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2 Sep, 2014

Jay Cutler

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Jay Cutler is an American football quarterback born in 1983 in Santa Claus, Indiana. Culter plays for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. In 2006, he was drafted in the first round the NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Cutler played college football at Vanderbilt University. Awards he won in his college career include All-American honors, first-team All-SEC, and SEC Offensive Player of the Year. In 2008, he made the NFL Pro Bowl and led the American Football Conference (AFC )in passing yards. Cutler is married to actress Kristin Cavallari and has two children.

Jay Baruchel

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Jay Baruchel is a Canadian actor and comedian born in 1982 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is known for his appearances in films such as Tropic Thunder, Knocked Up, Million Dollar Baby, The Trotsky, How to Train Your Dragon, and This Is the End. Television shows he has appeared in include My Hometown, DreamWorks Dragons, and Undeclared. Baruchel was formerly engaged to actress Alison Pill.

Jawed Karim

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Jawed Karim is a German internet businessman born in 1979 in Merseburg, East Germany. Karim is one of the founders of YouTube and he also helped design Paypal’s real-time anti-fraud components. He moved to the United States in 1999 and eventually graduated from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He created a venture fund known as Younivesity Ventures in 2008. The purpose of the fund is to help people create and fund their business. In 2014, Karim’s net worth was listed as $140 million.

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Javier Bardem

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Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor born in 1969 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He has earned acclaim for his roles in movies such as No Country for Old Men, Skyfall, Boca a boca, Los Lunes al sol, Mar adentro, Carne tremula, and Jamon, jamon. Honors he has earned include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Screen Actors Guild Award, two European Film Awards, and five Goya Awards. Bardem is married to actress Penelope Cruz and has two children.

Jasper Redd

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Jasper Redd is an American comedian born in 1979 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He became popular for his polyrhythmic comedy routines. During his career, he has performed on shows such as Lopez Tonight, The Arsenio Hall Show, Def Comedy Jam, Tosh.0, Jordan, Jesse, Go!, and Last Call with Carson Daly. He also appeared in the movie National Lampoon’s Totally Baked: A Potumentary.

Jason Sudeikis

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Jason Sudeikis is an American actor and comedian born in 1975 in Fairfax, Virginia. Sudeikis rose to fame as an improv comic. He became a sketch writer for Saturday Night Live in 2003 and later was a member of the cast. Other television shows Sudeikis has appeared in include The Cleveland Show, 30 Rock, and Eastbound & Down. He has also been featured in movies such as We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses, Epic, and Hall Pass. Suedikis is engaged to actress Olivia Wilde and has one child.

Jason Mraz

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Jason Mraz is an American singer and songwriter born in 1977 in Mechanicsville, Virginia. He has released albums such as Waiting for My Rocket to Come, Mr. A-Z, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things, Love is a Four Letter Word, and Yes!. Mraz’s hit singles include The Remedy, Geek in the Pink, Wordplay, and I’m Yours. His accolades include two Grammy Awards, a People’s Choice Award, two Teen Choice Awards, and the Hal David Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. He is married to actress Sheridan Edley.

Jason Motte

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Jason Motte is an American professional baseball player born in 1982 in Port Huron, Michigan. Motte is a relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted as a catcher in 2003 and became a pitcher in 2006. Motte helped the Cardinals win the 2011 World Series by saving five games in the playoffs. During the 2012 season, he led the National League in saves with 42. He is married to Caitlin Motte.

Jason Derulo

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Jason Derulo is an American singer and songwriter born in 1989 in Miami, Florida. Derulo has released the albums Jason Derulo, Future History, Tattoos, and Talk Dirty. Derulo’s biggest hit singles include Wiggie, Ridin’ Solo, In My Head, Whatcha Say, and The Other Side. He has also written or produced songs for Diddy, Birdman, and Lil Wayne. He has won three Teen Choice Awards and two BMI Pop Awards in his career.

Jason Collins

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Jason Collins is an American professional basketball player born in 1978 in Northridge, California. His position is center and he plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Collins played collegiate basketball for Stanford University and made the All-American team in 2001. In 2013, Collins became the first openly gay active athlete in the four major North American professional sports leagues. Time Magazine named him on its 100 Most Influential People in the World list in 2014.

Jason Biggs

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Jason Biggs is an American actor born in 1978 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. He gained popularity for his portrayal of Jim Levenstein in the American Pie movie franchise. Biggs has also been featured in films such as Loser, Camp Stories, Saving Silverman, Guy X, Wedding Daze, and Over Her Dead Body. He won a Young Hollywood Award for Best Ensemble in 2000 as well as a MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss in 2002. He is married to actress Jenny Mollen and the couple has one son.

Jason Aldean

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Jason Aldean is an American country music singer born in 1977 in Macon, Georgia. His albums include Jason Aldean, Relentless, Wide Open, My Kinda Party, and Night Train. His most highly regarded hits include Why, Big Green Tractor, The Truth, Dirt Road Anthem, Fly Over States, The Only Way I Know, Night Train, and When She Says Baby. Aldean has won honors such as two CMA Awards and seven American Country Awards.

Jared Leto

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Jared Leto is an American actor and musician born in 1971 in Bossier City, Louisiana. Leto rose to fame for his portrayal of Jordan Catalano on the television show My So-Called Life. He has been featured in films such as Fight Club, Urban Legend, The Thin Red Line, Panic Room, American Psycho, Lord of War, Dallas Buyers Club and How to Make an American Quilt. Leto is also the lead signer and songwriter of the band Thirty Seconds to Mars. The band has released the albums 30 Seconds to Mars, A Beautiful Lie, This is War, and Love, Lust, Faith and Dreams. Their most notable singles include The Kill, Attack, From Yesterday, and A Beautiful Lie. Leto has won an Academy Award, two Satellite Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a MTV Music Award, and a SAG Award.

Janis Joplin

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Janis Joplin was an American singer and songwriter born in 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas. She first gained prominence as the lead singer of the rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company. Her biggest solo hits include Maybe, Ball n Chain, Kozmic Blues, Work Me, Lord, Cry Baby, Piece of My Heart, Down on Me, and Summertime. In 2004, Rolling Stone rated her as the 28th greatest singer of all time. In 1995, she was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joplin died from a heroin overdose in 1970.

Janet Jackson

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Janet Jackson is an American singer and actress born in 1966 in Gary, Indiana. She is the sister of late singer Michael Jackson. Jackson rose to prominence on the television shows Fame and Good Times. Albums she has released during her career include Control, Rhythm Nation 1814, janet., The Velvet Rope, All for You, and Damita Jo. Jackson has also appeared in movies such as Poetic Justice, the Why Did I Get Married movie series, The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, and For Colored Girls. Accolades she has attained in her career include multiple Soul Train Music Awards, MTV Video Awards, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and Grammy Awards. Jackson is married to Wissam Al Mana.

Janet Hubert

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Janet Hubert is an American actress born in 1956 in Kansas City, Kansas. Hubert is highly regarded for her role as Vivian Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She has also been featured on television shows such as One Life to Live, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, The Bernie Mac Show, 30 Years to Life, and The Job. She is married to Larry Kraft and has one child.

Janelle Monae

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Janelle Monae is an American singer and songwriter born in 1985 in Kansas City, Kansas. Monae has released the albums Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase), The ArchAndroid, and The Electric Lady. Her most successful singles include Open Happiness, Many Moons, Q.U.E.E.N., PrimeTime, and Victory. Monae has earned accolades such as a NAACP Image Award, Soul Train Award, and MTV Music Award.

Jane Fonda

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Jane Fonda is an American actress and political activist born in 1937 in New York, New York. During her career, Fonda has appeared in films such as Cat Ballou, Barbarella, Any Wednesday, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, Barefoot in the Park, On Golden Pond, The Dollmaker, and The Morning After. Fonda was also an activist for issues such as opposing the Vietnam War, domestic abuse, and civil rights. Some of her accolades include an Emmy Award, two Academy Awards, and seven Golden Globe Awards. Fonda was married to businessman Ted Turner from 1991 to 2001. She has two children, Vanessa and Troy.

Jamie Oliver

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Jamie Oliver is a British celebrity chef born in 1975 in Clavering, Essex, England. He has been featured on shows such as The Naked Chef, Oliver’s Twist, Jamie’s Dream School, Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals, Jamie’s Dream School, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, and Iron Chef America. In 2013, he was elected into the Culinary Hall of Fame. Oliver is married to Juliette Norton and has four children.

Jamie Foxx

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Jamie Foxx is an American actor, comedian, and singer born in 1967 in Terrell, Texas. Foxx originally rose to stardom as a stand-up comedian and on the television comedy show In Living Color. Foxx has also been featured in movies such as Ray, Collateral, Any Given Sunday, Miami Vice, Booty Call, Django Unchained and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. He has also released the albums Peep This, Unpredictable, Intuition, and Best Night of My Life. Foxx’s hit songs include Unpredictable, Can I Take U Home, and DJ Play a Love Song. He has won awards such as an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Grammy Awards.