Born This Week in Film #7: Ryan Gosling and Anne Hathaway
Ryan Gosling and Anne Hathaway were both born on November 12. A look at their signature films, Oscar history and other milestones in their careers.
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Beyoncé Knowles: Singer, Actress and Star of Dreamgirls
Beyoncé Knowles, born 1981 in Houston, is an American singer and actress known for Destiny’s Child, Dreamgirls (2006), Lemonade (2016) and Cowboy Carter (2024).
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Jennifer Garner: Actress, Producer and Alias’s Sydney Bristow
Jennifer Garner, born 1972 in Houston, is an American actress and producer known for Alias, 13 Going on 30 and Elektra, now starring in The Five-Star Weekend.
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Angelina Jolie: Oscar-Winning Actress, Director and Maleficent Star
Angelina Jolie, born 1975, is an American actress and filmmaker known for Girl, Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Maleficent; latest film: Couture (2026).
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Janet Jackson: Singer, Actress and Star of Control and Poetic Justice
Janet Jackson, born in 1966 in Gary, Indiana, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress known for Control, Rhythm Nation 1814 and Poetic Justice.
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Hilary Duff: Actress and Singer, Star of Lizzie McGuire and Younger
Hilary Duff, born 1987 in Houston, is an American actress and singer known for Lizzie McGuire, Younger and Cheaper by the Dozen. Her latest album came out in 2026.
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Britney Spears: Princess of Pop and Star of Crossroads
Britney Spears, born 1981, is the American pop singer behind …Baby One More Time and Toxic and the star of Crossroads (2002). Her career, credits and awards.
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Michelle Nolden: Canadian Actress of Saving Hope and The Time Traveler’s Wife
Michelle Nolden is a Canadian actress, writer and director born in 1973, known for The Time Traveler’s Wife, RED, Heartland, Saving Hope and Tell Me Lies.
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Brittany Murphy: Actress Known for Clueless, Girl, Interrupted and 8 Mile
Brittany Murphy (1977–2009) was an American actress and singer known for Clueless, Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, Uptown Girls and voicing Luanne on King of the Hill.
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Carmen Electra: Actress, Singer and Star of Baywatch and Scary Movie
Carmen Electra is an American actress, singer and TV personality, born in 1972, known for Baywatch, Scary Movie and the 2026 Scary Movie return.
