Mahershala Ali was born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore on February 16, 1974 in Oakland, California. His mother, Willicia, was an ordained minister and his father, Phillip Gilmore, was an actor who appeared in Broadway musicals. Ali grew up in Hayward, California in a family devoted to the arts. Along with acting, Ali pursued music and played the … Read more
Idris Elba is an acclaimed English actor, producer, musician, and DJ who has captivated audiences in theater, television, and film with his versatility, magnetism, and depth of talent. Known for roles like Stringer Bell on HBO’s “The Wire” and the title character on BBC’s “Luther,” Idris brings raw passion and nuanced emotion to every part … Read more
Chadwick Boseman was born on November 29, 1976 in Anderson, South Carolina to Carolyn and Leroy Boseman. His mother was a nurse and his father worked in an upholstery business. Boseman showed an interest in writing and directing plays from a young age. He wrote his first play while he was still in high school. … Read more
Lupita Nyong’o was born on March 1, 1983 in Mexico City, Mexico to parents Dorothy and Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o. Her mother was a noted Kenyan actress turned politician, while her father was a lecturer at the University of Nairobi. She lived in Mexico City until age 16 and grew up speaking both Spanish and English … Read more
Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965 in St. Matthews, South Carolina. Her father was a horse trainer and her mother was a maid, factory worker and civil rights activist. Davis was the second youngest of six children. Davis’ family lived in abject poverty. She has stated that she would often go without food … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence is an award-winning American actress known for her roles in films like ‘Winter’s Bone,’ ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ ‘American Hustle’ and ‘Joy.’ She has won an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and has been featured multiple times on the Time 100 list of most influential people in the world. … Read more
Charlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975 in Benoni, South Africa. She grew up on her parents’ farm in Benoni, near Johannesburg. Her mother, Gerda, was German and her father, Charles, was French. She was an only child. Theron’s early life was scarred by trauma when at age 15, her mother shot and killed … Read more
Margot Elise Robbie was born on July 2, 1990 in Dalby, Queensland, Australia to Sarie Kessler, a physiotherapist, and Doug Robbie, a former farm owner. She grew up on a farm with her three siblings. Robbie became interested in acting as a teen when she took drama classes at school. At age 16, she moved … Read more
Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984 in New York City. Her mother, Melanie Sloan, is a film producer while her father, Karsten Johansson, is an architect. Johansson has an older sister named Vanessa, who also acts, and an older brother Adrian. Johansson became interested in acting at a young age, and began auditioning … Read more
Gal Gadot was born on April 30, 1985 in Petah Tikva, Israel. Her full name is Gal Gadot-Varsano. Facts: Table 1: Overview of Gal Gadot’s Early Life Detail Description Date of Birth April 30, 1985 Place of Birth Petah Tikva, Israel Full Name Gal Gadot-Varsano Parents Irit and Michael Gadot Siblings Brother: Jaron <br>Sisters: Dana and … Read more