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STARS/CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR
FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
THEY ARE FAMOUS, BUT,
THEY ARE NOT BETTER THAN YOU!
There are 4 kinds of
stars-entertainers in the world: 1-The talented; 2-The talented and the
lucky; 3- The lucky; 4- The lucky and the boring. All, except the
"unlucky" make money. Big time money. Millions and millions. Sometimes,
the most boring ones are the luckiest and among the wealthiest. And this
tragic reality has nothing to do with talent or lack of it. Many extremely
talented artists will never see their names in light. They don't lack
creativity or talent. They lack luck, a good agent, an effective
publicist, a shrewd manager, good contacts, business and promotion
strategy, and above all, they desperately need an "OPPORTUNITY", or a
break. Results: They will remain for ever "talented struggling artists."
Almost 89% of us believe that fame is a sign of success. And success is a
fat bank account and public recognition. Name recognition, that is! And
this is a catastrophe. This is a bleeding, bloody awful way to recognize
talents. How many of you ever heard of Evangelos Petraki? None! I am
absolutely sure, for Evangelos has never left Crete. He is a peasant,
illiterate, poor, he pinches women in the derriere, constantly drinks
Ouzo, dances the Sirtaki and...here is la piece de resistance:
Probably, he is the best Bouzouki player in the world! But, Evangelos has
no CDs, no agent in New York or California, he has never been written-up
in the papers, he has never been interviewed by Joan Rivers or walked on a
red carpet. But he is still the best damned Bouzouki player in the world.
Nobody knows about him except his neighbors, the small village priest and
a couple of bill collectors who are constantly chasing him. To all the
glitters of the world, to all the marbles, to all the big stars shining on
Broadway, to all the entertainment arrogant and heartless writers and
critics and to all the makers and bakers, Evangelos and myself have five
words to say: "We don't give a damn!". But, how many artists can afford to
say this? Probably none. For,bills must be paid, a roof over your head is
an utmost necessity and surviving is a priority.
So what would you say about
my friend Evangelos?
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A failure or a third rate
musician because he is unknown or simply an outstanding musician without
luck? Would you consider him "nobody" because he is not a celebrity?
Some would, especially
those who book a show and those who invest in it. But, one thing is almost
certain about Evangelos: He is not boring! So, for God's sake, do not tell
me if this or that singer or this or that cabaret performer is not as
famous as Britney Spears or Anna Nicole Smith, this super talented and
obscure artist is "nobody" and not worthy of being invested in! Or writing
about!!
LAKY LUCK WILL KNOCK
ON YOUR DOOR!
Adnan Kachukji, the Arab
billionaire was driving very slowly his Silver Shadow Rolls Royce, in
Southern of France. He stopped his car for a few minutes. Walked out of
the Rolls to have a glance at the breathtaking beauty of the French
countryside. Four men, badly dressed, strange looking with long black hair
passed by him and singing an unknown Basque tune (Half French-Half
Spanish). And one of them was playing the guitar like crazy! They caught
the attention of the Arab wizard. He approached them and asked them is
they were professional entertainers. "Mais Oui, Bien Sur, of course" said
one them. Kachukji asked the tallest of them :"Do you sing somewhere? ",
and the gypsy replied "Not quite often. We need a job, a gig, anything."
Those 4 gypsies were starving. They tried everything. They had remarkable
talents as singers and guitarists, but could not make it. Kachukji saw the
potentials in those 4 kids. He knew, investing in them could turn into a
gold mine. Even though, they were completely and totally unknown, Kachukji
took them under his wings, brought them to Paris, rented an apartment for
them, gave them an advance and "start working on them". He called some
big shots, some big time stage producers in Paris and Madrid and asked
them to begin working on an unparallel stage production
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extravaganza for those
kids. Against all the advice and recommendations he received from records
producers, studios owners, stage managers and his own financial advisor,
NOT to invest a penny in those filthy gypsies, Kachukji, went ahead with
his show production backed by an aggressive global marketing and public
relation campaign. Did you guess who those gypsies were? Those unknown,
hungry and filthy gypsies? Guess again! They were, they still are -today-
the same talented gypsies who played so well the guitar and sang
formidable Spanish Fast Tempo Flamenco! They are the GYPSY KING! Nothing
has changed with them or for them, except fame and fortune. They still
play and sing the same way, they sang and played, before they became
famous. Now, the whole world knows who they are. Now, they are the best of
the best in their genre. They are living legends to billions of people
around the world. They have name recognition. And they are highly
respected, even adored by millions of fans. WHY? Because they are talented
and KNOWN! Because, they are "CELEBRITY". They are famous! While
unknown, nobody noticed them, despite their great talent. Lesson one: You
need to be discovered. Lesson two: Be patient and wait as long as it
takes. Lesson three: Never give up. Lesson four: Make noise! Talent
without noise is a mute and a deaf talent.
ABOUT THIS ARTICLE:
It is a very long article.
I did not say, a wonderful piece, just extensive. With the help of many
contributors, writers, input from artists' agents, publicists, PR firms,
venues, artistic managers, information and biographies directly obtained
from artists and stars, my personal interviews with many of them,
archives, news, reports, articles and data from various sites such as
WACJ, a-y celebrities, all celebrities network, and of course gossips
queens and writers, I was able to complete this extensive coverage. I
tried to remain as objective as possible. One final major note: Just one
day before this article was en route to print, I decided to "delete" the
section on the most boring stars, for hurting people or ridiculing them is
against my nature.
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FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.116
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST
TALENTED
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
ANGELINA
JOLIE
Name: Angelina Jolie.
Birth Name: Angelina Jolie Voight. Height: 5.'7". Nationality:
American. Birth Date: June 4, 1975. Birth Place: Los Angeles,
California, USA. Occupation: Actress, model. Education: Lee
Strasberg Theater Institute (enrolled at age 11), New York University (majored
in Film; attended night classes, 1997). Husband/Wife: Billy Bob
Thornton (actor, director; played together in Pushing Tin; married in Las
Vegas on May 5, 2000), Jonny Lee Miller (actor; played together in Hackers;
married on March 28, 1996; separated on October 1, 1997; filed for divorce on
February 3, 1999). Relationship: Timothy Hutton (actor; dated
1998-1999). Father: John Voight (actor; married on December 12, 1971;
separated in 1976; divorced in 1978). Mother: Marcheline Bertrand
(former actress; born in 1950). Brother: James Haven Voight (director;
born on May 11, 1973). Uncle: Chip Taylor (a.k.a. James Wesley Voight;
musician). Son: Maddox (adopted). Agent: C/O William Morris
Agency, 151 El Camino Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA .
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.117
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST
TALENTED
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
ANGELINA JOLIE
BIOGRAPHY SYNOPSIS:
Angelina Jolie was born to actors Jon Voight
and Marcheline Bertrand (the couple divorced shortly thereafter) and began
her own acting career at age 5 alongside her Oscar-winning father in Lookin’
to Get Out (1980). The talented youngster enrolled in the Lee Strasberg
Theater Institute at age 11, and continued her career into her teens with
professional modeling and music video shoots. Already well-trained for the
stage and screen, she followed up the Strasberg education with film studies
at New York University and the Met Theatre Group in Los Angeles. She debuted
on stage in Room Service during that time, and was directed by her brother,
James Haven, in five student movies. The still teenaged Jolie spent the
next few years getting good reviews in good films of various quality. She
shone in Cyborg II: Glass Shadows (1993), Hackers (1995), Foxfire (1996),
Love Is All There Is (1996), Without Evidence (1995), Mojave Moon (1996),
Playing God (1997), George Wallace (TV - 1997 - for a Golden Globe win and
an Emmy nomination), True Women (TV - 1997), Playing by Heart (1998 - for a
National Board of Review Breakthrough Performance award), and Gia (TV - 1998
- for another Golden Globe, a Golden Satellite, a Screen Actors Guild award,
and a second Emmy nomination). That year she married fellow actor, Jonny Lee
Miller, and added unpredictability to her growing fame with her reported
wedding outfit -- black rubber pants and Miller’s name in blood on the co-ordinating
white shirt. The couple divorced a year later. Jolie just recently married
Billy Bob Thornton and sports his name on her person in tattoo ink. 1999
brought Pushing Tin (1999), Hell’s Kitchen (1999), The Bone Collector (1999)
and the much lauded Girl, Interrupted (1999 - for a Golden Globe, a Screen
Actors’ Guild award, a ShoWest award, and the big one: an Oscar for Best
Supporting Actress). The Oscar ceremony brought further notoriety to Jolie.
Critics sneered at her gothic get-up and her gushing adoration for Haven --
when folks can’t fault your performances, they’ll get you for brotherly
love. Upcoming for the actor are the films Dancing In The Dark, Gone In 60
Seconds, Tomb Raider and Along Came A Spider. She will assuredly be busy for
quite some time. At age 24, with the entertainment industry’s top awards on
her mantel and stellar talent to spare, Jolie is a Hollywood legend in the
making.
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.118CELEBRITIES OF THE
YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST TALENTED
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
ANGELINA JOLIE
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.119
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST
TALENTED
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
ANNA KOURNIKOVA
Name: Anna Kournikova.
Height: 5'.8''. Nationality: Russian. Birth Date: June 7,
1981. Birth Place: Moscow, Russia Occupation: Tennis player.
Education: Russian high school (graduated in 1997), Physical Culture
Russian University (started in September 1997). Relationship: Pavel
Bure. Father: Sergei Kournikov. Mother: Alla Kournikova.
Claim to fame: IMG Agents found she was playing in the Kremlin Cup in
Moscow at age of 9. Awards: In the Australian Open in 1999 she won her
first Grand Slam Title for doubles with her friend Martina Hingis.
Agent: Anna
Kournikova C/O International Management Group, One Erieview Plaza, Suit 1300,
Cleveland, Ohio 44114, USA.
BIOGRAPHY SYNOPSIS: Anna
Kournikova was born June 7th 1981 in Moscow. Her parents names are Allah and
Sergei. She received her first tennis racquet at 5 years old when her parents
sold their tv to buy her for Christmas. She played in a club near her place
until age 11. After, she moved to Bradenton, Florida (USA) to train with Nick
Bollitierri. At 14, she represented Russia in a Fed cup match and became the
youngest player ever to win a fed cup match. She won her first professional
title in 1999 at Midland, Michigan, an ITF tournament. She was 5th in
Illinois the same year and won her 2nd career ITF tournament. Kournikova made
her WTA debut at 15 years old at the US Open where she finally lost against #1
player Steffi Graf. She also made it to the double quarter finals that same
tournament. More recently, she won the rookie of the year award in 1996. In
1997, she improved very much to even make it to the semis in Wimbledon. She
lost to world number one Martina Hingis at the French Open and at Wimbledon.
This year, she made her first career WTA final in Key Biscane against Venus
Williams in a tough 3 set match. She also won her first doubles title with
Monica Seles in Tokyo. Kournikova is still very young and she seems to have a
great future ahead. Her best WTA ranking is 10th reached a few months ago...
Kournikova won her first grand slam title this year (1999) with Martina Hingis
in doubles at the Australian Open. Since then, they have played regularly
together and have rapidly became one of the best pairs actually...Anna
finished #1 in doubles for the 1999 season, quite a good performance
considering she didn't compete in Wimbledon or in the US Open...Anna now
resides in Miami with her mom and is ready to give all she has to enter the
top 5. As I am speaking, Anna no longer has a coach and is trained by her mom.
Also, in 1999, she made an important move going from IMG to Octogon for her
agency. Some speculate that she might had been jealous of all the sponsorship
deals Martina Hingis was getting from IMG and she wasn't getting. At Octogon,
she is very well treated and her agent there is no one else than the big boss,
Phil de Picciotto.
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.120
Fahrenheit
La Magie
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.121
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST
INTERESTING
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
ALYSSA MILANO
Birth Name: Alyssa Jayne
Milano. Birthdate: December 19, 1972. Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY.
Occupations: Actor, Musician. Claim to Fame: Rambunctious
daughter Samantha Micelli on TV's Who's the Boss? Significant Other (s):
Brian Krause, actor; started dating 2001; work on Charmed together.
Husband: Cinjun Tate (aka Cinjun Augustus Tate), musician, lead singer of
rock band Remy Zero; together since 1998; married New Year's Day 1999;
divorced November 1999. Fiancé: Scott Wolf, actor; met June 1992;
engaged October 24, 1993; broke up in 1994. Father: Thomas M. Milano,
music editor; born in 1947; married Milano's mother in 1968. Mother:
Lin Milano, fashion designer, personal manager; born in 1948. Brother:
Cory Milano; born in 1982. Education: Bel Air Preparatory School, Los
Angeles, California. Factoids: Her first role: Annie on Broadway, She
has five tattoos: a fairy on her hip; rosary beads on her back, a sacred heart
on her behind, an angel on one ankle and a garland on the other, Has recorded
five albums in Japan. Quote: "We're on a much different place than when
I was on television. People on series are now given a lot more opportunities,
sometimes more than film actors." --Daily News, October 19, 1995. Agent:
Alyssa Milano P.O. Box 3684, Hollywood CA 90078
Biography Synopsis: At
home on stage, big and (especially) small screen, Alyssa Milano grew up in the
public eye, but when it got just a little too public, she stopped
pornographers in their tracks. Milano’s professional acting debut came at the
age of eight, when she spent a year on tour with the Broadway hit, Annie
(1980). She moved to roles in off-Broadway productions of Jane Eyre, Tender
Offer, All Night Long and Warning Signals. It was in 1984 that she made her
movie debut, in Old Enough, and her breakthrough television debut, playing
Samantha in Who’s The Boss? for an eight-year run. During those years she was
cast in the movies Commando (1995), The Canterville Ghost (TV - 1986), Driving
School (TV - 1988), Dance ‘Til Dawn (TV - 1988), Speed Zone! (1989), Where The
Day Takes You (1992), and Little Sister (1992). During ‘88 and ‘89 she tried
her hand at self-titled music and self improvement videos for her teen peers
with Alyssa Milano’s Teen Steam and Alyssa Milano: Look In My Heart. The
now-veteran actor moved on to steady movie work with 1993's The Webbers,
Double Dragon, Conflict of Interest, Confessions of a Sorority Girl (TV),
Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (TV), Candles In The Dark
(TV), and 1994's spooky Embrace Of The Vampire. In 1995 she took on roles in
The Surrogate (TV), Poison Ivy II: Lily, and Deadly Sins; and, in 1996, Public
Enemies, Jimmy Zip, Fear, Glory Daze, and To Brave Alaska. In 1997, Milano was
cast in another career-boosting TV series role as a way cool, sexy
trouble-maker in Melrose Place, and continued her film career with Body Count
and Hugo Pool. In 1998, it was back to Alaska with the TV drama Goldrush: A
Real Life Alaskan Adventure, and then on to the dizzying success of the TV
series, Charmed. That program, which follows the adventures of a trio of
crime-fighting witch sisters, has the distinction (despite critics decrying
“bad dialogue and laughable special effects”) of being the “most-watched
Warner Bros. premiere ever.” Meanwhile, off camera, that year Milano
successfully sued several Webmasters who had been posting her nude image
illegally, and she used the proceeds to launch her own porn-free Internet
enterprise. In 1999, Milano married, then divorced (11 months later), singer
Cinjin August Tate. On camera, she was cast in Blink -182: The Urethra
Chronicles and was, as well, the “star” of several provocative Candie’s
fragrance ads, while becoming even more popular as the “wackiest wiccan” on
Charmed. Upcoming for the actor in 2000 is the moo-vie, Buying The Cow and at
least another season of Charmed. With her stunning beauty and admirable
ambition, Milano is sure to enjoy a “charmed” future.
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.122CELEBRITIES OF THE
YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST INTERESTING
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
ALYSSA MILANO
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.123
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST
INTERESTING
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
BROOKE BURKE
Name: Brooke Burke.
Nationality: American. Birth Date: September 8, 1971. Birth
Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Occupation: Actress, model.
Education: UCLA (majored in Journalism). Relationship: Garth Fisher
(plastic surgeon; engaged in 2001). Daughter: Neriah (born in March
2000) Facts: She has guided tours from the Australian outback to the
Mayan Riviera, and from the endangered Bamboo forests of Bali to the
hyperthyroid nightlife of the world's most exotic party capitals. Quotes:
- Wild On is the stuff of fantasy, and it's allowed me a list full of 'once in
a lifetimes'. - I've have the greatest job on earth.- I never intended to make
the cross-over from modeling to hosting, let alone into acting or writing, but
when an incredible opportunity comes along, I'm all for it.
Biography Synopsis: The
beautiful and sensuous Brooke Burke is recognized worldwide as the hottest
tour guide and adrenaline junkie on E!'s popular travel series, "Wild On,"
seen in 120 countries and in more than 400 million homes. Having now completed
her "Wild On" assignment, Brooke has segued to hosting E!'s popular new pop
culture countdown series, "Rank." The show rates everything in entertainment,
from Hollywood's sexiest stars to the best date movies and continues to expose
Brooke to an adoring audience! During her three-year stint as host of "Wild
On," Brooke redefined the term exotic location. She has guided tours from the
Australian outback to the Mayan Riviera, and from the endangered Bamboo
forests of Bali to the hyperthyroid nightlife of the world's most exotic party
capitals. From grasping the fin of a wild shark in Belize to flying a Russian
MIG 17 at negative g's, this is the wild child who has done it all. Born with
a thirst to explore, Brooke experiences each country as a culture, not as a
tourist. She's taken by the people and the environment and absorbs it all.
During her extensive travels and ten years of swimwear advertising experience,
Brooke has spanned the globe in search of hot, hip, sexy styles for swimwear.
Now, her travels have inspired a collection of internationally flavored
beachwear called "Barely Brooke," manufactured in Italy. Studio Italia
designer Christina Andrade Brenner and Brooke have imaged and developed a look
for their collection to mirror the essence and sensuality of Brooke's travels,
through Italian quality, image, prestige and sex appeal. Barely Brooke is a
mix of hot, simple, earthy looks, combined with island-inspired fabrics to
create the best imagery of style from around the world.
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.124
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE MOST
BORING TO THE MOST INTERESTING
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
BROOKE BURKE
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.125
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE
MOST BORING TO THE MOST INTERESTING
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
BROOKE BURKE
The
fun, young and sexy collection, which offers sexy bikinis, one-piece suits,
matching pants, hip cover-ups and tops, is currently being photographed for
Sports Illustrated's upcoming swimsuit issue and will be available in better
department stores and specialty boutiques in early 2003. In addition,
Victoria's Secret will be offering one of the Barely Brooke collections in
their ever-popular catalogue. Brooke most recently returned from Belize,
where she was photographed for her 2003 calendar, which features her Barely
Brooke swimwear designs. The calendar is now available in retail stores. In
addition, E! will air a special on the making of the calendar in October,
and a DVD version containing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the
shoot will soon be available in stores and at
www.BrookeBurke.com.
Raised
in Tucson, Arizona, Brooke developed an affinity for the desert as a child
and never envisioned herself as a Hollywood personality or television star.
"When I was young, I wanted to do something innocuous, like become a drummer
in a rock and roll band," says Burke, whose French, Irish and Portuguese
descent make up her stunningly exotic visage. Brooke was discovered by a
local Arizona modeling agency, after which she won an acting scholarship,
and soon moved to Los Angeles where she began her studies in broadcast
journalism at UCLA. While there, she signed contracts with several
prestigious modeling agencies that ultimately led to dozens of magazine
covers, billboards, swimsuit editorials, catalogues and posters. She has
also appeared in many popular television commercials. Despite her hectic
schedule, Brooke has found the perfect balance between motherhood, marriage
and career. Nothing is more rewarding than the quality time she spends at
home with her husband, Dr. Garth Fisher, and their young daughters Neriah
and Sierra Sky. Brooke enjoys doing pilates, taking long walks along
mountain trails or secluded beaches, preparing gourmet holiday meals for her
family and friends, and catching movies and plays. She regularly volunteers
with many charitable organizations including Athletes & Entertainers for
Kids and the Entertainment Industry Foundation. A portion of the proceeds
from her website sales are donated to the charities of her choice. We can be
certain that whatever undertaking is in the future for this remarkable
woman, it will be awe-inspiring. "I never intended to make the cross-over
from modeling to hosting, let alone into acting or writing, but when an
incredible opportunity comes along, I'm all for it," she concludes. And the
sky's the limit for this gorgeous and talented ingénue for whom film,
television and entertainment portals continue to open.
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE.
P.126CELEBRITIES OF THE
YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST INTERESTING
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
BROOKE BURKE
FANCY LIVING MAGAZINE. P.127
CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST
TALENTED
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
BROOKE SHIELDS
Name: Brooke Shields.
Birth Name: Christa Brooke Shields. Height: 6'. Nationality:
American. Date: May 31, 1965. Birth Place: New York
Occupation: Actress, model. Education: Princeton University,
Princeton, New Jersey. Husband: Chris Henchy (TV writer; engaged
mid-July 2000; married in April 2001on Catalina Island), Andre Agassi (tennis
player; married on April 19, 1997; divorced in April 1999). Relationship:
Prince Albert of Monaco, Woody Harrelson (actor), Dean Cain (actor), Michael
Jackson (singer), Liam Neeson (actor), John Travolta (actor). Father:
Frank Shields (Revlon executive). Mother: Teri Shields (Personal
manager; Formerly a model). Half Sister: Marina Shields (older).
Grand Father: Francis X. Shields (Former professional tennis player).
Claim to fame: as Emmeline in the Blue Lagoon (1978). Awards:
People's Choice Award for Favorite Young Performer in a row, from 1981 to
1984. Agent:
William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino, Beverly Hills, Ca 90212, USA .
BIOGRAPHY SYNOPSIS:
Brooke Shields has worn many labels -- and not just those designer tags. She,
at age 11 months, was the Most Beautiful Baby in America for Ivory Snow soap
advertisements. By 12, she was a Top Model. At 14 she was a Promising Actress.
Last year she was one of Playboy Magazine’s 100 Sexiest Stars of the Century
(she was number 49). She’s up for a Worst Actress of the Century Razzie this
year, but she’s a People’s Choice winner. Oh yes, and she’s a Princeton
University grad, with a B.A. in French Literature. Shields made her film
debut, after years of modeling, at the age of 12 with Alice Sweet Alice. She
went on to King of the Gypsies (1978), “the best acting of her career” with
Pretty Baby (1978), Wanda Nevada (1979), and stardom with The Blue Lagoon
(1980). While Shields is not considered a natural actor, but she has
“something” -- it’s more than just a pretty face that keep the roles coming
her way non-stop. She was cast in Endless Love (1981), The Doctors (TV - 1982
-- her first TV role had been in The Prince of Central Park - 1977), Wet Gold
(TV - 1984), Muppet movies (1984 and 1985), Brenda Starr (1986), Quantum Leap
(TV - 1989), Tales From The Crypt (TV - 1989), Backstreet Dreams (1990), The
Diamond Trap (TV - 1992), An American Love (1992), I Can Make You Love Me: The
Stalking of Laura Black (TV - 1993 -- Shields has been dealing with her own
frightening stalker since a teen), Freaked (1993), The Seventh Floor (1994),
Running Wild (1994), Nothing Lasts Forever (1995), Freeway (1996), Friends (TV
- 1996), The Almost Perfect Bank Robbery (TV - 1996), Scratch the Surface
(1997), The Larry Sanders Show (1997), The Misadventures of Margaret (1998),
Sahara (1998), Speed Zone (1998), and The Bachelor (1999).
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YEAR: FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST TALENTED
MOST TALENTED AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES
BROOKE SHIELDS
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Those last
few years of work, including many appearances as presenter and host of
various events, were completed while Shields was starring in her own
successful television sitcom, Suddenly Susan (1996). All that doesn’t leave
much time for “real” life but the odd thing did crop up in the news.
Off-camera Shields married tennis star Andre Agassi in 1997, divorcing him
in 1999. She successfully sued a British tabloid for libel in 1998, and
tactfully handled the death by suicide of Susan co-star, David Strickland,
in 1999. Shields is author of two books, The Brooke Book and On Your Own.
She has even taken to the stage, in a Broadway revival of Grease. Coming up
for the performer are the independent films After Sex and Black and White.
She’s doing just fine, it seems, for a Worst Actress. So she’s not the most
natural of actors. Some of the “somethings” she does have are charisma,
highly photogenic beauty and driving ambition. It’s all working very well.
Continues on the next page.
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