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Tara Reid (1975): Actress who was one of the stars of the coming-of-age sleeper hit, American Pie. Reid first appeared on the Hollywood scene at the age of six, when she was a contestant on the children’s game show “Child’s Play.” From there, she attended New York’s Professional Children’s School with future stars Macaulay Culkin and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Reid enjoyed recurring roles on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives” and the sitcom “Saved By the Bell: the New Class,” before appearing on the silver screen in Girl and The Big Lebowski in 1998. Her acclaimed performances lead to roles in Body Shots (1999), American Pie (1999), Dr. T and the Women (2000), Josie and the Pussycats (2001) and My Boss's Daughter in 2003.
Parker Posey (1968): "Indie Queen" who was the darling of the critics at 1997 Sundance Film Festival for her performance in The House of Yes. Posey studied acting at SUNY Purchase and landed her first starring role on the daytime drama “As the World Turns.” After segueing to the big screen in Joey Breaker (1993), Posey appeared in Coneheads and Dazed and Confused in 1993. While she has starred in mainstream films, Posey has garnered critical acclaim for her performances in the independent films Sleep With Me (1994), Party Girl (1995), Basquiat (1996), Best in Show (2001), The Anniversary Party (2001) and A Mighty Wind in 2003.
Courtney Thorne-Smith (1968): Actress who rose to fame starring as Alison Parker on the wickedly intriguing evening drama “Melrose Place” (1992-97). Thorne-Smith began acting while she was in high school, and after going out on numerous casting calls, landed a part in the feature film Lucas (1986). Looking to find her niche on the small screen, Thorne-Smith appeared on the short-lived shows “Day by Day” and “Fast Times,” before moving into “Melrose Place.” Thorne-Smith’s character endured countless bad relationships, struggled with alcoholism and dealt with her memories of child abuse throughout Smith's run on the show. Smith left “Melrose Place” after five seasons to star as Ally’s nemesis, Georgia, on the hit series “Ally McBeal.” Thorne-Smith currently stars as Cheryl on the TV series "According to Jim."
Mary Hart (1951): Anchor of “Entertainment Tonight” who has been an integral part of the number one rated news magazine for 19 years. Hart began her career as an English teacher in Iowa, and when she was not in the classroom, she was hosting a local cable show. After moving to Oklahoma City in 1976, Hart joined the news program “PM Magazine.” The NBC network hired Hart in 1981, and she was soon paired with Regis Philbin on his self-titled daytime talk show. After the show was cancelled in 1982, Hart began working on the celebrity series “Entertainment Tonight.” When Hart is not reporting on the latest dish in Hollywood, she devotes her time to charitable causes including the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network.
Katharine Hepburn (1907): Academy award-winning actress who took home the coveted Oscar a record four times throughout her career for Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968) and On Golden Pond in 1981. After appearing in numerous Broadway productions, Hepburn secured her first role on the silver screen, opposite John Barrymore, in A Bill of Divorcement. Even though she was starring with such revered leading men as Carey Grant, Jimmy Stewart and her beloved Spencer Tracy, Hepburn held her own on the big screen, exuding an air of confidence and grace that has not since been duplicated. Some of Hepburn’s most memorable performances can be seen in Little Women (1933), Bringing Up Baby (1938), The Philadelphia Story (1940), The Rainmaker (1956), The Glass Menagerie (1973) and Love Affair (1994). In 1990, Hepburn was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kennedy Center Honors. Hepburn died in June, 2003.
Tara Reid (1975): Actress who was one of the stars of the coming-of-age sleeper hit, American Pie. Reid first appeared on the Hollywood scene at the age of six, when she was a contestant on the children’s game show “Child’s Play.” From there, she attended New York’s Professional Children’s School with future stars Macaulay Culkin and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Reid enjoyed recurring roles on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives” and the sitcom “Saved By the Bell: the New Class,” before appearing on the silver screen in Girl and The Big Lebowski in 1998. Her acclaimed performances lead to roles in Body Shots (1999), American Pie (1999), Dr. T and the Women (2000), Josie and the Pussycats (2001) and My Boss's Daughter in 2003.
Parker Posey (1968): "Indie Queen" who was the darling of the critics at 1997 Sundance Film Festival for her performance in The House of Yes. Posey studied acting at SUNY Purchase and landed her first starring role on the daytime drama “As the World Turns.” After segueing to the big screen in Joey Breaker (1993), Posey appeared in Coneheads and Dazed and Confused in 1993. While she has starred in mainstream films, Posey has garnered critical acclaim for her performances in the independent films Sleep With Me (1994), Party Girl (1995), Basquiat (1996), Best in Show (2001), The Anniversary Party (2001) and A Mighty Wind in 2003.
Courtney Thorne-Smith (1968): Actress who rose to fame starring as Alison Parker on the wickedly intriguing evening drama “Melrose Place” (1992-97). Thorne-Smith began acting while she was in high school, and after going out on numerous casting calls, landed a part in the feature film Lucas (1986). Looking to find her niche on the small screen, Thorne-Smith appeared on the short-lived shows “Day by Day” and “Fast Times,” before moving into “Melrose Place.” Thorne-Smith’s character endured countless bad relationships, struggled with alcoholism and dealt with her memories of child abuse throughout Smith's run on the show. Smith left “Melrose Place” after five seasons to star as Ally’s nemesis, Georgia, on the hit series “Ally McBeal.” Thorne-Smith currently stars as Cheryl on the TV series "According to Jim."
Mary Hart (1951): Anchor of “Entertainment Tonight” who has been an integral part of the number one rated news magazine for 19 years. Hart began her career as an English teacher in Iowa, and when she was not in the classroom, she was hosting a local cable show. After moving to Oklahoma City in 1976, Hart joined the news program “PM Magazine.” The NBC network hired Hart in 1981, and she was soon paired with Regis Philbin on his self-titled daytime talk show. After the show was cancelled in 1982, Hart began working on the celebrity series “Entertainment Tonight.” When Hart is not reporting on the latest dish in Hollywood, she devotes her time to charitable causes including the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network.
Katharine Hepburn (1907): Academy award-winning actress who took home the coveted Oscar a record four times throughout her career for Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968) and On Golden Pond in 1981. After appearing in numerous Broadway productions, Hepburn secured her first role on the silver screen, opposite John Barrymore, in A Bill of Divorcement. Even though she was starring with such revered leading men as Carey Grant, Jimmy Stewart and her beloved Spencer Tracy, Hepburn held her own on the big screen, exuding an air of confidence and grace that has not since been duplicated. Some of Hepburn’s most memorable performances can be seen in Little Women (1933), Bringing Up Baby (1938), The Philadelphia Story (1940), The Rainmaker (1956), The Glass Menagerie (1973) and Love Affair (1994). In 1990, Hepburn was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kennedy Center Honors. Hepburn died in June, 2003.