Goldie HawnactressBorn: 11/21/1945Birthplace: Washington, D.C. Considered one of the few bankable actresses in Hollywood for her ability to produce hits, Hawn's long career has seen her progress from…
Tyra Banks
model
Born: 12/4/1973
Birthplace: Los Angeles
One of the “beautiful people” with a social conscience, Tyra has broken ground in her modeling career as the first African-American to…
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