Sandra Bullock
June 9th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Name: Sandra Annette Bullock
Birthdate: July 26, 1964
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia
Fansite: http://sbullock.net
Before They Were Stars: Born to vocal coach John Bullock and opera singer Helga Meyer, Sandra Bullock spent much of her childhood accompanying her mother on European tours. She became active in her high school’s theater department, eventually moving to New York to pursue acting after graduating from college. In 1990, Bullock was offered her first major role as Tess McGill in the sitcom Working Girl.
Where Are They Now: From a thrilling bus ride to beauty pageant infiltration, Sandra Bullock honed her versatility in films like Speed, Hope Floats, The Net, 28 Days, and Crash. In 2010, Bullock won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side. The same year, Bullock divorced from her husband, Jesse James, relocated to New Orleans, and adopted a baby boy.
Snakkle Snippet: It’s no wonder she pulls off lederhosen so well in Miss Congeniality; Sandra Bullock is fluent in German.
Snakkle Buy: Buy Sandra Bullock’s Oscar-winning performance in The Blind Side on DVD.
Kim Kardashian
June 9th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Name: Kimberly Noel Kardashian
Birthdate: October 21, 1980
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Fansite: http://kimkardashianweb.com
Before They Were Stars: Daughter of Kris Jenner and late attorney Robert Kardashian, Kim grew up in Los Angeles with a strong Armenian upbringing. While attending Bel Air’s Marymount High School, Kardashian worked in her father’s office. In 1991, her mother Kris married Bruce Jenner, former U.S. Olympic track and field gold medalist.
Where Are They Now: Kardashian became a household name when Kim and her family debuted in the E! reality series Keeping Up With the Kardashians. She has gone on to compete on Dancing With the Stars and has appeared on several network television series (not counting a scandalous sex tape that leaked in 2007). Kim is also a business maven, co-owning a boutique with her sisters, releasing a fragrance in 2010, and endorsing countless commercial products. Kim, though married and famously divorced in the past, is now engaged to musician Kanye West, and the couple welcomed a baby girl named North West in June 2013.
Snakkle Snippet: If you think Kim’s bod is bodacious, you should see her wax look-alike at Madame Tussauds in New York!
Snakkle Buy: Smell like a reality star with Kim Kardashian Gold.
Cameron Diaz
June 8th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Name: Cameron Michelle Diaz
Birthdate: August 30, 1972
Hometown: San Diego, California
Fansite: http://cameronfan.com
Before They Were Stars: Born to Emilio and Billie Diaz, Cameron started modeling while attending high school, and by age 17 she had graced the cover of Seventeen. After graduation, Diaz traveled the world, modeling for companies like Coca-Cola and Nivea. In 1994, the blond bombshell landed a part in the Jim Carrey comedy The Mask, catapulting her to stardom.
Where Are They Now: Diaz cemented her career as an actress with roles in My Best Friend’s Wedding and, most notably, There’s Something About Mary. From sexy detective to ogre princess, Cameron went on to star in films like Charlie’s Angels, Vanilla Sky, The Holiday, Shrek, and The Green Hornet.
Snakkle Snippet: Growing up, Diaz was a major tomboy who never shied away from a fight.
Snakkle Buy: See if you can out-karaoke Cameron Diaz in My Best Friend’s Wedding on DVD!
Lady Gaga
June 7th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Name: Stefani Joanne Germanotta
Birthdate: March 28, 1986
Hometown: New York, New York
Fansite: http://ladygaganow.net/
Before They Were Stars: Raised by Roman Catholic parents Joseph and Cynthia Germanotta, Lady Gaga started playing piano and writing songs from early childhood. It was during a year off from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts that Gaga formed the Stefani Germanotta Band, which would lead to her first record deal.
Where Are They Now: Lady Gaga’s 2008 debut album The Fame put her on the map with singles “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” and “Paparazzi.” She has since followed up with 2009’s The Fame Monster and 2011’s Born This Way. When she’s not touring, hatching from eggs, or designing her next edible frock, Gaga is an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights and social equality.
Snakkle Snippet: Gaga’s high school nickname was Big Boobs McGee.
Snakkle Buy: Download Gaga’s latest album, Born This Way.
Before They Were Stars: Celeb Baby and Kid Photos!
June 2nd, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
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May 30th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
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May 29th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Brad Pitt
May 27th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Name: William Bradley Pitt
Birthdate: December 18, 1963
Hometown: Shawnee, Oklahoma
Fansite: http://www.simplybrad.com
Before They Were Stars: Son of Jane and William Pitt, Brad was born in Oklahoma but grew up in Missouri, graduating from Kickapoo High School in 1982. After leaving college just two credits shy of a diploma, Pitt moved to Los Angeles, where he won small roles on Another World and Growing Pains.
Where Are They Now: Brad thrust himself into stardom with a steamy breakout part in Thelma and Louise. He’s since starred in Legends of the Fall, Se7en, Fight Club, Oceans Eleven, and Inglourious Basterds. With a love life as famous as his career, Pitt divorced Jennifer Aniston in 2005 and has become a committed life partner to Angelina Jolie, with whom he has six children.
Snakkle Snippet: Brad donned a chicken suit as a mascot for El Pollo Loco when he first moved to L.A.!
Snakkle Buy: Buy the critically acclaimed Inglourious Basterds on Amazon.
Angelina Jolie
May 26th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Name: Angelina Jolie Voight
Birthdate: June 4, 1975
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Fansite: http://angelina-place.com/
Before They Were Stars: Angelina Jolie was actually born Angelina Jolie Voight to Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight and the late Marcheline Bertrand. Jolie began modeling at 14 and made her way into feature films by 1993 in Cyborg 2. Her star rose quickly, and in 1998 she was awarded the Breakthrough Performance Award from the National Board of Review for her role in Playing by Heart.
Where Are They Now: Jolie has been with her life partner Brad Pitt since 2005 and together they have three adopted and three biological children. She’s also won three Golden Globes for George Wallace, Gia, and Girl, Interrupted, for which she also won an Academy Award. Coming soon, Jolie will tackle the titular role in Cleopatra.
Snakkle Snippet: Call her Actress, Interrupted. Jolie actually quit the biz after filming Gia and enrolled at NYU to study film and writing. After Gia was a hit, she returned to her acting career and has become the highest-paid actress in the industry.
Snakkle Buy: See Brad and Angelina’s red-hot chemistry from the beginning with this unrated two-disc edition of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Auditions for Two Parts on Hannah Montana
May 20th, 2011 by Snakkle Staff
Pretty cool! Miley Cyrus started “The Climb” to the top right here with this audition, first for the role of Zoe, then for the titular role of Hannah on Disney’s career-launching Hannah Montana, when she was 12 years old. What do you think of her performance?