dolores Janney Rivera Saavedra, was born in Long Beach, CA. She grew up in poverty, and with four brothers she was a tom boy. She learned to defend herself at a young age. “I soon developed the reputation as the girl who beats up boys.” This taught her how to respect herself in the music industry. Despite her boyish ways she loved to sing. She would compete at bars with her dad. He early singing career made her realize she could make good money and provide for her family by singing.
She was born to the Canadian parents, Stephen Brownstein and Veronica Brownstein. She has a sister named Elizabeth Brownstein. She grew up with her sister. She has not revealed the exact information about her birth date and birthplace. There is no any information about her childhood life and early education. She is a niece of well-known Montreal personality, Bill Brownstein, who is a writer for the 'Montreal Gazette'.
Selena Quintanilla Perez was born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena grew up understanding Spanish, but English was her first language. At the age of five Selena saw her brother learning to play the guitar and became jealous of the attention he was getting. She picked up a songbook and began to sing. Her family quickly turned their attention to her strong and beautiful voice. In the first grade Selena excelled at a game called Jump the Brook, in which two ropes are placed side by side and each kid takes a turn jumping across.1 In middle school Selena was in honors classes and made A’s and B’s. Selena used her allowance to put clothes on layaway. As a teenager, Selena hung all of her awards on the wall next to the staircase in her family’s house. As an adult, Selena was very involved with kids. She was a spokeswoman for the D.A.R.E. Program.
To start with, Rosie Perez or Rosa Marie Perez was born on September 6, 1964 in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, United States. She is a actress, dancer, choreographer, director, and community activist. Her parents are Lydia Perez, a singer and Ismael Serrano, a merchant marine seaman. Her aunt had been raising and catering her until her mother, Lydia Perez took her away and put her in Foster Care when she was 3. It wouldn't be much of a surprise if Rosie was to detest her parents after all they put her through. Rosie stayed there until she moved in with another aunt when she was 12. Later on she joined a high school in Rightwood, Grover Cleveland High School. Now most of the confusion and sadness had culminate.
Alberta Hunter was born on April 1st, 1895 in Memphis, Tennessee (“Alberta”) . Her father left when she was a young girl, and her mother
Jennifer Lopez was born in the Bronx, New York on July 24, 1970. She was born in the United States to Puerto Rican Parents, Jennifer considers herself to be a Puerto Rican and she is very proud of her Hispanic heritage and culture. Her father is David Lopez, a computer specialist, and her mother Guadalupe Lopez, a Kindergarten teacher. Her parents recognized Jennifer’s talent and enthusiasm for performing and at the age of five the enrolled her in dance classes. Her mother said “Jennifer always loved to sing, but she was also a great actress and knew that she would have a bright future ahead of her.” With the support of her parents Jennifer grew up to be a very sensible girl, who is still very close to her family. When Jennifer earned her million-dollar paycheck for playing the role in the movie Selena, she bought her mom a Cadillac. Even though they saw Jennifer’s talent at the age of five, their relationship was not always understandable. Jennifer made a major decision and that was not to go to College. That decision was very disappointing to her parents who wanted her to go to law school. Her parents supported her pursuit of a career in show business, they did not wanted to be in the expense of her education. When Jennifer told her parents that she was not going to College and law school, they thought it was really stupid to go off and try to be a movie star.
Most don’t know that Demi Lovato’s real name is actually Demetria Lovato. Demi Lovato is a hero for many reasons. Demi was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 20th 1992. Her parents names are Patrick Martin Lovato and Dianna De La Garza. Her father was an engineer and her mother was a former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader. In 1994 her parents divorced and her mom, Demi and her sister moved to Dallas, Texas. There, her mother remarried and Demi gained two half sisters. Demi is currently not married but has had boyfriends in the past, such as Joe Jonas.
Born on October 12, 1949 to Sam and Marilyn Leibovitz, in the small city of Waterbury Connecticut. Her Mother was a dancer who had traveled the world and her father an officer in the Air Force, who coincidentally worked at one time in the fashion industry. Her mother also had a strong fascination in documenting their family’s travels in photos this is where she thinks her love for photography sparked. Leibovitz graduated from High school in late 1966, she then moved to the Philippines where her father had been re-stationed.
Christina Grimmie was born in Marlton, New Jersey. Her mother Tina Grimmie was a receptionist before being diagnosed with breast cancer (which she overcame four times) and Christina’s father worked at Verizon Communications as of 2014. Her older brother Marcus was her road manager.
Anthony was born Grand Rapids in Michigan. He was three years old when his parents, Blackie Dammett and “Margret Noble divorced. His step-sisters are Julie and Jenny, he wrote a song about Jenny called “Jenny”. Anthony is raised by is step-mother and step-father. In 1974 Anthony moved to Hollywood to live with his father. Anthonys father sold drugs. Also Anthony and his father would
Imagine being a child living in poverty starving and then someone donates you now live in a good home eat good food and have good clothes. Tom Hanks has donated to many charities that help people. Tom hanks embodies my version of a hero because he has overcome many obstacles and donated to charity
Jennifer Garner was born as Jennifer Anne Garner on 17 April 1972, in Houston, Texas, USA. Her nationality is American and she is of English, German, and Swiss ethnicity.
Shannon Hummel was born March 12,1987 at Texas fort hood hospital. Growing up Shannon had a little sister named Emily and one little brother named Serto. They grow up in Dubuque Iowa. Shannon’s favorite things to do was read, write, math, and closer with God. Her biggest fear as a child was the dark because she thought people are following her. In Shannon's school life she was always a nerd throughout
Angelina Jolie led a harsh and testing childhood that was defined by self-harm and doubt. Jolie is the daughter of Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Jolie was born on June 4, 1975 in Los Angeles California. Her parents divorced when she was just three years old and her mother raised her and her older brother, James Haven, unaided in New York ("Angelina Jolie Biography." Bio.com 1). The family moved to California when Jolie was eleven years old. At this time, Jolie realized her dream of becoming an actress and started her studies at the exceedingly famous Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. (1) While attending Beverly Hills High School, Jolie was continuously teased for wearing glasses and braces. At the age of fourteen, Jolie dropped out of high school, moved in with her boyfriend, and began self-harming ("Angelina Jolie Biography." Angelina com 1). Jolie revived her dream of acting at the age of sixteen and moved into her own apartment. She also secured her first onstage role (2). Throughout all of this time Jolie had an intense relationship with her father, Jon Voight, who had received acclaim f...