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Co-Host, Jeopardy!, Award-Winning Actress, The Big Bang Theory & Neuroscientist
Mayim Bialik is the permanent co-host of Jeopardy! with Ken Jennings..
Celebrated Comedian, Actor and Writer
Martin Short, a celebrated comedian and actor, has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on Saturday Night Live almost 30 years ago and…
Star of Critically-Acclaimed Moonlight and True Detective
Mahershala Ali is quickly becoming one of the freshest and most in-demand faces in Hollywood with his extraordinarily diverse skill set and wide-ranging background in film, television, and theater. is quickly…
Award-Winning Actor
Endeared to audiences nation-wide for his acting career which spans more than five decades, Martin Sheen uses his dynamic presence and celebrity status to lend an inspired voice to political…
Award-winning actor and producer, Founder, The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
Mark Wahlberg earned both Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominations for his standout work in the family boxing film, The Fighter, and Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed drama, The Departed. He has played diverse…
Academy Award-Winning Actor, Co-Founder, just keep livin Foundation, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, "Greenlights"
Academy Award-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey's impressive career has spanned 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion dollars. A Texas native heralded for his constant career reinvention, McConaughey is…
Speaker, Author, Servant Leader - One of the Original Freedom Writers
An original Freedom Writer whose story is told in part in the 2007 hit movie, Freedom Writers, Manuel Scott has energized almost two million leaders, educators, volunteers, and students worldwide with…
Chief Information Officer, National Football League
Ms. McKenna is currently the Chief Information Officer for the NFL. She is responsible for their technology strategy, shared service delivery and management of the league’s technology activities.
TV Personality; Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Martha Stewart is an Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur and best-selling author, and Founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Author of over 94 lifestyle books, including the bestsellers Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook,…
Emmy & Golden Globe-Nominated Actor
Born and raised in New York, Max Greenfield is best known for his starring role of “Schmidt” in the Fox sitcom New Girl, opposite Zooey Deschanel, for which he was nominated…
A Conversation with Marlee Matlin & Henry Winkler
Together on stage, Winkler and Matlin delight audiences with an intimate dialogue revealing their profound connection and individual journeys. Through humorous anecdotes, inspirational life lessons and moving stories, Winkler and…
Deaf Singer-Songwriter & Golden Buzzer Winner, America's Got Talent
Mandy Harvey is a singer, songwriter, author, and speaker who happens to be deaf. Mandy was Simon Cowell‘s “Golden Buzzer” pick on America’s Got Talent. The video has collectively received…
Star, "Crazy Rich Asians"
Michelle Yeoh is considered one of China’s greatest and most successful actresses. She can be seen starring in CBS’ STAR TREK: DISCOVERY and CRAZY RICH ASIANS alongside Constance Wu. Michelle…
Singer, Actress & Advocate. Currently in "This Is Us"
A Grammy and Golden Globe nominated actress, singer and songwriter—Mandy Moore continues to enjoy versatility in a career marked by memorable performances in primetime television, independent features, and studio films.…
Award-Winning Actor, Artist, Educator & Leader
Michael Greyeyes is a multi-faceted, award-winning artist, educator, and leader. He is a proud Nehiyawe (Plains Cree) from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada and is the founding Artistic…
Dancer, Author and Star on "Dance Moms," 2011 until 2016. Known for her Performance in Sia's "Chandelier" Music Video
Teen dance prodigy Maddie Ziegler, became an overnight internet sensation after appearing in singer-songwriter Sia’s “Chandelier” music video in May 2014. The video has since garnered over 1.5 billion views,…
Academy Award-Winner Actress and Producer
Meryl Streep has portrayed an astonishing array of characters in a career that has cut its own unique path from the theater through film and television, for almost 40 years.…
Actor, Producer and Director
Mario Van Peebles is an film director and actor. He brings a unique perspective to his work as an actor, director and producer having been born in Mexico to legendary…
Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate
Is there anything Michelle Williams can’t do? The beautiful and talented star has evolved many times in her life and she is nowhere near done.
Co-Host of 'Good Morning America,' Fox NFL Sunday Analyst, NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion
Emmy winner and Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan currently co-hosts ABC’s Good Morning America and serves as an analyst for Fox NFL Sunday. This summer, Strahan hosted the top-rated primetime…
E-Street Drummer & Band Leader
Max Weinberg is one of the most visible and recorded drummers of the late 20th century. As the long-time drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and director of the…
Creator & Executive Producer, "Arrested Development" as well as the co-creator of The Ellen Show, and a contributor to The John Larroquette Show and The Golden Girls
Mitch Hurwitz is an Emmy, TCA and WGA Award-winning writer and producer best known as the creator and executive producer of the iconic comedy series Arrested Development. The multiple Emmy…
Owner of The Dallas Mavericks, "Shark" Investor on ABC's "Shark Tank"
Mark Cuban was an entrepreneur from the early age of 12, when he sold garbage bags door-to-door. Today, Mark is the highly successful entrepreneur and investor who founded HDNet, Broadcast.com…
Actress, Comedian and Former SNL Cast Member Known for "Bridesmaids" and "Up All Night"
Actress and comedian Maya Rudolph, who rose to fame as a cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and went on to star in films such as Bridesmaids, The Way Way…
Retired Professional Soccer Forward; Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Founding Member of the Women's United Soccer Association
After 17 years, two World Championships, two Olympic Gold Medals, and near unparalleled success as a marketing icon, Mia Hamm retired from professional soccer in 2004 as not only the…
Actor Known for his NAACP Image Award-Winning Role in "New York Undercover" ABC's Hit Show 'Designated Survivor'
Malik Yoba is an award-winning actor, a playwright and a published author. He composes and performs original music and is a gifted singer, lyricist and poet. He’s a sex symbol.…
Emmy-Winning TV Host, MS and Health Advocate, Wellness Entrepreneur, Decorated Naval Officer
Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an inspirational Emmy Award winning television personality whom Americans invited into their homes for more than 17 years. He is a decorated…
Vocalist and Founding Member of The Supremes
Ms. Mary Wilson still performs with the same passion as she did singing with the original Supremes, but the world renowned celebrity is now using her fame and flair to…
Actor, Producer and Director Known for His Roles in "Gilmore Girls," "Heroes" currently stars as Jack Pearson on NBC's Hit Show "This Is Us"
Milo Ventimiglia, actor best known for his role as Peter Petrelli on the NBC television series Heroes. Ventimiglia's first career break was in the Fox series Opposite Sex, playing Jed…
Rhythm and Blues and Gospel Singer, Actress, and Civil Rights Activist; Member of Family Band, The Staple Singers
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group,…
Award-Winning Journalist, Former First Lady of California, Best-Selling Author and Leading Alzheimer’s Advocate
Award-Winning Journalist, Former First Lady of California, Best-Selling Author and leading Alzheimer’s Advocate. Born Maria Owings Shriver on November 6, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois.
Comedic Actress and Former Cast Member on SNL; Known for "Superstar"
Molly Shannon is well-known for the unforgettable and hilarious characters she has brought to the stage and screen
Emmy-Winning Producer for The Simpsons & Co-Creator of The Critic
Mike Reiss has won four Emmy Awards for his work on The Simpsons, the wacky animated series that has kept America laughing for over 20 years and earned TIME Magazine’s…
Film Director, Screenwriter and Video Game Executive
Most will remember Matty Rich from his directorial and acting debut in the 1991 indie film, Straight Out of Brooklyn, which earned the young filmmaker critical acclaim and accolades for…
Singer and TV Personality; Author of "Behind The Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression"
Beginning with her national debut at age three on "The Andy Williams Show," Marie Osmond has proven to be a resilient talent with a magnetic presence recognized across generations. Entertaining…
Japanese American Actor, Producer and Digital Effects Artist. Known for his Role on "Heroes" and "Heroes Reborn"
Masi Oka is a Japanese American actor and digital effects artist. He has performed in many films and TV shows. He has recently finished filming a role in Get Smart,…
Rap & Hip Hop Performer and Producer; Actor
Method Man was the first -- and biggest -- solo star to emerge from the groundbreaking Wu-Tang Clan. His mush-mouthed, sandpaper-rough bellow (at times recalling EPMD's Erick Sermon) and imaginative…
Host, Extra, America's Best Dance Crew
Mario Lopez is the host of Extra, the Emmy Award–winning entertainment news program.This is Lopez’s eighth consecutive season as the show’s host, after co-hosting Extra's weekend edition since January 2007.…
Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Outspoken Advocate for Mental Health Programs
Emmy Award winning actress, Mariette Hartley has established herself as an enduring star on stage, in five television series, countless television movies, and more than a dozen feature films. One…
Actor and Humanitarian
Morgan Freeman earned his first Academy Award nomination for his chilling performance as a homicidal pimp in the drama Street Smart, which also brought him the LA, N.Y., and National…
Award-Winning Actor, Author, Producer and Advocacy
Michael Fox loved hockey and dreamed of a career in the National Hockey League.
Actress and Advocate of Social and Humanitarian Causes
Morgan Fairchild is a superb performer, but there's more to this talented actress than meets the eye. In addition to her accomplishments as an actress, Morgan is an outspoken and…
Grammy-Nominated Pop Vocalist, Composer & Arranger
Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. His…
Perhaps best known for starring in his own hit television sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper."
An actor, comedian, and host. Mark Curry is best known as the star of the ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, and as one of the various hosts of the…
Stand-Up Comedian, Actress, Fashion Designer, Author and Singer- Songwriter
Margaret Cho started performing stand-up at age 16 in a comedy club called The Rose & Thistle above a bookstore her parents ran. Soon after, she won a comedy contest…