Before she was Lady Gaga she was Stefani Germanotta. She played piano since a young age and participated in theater in high school. Her mother encouraged her to apply to musical theater program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. She was 1 of 20 students to gain early admission and began her studies at age 17. However, she dropped out to pursue a musical career. After performing with a band, and being dropped from Def Jam Records. Singer-producer, Akon, was able to get her a joint deal with his label, Kon Live, and Interscope Geffen A&M. She has since released 6 studio albums.
When Beyoncé was 8 years-old, she and childhood friend, Kelly Rowland, tried out and were selected for an all-girls singing group. The original group called “Girl’s Tyme” didn’t see much success until 1996, when the group changed to “Destiny’s Child.” The group sold millions of records, but eventually spilt. Beyoncé started a solo career and has had multiple albums gone platinum. She has also dabbled in acting, appearing in movies such as “Dreamgirls” and “Obsessed.” Today, she is married to Jay-Z, and the two are considered one of the most influential and powerful couples in the music industry.
Brazilian Supermodel, got her first big break in 1997, after she was selected to walk in an Alexander McQueen fashion show in London. She was chosen not only for her looks but for her ability to walk in towering high heels on a very slippery run. Her success only continued and by 2000 she was selected to be a Victoria Secret Angel. A position which she held until 2007. She has since landed multiple modeling campaigns and has been the face for Versace, Givenchy and Chanel. She is now married to Super Bowl Winning Quarterback, Tom Brady.
Naomie Harris began her acting career in the late 80s, appearing in the TV show “Simon and the Witch.” In the 90s, she continued her stint on TV, with recurring roles in Runaway Bay and The Tomorrow People. However, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that she made her jump to movies. However, her success in Hollywood since then hasn’t stopped. She has appeared in movies such as 28 Days Later…, Skyfall, and Pirates of the Caribbean films. Her most recent role of Paula, in Moonlight, earned her an Oscar nomination.
Janelle Monáe was born in 1985, so she was truly a 90s child. Since a young age, she dreamed of becoming a singer and a performer. She eventually moved to New York City and study drama at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. After moving to Atlanta, she met OutKast’s Big Boi, who helped her launch her singing career. Big Boi told P. Diddy to look at Janelle, and instantly feel in love with her work. She signed to Bad Boy in 2006. She has released 4 albums and also has made the jump to acting. She most recently appeared in the Oscar-winning film Moonlight.
