Pedro Pascal is a testament to persistence. When he was just a baby, his family fled Chile for America. As a young man, he decided he wanted to be a movie star, and began that journey. But the obstacles and hardships he faced on that path were more than those of the typical struggling actor. In spite of those challenges and a devastating loss, “The Last of Us” and “Gladiator II” star has not only prevailed, but he's become one of Hollywood’s hottest leading men.

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She was a bold, young comedy fan from Philadelphia who's now one of the queens of prime time TV. After receiving the right kind of attention for her hilarious viral videos, she has gone on to carve out a place as one of the go-to comedy creators in the network television world. So how did this comedy spitfire manage to sidestep the career wishes of her disapproving mother and become an absolute force in Hollywood? Take the journey with us as we introduce you to the creator and star of “Abbott Elementary,” Quinta Brunson.

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, we bring you a celebrity we’re truly thankful for.

Pamela’s early life is plagued by violence and she’s afraid she’ll never get out of Canada – until a chance spot on a Jumbotron launches her into the public eye – and straight to the Playboy Mansion.

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