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Lou Llobell

Lou Llobell is a London-based actress best known for her portrayal of Gaal Dornick in the series Foundation.

Posted byTamara AndersonSeptember 24, 2022September 10, 2022Posted inActorsTags:Foundation, Gaal DornickLeave a comment on Lou Llobell

Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi is an Indian-born American author, activist, model, and television host best known for her work on Top Chef.

Posted byTamara AndersonNovember 12, 2022November 6, 2022Posted inActivists, Food Experts, TV ProducersTags:ACLU Artist Ambassador, Bravo, Goodwill Ambassador for the UN, Taste the Nation, Top ChefLeave a comment on Padma Lakshmi

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett is an Australian actor and producer who has appeared in over 70 films, and over 20 theater productions including her roles as Elizabeth and Galadriel in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Posted byTamara AndersonNovember 19, 2022November 6, 2022Posted inActors, TV ProducersTags:Academy Awards, British Academy Film Awards, Elizabeth, Galadriel, Golden Globe AwardsLeave a comment on Cate Blanchett

Marjane Satrapi

Marjane Satrapi is an Iranian-born French cartoonist, illustrator, film director, and children’s book author, best known for her book Persepolis.

Posted byTamara AndersonApril 30, 2022September 2, 2022Posted inArtists, Film Makers, WritersTags:Chicken With Plums, Persepolis, Radioactive, Read Banned BooksLeave a comment on Marjane Satrapi

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton is a British actress known for her stunning androgynous fashion and roles in independent films and blockbusters alike.

Posted byTamara AndersonJuly 9, 2022July 7, 2022Posted inActors, FilmTags:androgyny, OrlandoLeave a comment on Tilda Swinton

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality best known for her role as Celie in The Color Purple film.

Posted byTamara AndersonOctober 29, 2022December 1, 2022Posted inActors, ComediansTags:Academy Award, EGOT, Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Guinan, Stand Up, The Color Purple, Tony AwardLeave a comment on Whoopi Goldberg

Grace Jones

Grace Beverly Jones is a model, singer, and actress best known for her distinctive androgynous appearance and bold features.

Posted byTamara AndersonNovember 5, 2022September 16, 2022Posted inActors, Musicians, PerformersTags:Disco, Nightclubbing, Studio 54Leave a comment on Grace Jones

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols was an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series and its film sequels.

Posted byTamara AndersonAugust 6, 2022Posted inActorsTags:Bridge Officer, NASA, Recruiting Astronaunts, UhuraLeave a comment on Nichelle Nichols

Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich was a German -American actress and singer, known for her sultry style and diverse portrayals of women.

Posted byTamara AndersonFebruary 8, 2023January 29, 2023Posted inActorsTags:bisexual, gender bender, silent film, Weimar BerlinLeave a comment on Marlene Dietrich
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