Top Influential men 2008
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Layla Kayleigh was born on January 26, 1984 in London, England, UK. She is a very beautiful and talented actress, television host and correspondent. watch now
Jessica Alba debuted in "Camp Nowhere" (1993) and was originally hired for only two weeks. She ended up with a principal role when another actress suddenly dropped out. A few national commercials followed, which eventually led to her breakthrough rol watch now
Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Born in California to pastor parents, she grew up listening to gospel music and singing in church. Perry rose to fam watch now
Having started out as a child model, Katherine appeared in her first feature film, That Night (1992), at the age of 13. She's since been seen in King of the Hill (1993), My Father the Hero (1994), Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), Bride of Chucky watch now
Maria Menounos, a journalist by trade but hottie by nature, possesses great looks and the poise of a TV veteran. As a Hollywood correspondent, she often draws more attention than her famous interviewees do. We might have to "sign off" to go and find watch now
Brooke Burke rose to fame as the sexiest tour guide in America on E!'s hit series Wild On. The show catapulted her to stardom in over 120 countries and 400 million homes around the world. Since her departure from the show, Brooke has graced top-selli watch now
A veteran of over two dozen films, Kate Beckinsale has been a fixture among British audiences since the early ?90s. Her early days were spent working in a wide range of films, including Kenneth Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing (1993) and 1998's The L watch now
Katrina Kaif is one of the vagueries of the Hindi film industry that an actress like Katrina Kaif, who is born to an Indian-Kashmiri father and a British mother, is right there at the top even though she hardly speaks Hindi. WhatÂ’s more, she has also watch now
Twice nominated "Sexiest Man Alive" by People Magazine, Brad Pitt began stealing scenes as J.D., the hitch-hiking thief in "Thelma & Louise" (1991). He hasn't looked back since and remains one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood. He's received c watch now
Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor whose film credits include American Psycho, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Prestige, 3:10 To Yuma, and the upcoming film Terminator Salvation, in which he will play the role of John Connor. watch now
Simon Beaufoy (born 1966) is an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning British screenwriter. Born in Keighley, he was educated at Ermysted's Grammar School and Sedbergh School, he read English at St Peter's College, Oxford and graduated watch now
Liu Peng (November 4,), formally Duke Gong of Pengcheng, was a general of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, who served as military governor (Jiedushi) of Lulong Circuit (headquartered in modern Beijing) briefly in 785 following the death of his cousi watch now
Philip Seymour Hoffman (born July 23, 1967) is an American stage and film actor and director.Hoffman began his professional acting career in television in 1991, and the following year began appearing in films. watch now
Gerard James Butler is a Scottish actor known for his portrayal of King Leonidas in 300, The Phantom in the 2004 film version of The Phantom of the Opera, and Gerry Kennedy in P.S. I Love You. Butler was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Margaret watch now
Colbert also wrote and performed on the short-lived Dana Carvey Show before collaborating with Sedaris and Dinello again on the cult television series Strangers with Candy. He gained considerable attention for his role on the latter as closeted, gay watch now
Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke, Jr. (born September 16, 1952) is an American actor who has appeared primarily as a leading man in action, drama, and thriller films. watch now
Nicole Mary Kidman, AC (born June 20, 1967) is an Academy Award-winning actress, model, singer, UN Citizen of the World award-winning humanitarian, and a UNIFEM and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. watch now
One of Britain's most respected and popular actresses, Judi Dench can claim a decades-old career encompassing the stage, screen, and television. A five-time winner of the British Academy Award, she was granted an Order of the British Empire in 1970 a watch now
Sally Cecilia Hawkins is a British Golden Globe Award-winning actress, known mainly for her performance as Poppy in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), a role for which she has won several international awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a watch now
Naomi Watts had already been a working actress for over a decade when she earned notice as a promising newcomer in David Lynch's Cannes Film Festival prizewinner Mulholland Drive (2001). watch now
Aishwarya Rai, nicknamed Aishu or Ash, is a very popular Indian model and actress. She was born in Mumbai and speaks English, Hindi, Kannada and a bit of Tamil. Aishu's first modelling assignment was in the 9th grade for Camelin Industries. She has s watch now
Started acting in community theater and school plays at the age of eight. Is currently studying for a double-major in International Relations and Theater at the University of Southern California. watch now
Rebecca Hall won the Charleson award for her debut stage performance in a production of Mrs Warren's Profession. In 2006 she made her film debut, appearing in two high-profile films, Starter for 10 and The Prestige. watch now
A child performer who went on to become an adult actor in one of the more radical transformations in the history of the American entertainment industry, Sarah Jessica Parker has captained both a career and a public image that could be accurately clas watch now
Oluchi Onweagba is a Nigerian model. She had come into modeling after a family friend had persuaded her to enter M-Net's Face of Africa competition. She ended up winning the competition. watch now
Joanie Dodds (b. September 20, 1981, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania) is an American fashion model. Dodds currently resides in Hollywood, California. She had her debut television appearance as the runner-up on Cycle 6 of the CW reality TV series, America' watch now
Candice Swanepoel became first South-African model to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Does a lot of work in fashion, mostly swimwear and lingerie. watch now
Carolyn Murphy (born on August 11, 1973) is an American model.Murphy was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and grew up throughout Northwest Florida, spending most of her childhood in a trailer park there. watch now
Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a Brazilian model and occasional actress. According to Forbes, she is the highest-paid model in the world and also the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment world, having earned $33 million in 2007 and $35 million i watch now
Raica Oliveira was born in Niterói, Brazil, the youngest of three children. She has two brothers: Givago (an economist) and Pablo (a lawyer). She graduated from the Sao Vicente de Paula school in Niteroi. watch now
Lily Donaldson was born on January 27, 1987 in London, England. She is an English model. Lily Donaldson is ranked as one of the top 8 models in the fashion world. She replaced British supermodel Kate Moss in 2007 as the “younger face” of Burberry. watch now
CariDee English was born in 1984 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA and she is the winner of Cycle 7 of the America's Next Top Model contest and a fashion model. watch now
Paula Abdul was born in San Fernando, California, to Harry Abdul, who once worked as a livestock trader and owns a sand and gravel business in California, and Lorraine Rykiss, a former concert pianist who once worked as an assistant to film director watch now
Tracy Darrell (Trace) Adkins is an American country music artist, born January 13, 1962, in Springhill, Louisiana. watch now
Cassie (born Cassandra Ventura on August 26, 1986) is an American hip hop, R&B and pop singer, model, and occasional actress. She is best known for her 2005 single "Me & U", which became a hit in 2006. watch now
Sam Sparro is a Grammy nominated Australian singer-songwriter of Portuguese descent, music producer and former child actor. His stage name was derived from a family nickname, which in turn was inspired by the Australian radio mascot Sammy Sparrow. He watch now
Name of model Due to Hurricane Katrina, Dawn and her family now reside in Baltimore, Maryland. Dawn draws anime, and one drawing in particular caught the attention of Diddy. When asked what the character's name was she replied "Danity Kane". It was a watch now
Meet one of 2008’s most exciting new talents. Even before she’s released a note of music – and at barely 19 – ADELE has already chalked up a Jools Holland appearance, worked with Jim Abiss, Eg White and Mark Ronson, signed to XL Recordings and suppor watch now
André Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965 in Los Angeles, California), better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, actor and record executive. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a fo watch now
Katharine McPhee was born on March 25, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an American pop music singer and actress who was the runner-up to Taylor Hicks on the fifth season of American Idol in 2006. watch now
Kaveri Jha sexy model did several photo shoots with top photographers in the industry such as Jagdish Maoli, Ishraar Qureshi, and Dabbo Ratnani. watch now
Marliese Leitner is a Florida-based model signed with Benz Model and Talent. Her background includes dance, cheerleading, martial arts, and choir. She also have experience in personal training. watch now
Tina had been a beautiful and talented model for about 5 years now. Being mature helps a lot in the modeling world. watch now
Kitty Lea is a 19 year old glamor model from the UK. She has appeared in many men’s magazines, on TV and recently just played a small role in a British film. Ever wonder how cats turn tough guys crazy, how bout pussys? Now we have Kitty! It’s crazy b watch now
Jennifer Lamiraqui is a lingerie and bikini model. Which explains all the photos of her standing alone in a bikini and staring at the camera. watch now
Lisa Cazzulimi is a Australian model. Lisa has worked with several big name modeling agencies and it\'s safe to say that her advertisements are sure hits. watch now
Barbara Herrera is a hot and sexy Peruvian model. 2008 is all about sexy women in lingerie. watch now
Caryle Nabers is an American Model. Her hair color is brown and eye color is brown. Her place of birth is Norfolk, Virginia. watch now
Crystal-eyed Megan Fox was first seen in Holiday in the Sun (2001) as the on-screen rival of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Although that was considered to be her big break, she is most well-known for her parts in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2 watch now
Portman was born Natalie Hershlag in Jerusalem, Israel. Her father, Avner Hershlag, is an Israeli doctor specializing in fertility and reproduction (reproductive endocrinology). Her mother, Shelley Stevens, is an American homemaker who now works as h watch now
Jennifer Aniston went from playing Rachel Green on Friends to being one of the big screen's leading actresses, having starred in hits like Office Space (1999), Bruce Almighty (2003) with Jim Carrey and Along Came Polly (2004) with Ben Stiller. Jennif watch now
Naomi Campbell (born 22 May 1970) is an English model, singer, and actress. She famously starred in George Michael's music video Freedom! '90, where she lip-synched to his song along with fellow supermodels Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cind watch now
Susan Boyle shocked the world with her singing ability on ITV\'s \"Britain\'s Got Talent.\" When she began to sing \"I Dreamed a Dream\" from \"Les Miserables,\" Susan Boyle instantly won over the hearts of the judges and audience alike. The emotion watch now
For some actors, success just seems to come naturally. In the case of talented stage and screen beauty Kristen Bell. watch now
While landing a guest spot on a hit television series would be a welcome event for most up-and-coming actresses, Jennifer Garner's brief run on Felicity proved especially fortunate for her -- thanks to her appearance on the show. watch now
Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American film actress. She came to prominence in 2001 after receiving an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for her role in the drama Almost Famous, and has since established herself as a Hollywood lead watch now
