Judd is a very common name in the Hollywood film industry. She won the hearts of millions right after her first appearance in a guest role in the famous series ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation,’ in 1991. From then on, she never had a dry patch in her career!
She got the chance to act in hit films like ‘Double Jeopardy’ (1999), ‘Ruby in Paradise’ (1993), ‘Where the Heart Is’ (2000), ‘De-Lovely’ (2004), ‘High Crimes’ (2002), ‘Divergent’ (2014), ‘Bug’ (2006), ‘Dolphin Tale 2’ (2014) and many more. Her splendid performances have earned her nominations for two Emmys and two Golden Globe awards.
Tori Spelling
In 1990, Tori Spelling stepped into Hollywood with her father, Aaron Spelling’s project ‘Beverly Hills 90210’. In this hit television show, she portrayed the innocent Donna Martin with such ease that people were in awe of her acting!
To the joy of her fans, her talent is not restricted to the silver screen, but she can also hold the pen with utmost grace! In 2009, she penned an autobiography that won her great acclaim around the world. In fact, the book, at one point in time, had been a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Married to Dean McDermott, the two have five children together.
Lindsey Vonn
An exception to this list, Lindsey Vonn had amazing skiing skills from childhood. She was such a good skier that her family had moved to Colorado from Minnesota in order to give her access to the best training facilities. She made her debut in the World Cup at the young age of sixteen! She was just a baby!
Vonn’s talent knows no bounds, and she has continued to make her fans proud with each passing day. One of the most disciplined and decorated athletes, she is one of the six women to win a World Cup race in all five disciplines.
Mariska Hargitay
The daughter of Jayne Mansfield, Mariska Hargitay paved her way into the limelight with her exquisite beauty. Obviously, after she won the title of Miss Beverly Hills, USA, in 1982, opportunities to feature in music videos started to pour in. She was first seen in a video with Ronnie Milsap — ‘She Loves My Car.’
Her fame spread internationally by the mid-1990s, and she acted in shows like ‘ER’ and ‘Can’t Hurry Love.’ ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ in 1999 still stands as Hargitay’s most mention-worthy role. This role got her many Emmy nominations and won her a Golden Globe.
Nadia Comăneci
A Romanian Olympic gymnast, Comaneci created a world-breaking record in 1976 after receiving the first-ever perfect 10. At this time, she was so adept in her gymnastics that she could achieve six perfect 10s and win three gold medals. From then on, Comaneci’s name has gone down in history as the one who popularized this sport worldwide.
She moved to the United States in 1989 and became a permanent citizen afterward. Comaneci tied the knot with fellow gold medalist Bart Conner, and together, they run a gymnastics school. Her name still goes before her even though she is still very much in shape.