Jones never actually appeared on-screen. At the time he recorded the vocal tracks, Jones saw his role in Star Wars as minor at best. At his own request, he was not credited in the first two movies, A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. He considered his role parallel to that of the voice actor Mercedes McCambridge, who recorded the voice of the devil in The Exorcist. In the credits, Mercedes was simply listed as part of the special effects team.

Early Life and Martial Arts Career Li Lianjie, better known by his stage name Jet Li, was born on April 26, 1963, in Beijing, China. He is the youngest of four children in the family, two boys and two girls. His father passed away when he was two years old, and the family subsequently struggled and lived in poverty. While attending a summer course at school when he was eight years old, Jet’s talent for Wushu was noticed.

Personal Wealth and Salary Joel Osteen’s book sales, radio show, public speaking fees, and church collection reportedly generate more than $90 million per year in total revenue. When asked about this exceptional income, Joel claims an individual should not feel guilt for possessing lots of material wealth. He instead believes that one needs to simply thank and praise God for the acquired wealth. He claims to take no salary from the church and that he relies on book sales for his income.

Early Life and Education Josie Davis was born on January 16, 1973 in Los Angeles, California. When she was only three years old, she began appearing in commercials on television. She went on to study acting with renowned acting teacher Paul E. Richards, who had served as Lee Strasberg’s right-hand man at the Actors Studio in the 1950s. Television Career Davis had her career breakthrough with her very first television role, as the bookish Sarah Powell on the sitcom “Charles in Charge.

Transitioning from modeling, Ireland ventured into acting, appearing in several films and television shows. However, her most significant career shift came when she founded “kathy ireland Worldwide” (kiWW) in 1993, initially selling socks at Kmart. Today she is the richest super model in the world and one of the richest celebrities on the planet. Ireland’s business acumen transformed kiWW into a global brand, expanding into home furnishings, clothing, jewelry, and various other products.

Kelis left her parents’ home at the age of sixteen, and four years later, she landed a deal with Virgin Records. In mid-1998, she had already started to record her debut album, “Kaleidoscope,” which was completed and released within a year. The album spawned a few sizable hits, like “Caught out There,” which enjoyed enormous popularity across Europe. In 2001, Kelis released her second album, “Wanderland,” exclusively in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Kelly Clarkson became the personification of the American Dream when she won the first season of American Idol. She made the idea that you could be from anywhere and suddenly become a star something tangible that American audiences could hang on to and, more importantly, go out and buy. Her first album was a massive success, and after shifting to another record label and gaining more control of her sound, her second album went on to become the best-selling album by any “American Idol” alum.

Early Life and Career Beginnings Kimila Ann Basinger was born on December 8, 1953, in Athens, Georgia. Her mother, Ann Lee (née Cordell), was a model and actress, and her father, Donald Wade Basinger, was a loan manager and big band musician, as well as a U.S. Army Veteran. Kim has four siblings. From when she was three years old to her mid-teens, Basinger studied ballet. When she was seventeen years old, she competed in America’s Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant and was crowned Athens Junior Miss.

Early Life Lisa Rinna was born on July 11, 1963, in Newport Beach, California. At age 7, Lisa and her parents relocated to Medford, Oregon, where Rinna spent the rest of her adolescence, eventually graduating from Medford Senior High School as part of the class of 1981. After graduation, she moved to San Francisco in order to pursue a career as a model, which eventually led to roles in TV commercials.

I’m not gonna recap Bobby’s deal in this article. If you really have no idea what I’m talking about, you can read this version or this version we posted years ago that originally gave Bobby’s brilliant contract mass attention. The long and short of it is that in 2000 Bobby asked the Mets to defer a $5.9 million payment that was owed to him in exchange for receiving $1.2 million per year for 25 years starting in 2011.

Early Life Luisana Loreley Lopilato de la Torre was born on May 18, 1987 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Beatriz and Eduardo. She has an older sister named Daniela and an older brother named Darío, both of whom also became actors. Lopilato has both Spanish and Italian ancestry. Television Career Lopilato had her first television role in 1997 with a guest role in the children’s musical telenovela “Chiquititas.” The next year, she appeared in the telenovela “Mi familia es un dibujo.

Early Life Maria Menounos was born on June 8, 1978, in the Boston suburb of Medford, Massachusetts. She is the daughter of Greek immigrants Costas and Litsa Menounos. Her parents had come to the United States prior to her birth and worked as janitors at a Boston nightclub. Maria attended the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church growing up. She attended Medford High School. At age 17, Menounos produced the “Land of Merry Misfits,” an independent film fairy tale.

Early Life Melissa Roxburgh was born on December 10, 1992, in Vancouver, Canada. Her father, Cam, is a pastor, while her mother, Shelley, is a retired professional tennis player from England. Her parents moved to Vancouver from the United States and founded a church there. Roxburgh grew up with her two sisters and one brother. Her family often traveled to places in Africa, Europe, and South America. Melissa attended high school in Vancouver and then started her pursuit of acting in the city.

Before joining The Doobie Brothers, McDonald was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan. After leaving the Doobie Brothers in 1982, he launched a successful solo career with hits such as “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” and “Sweet Freedom.” Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, McDonald collaborated with numerous artists, including James Ingram, Patti LaBelle, and Kenny Loggins. He’s known for his duets, particularly “On My Own” with Patti LaBelle.

Early Life Miguel Ángel Jiménez was born Miguel Ángel Jiménez Rodríguez on January 5, 1964, in Malaga, Spain. He attended school in Malaga and began playing golf at a young age. However, he did not make it onto the European Tour until 1988. Career Jiménez improved over the first few years on the European Tour. Since 1989, he has finished inside the top 100 on the European Tour Order of Merit.

Her comedy was seen as a satire of rural Southern, or “hillbilly” culture. She partnered with gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to start a chain of chicken restaurants in the late 1960s. Pearl released several books and a handful of albums as well. She received the National Medal of Arts in 1992, and a museum dedicated to her was located just outside the Grand Ole Opry House in Opryland, USA. Minnie Pearl passed away on March 4, 1996, at 83 years old.

Financial Issues Montell Jordan has struggled with a number of financial issues over the years. In 2012, it was reported that the IRS was seeking $627,000 in back taxes. These taxes were allegedly unpaid during a period between 1999 and 2001. The IRS had previously filed a lien against Jordan for these payments back in 2004, but he neglected to pay the outstanding sum. In the face of these reports, there was widespread speculation that Montell would be forced to re-enter the music industry in order to pay his debts.

Wentz has experimented with a number of non-musical ventures over the course of his career. These ventures include acting, writing, fashion, and general entrepreneurialism. In addition, Pete is an active philanthropist who has supported UNICEF quite notably in the past. Early Life Peter Kingston Wentz III was born on June 5, 1979, in Wilmette, Illinois. Raised in the affluent Chicago suburb of Wilmette alongside two siblings, Pete comes from a distinguished American family that includes notable past politicians and generals.

Despite becoming one of the highest-earning actors of the 1980s, Moranis essentially disappeared off the face of the earth at a point when he was experiencing significant success with the “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” franchise. This was later revealed to be a personal family choice, and many of his fans respected his decision. Eventually, Rick returned with a number of additional roles, and in 2020 he announced a new entry in the “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” franchise.