Famous People From New York   

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    LADY GAGA 27

    Legendary singer and performance artist who since her 2008 debut album, The Fame, has become a five-time Grammy Award Winner.

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    MICHAEL JORDAN 50

    Former high-flying Chicago Bulls shooting guard, considered by many to be 'the greatest basketball player of all time.'

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    SKAI JACKSON 11

    Child actress known for her role as Zuri Ross in Disney's TV series Jessie.

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    ADAM SANDLER 46

    Comedic actor who starred in movies such as The Wedding Singer, Happy Gilmore, and Billy Madison.

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    JENNIFER LOPEZ 43

    J-Lo became a household name as a singer, actress, and model, nominated for two Grammy awards for best dance recording.

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    JAY Z 43

    Rap and hip hop artist's first hit was Dead Presidents, and went on to become an international superstar and mogul.

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    TOM CRUISE 50

    Known for his large smile this screen idol starred in Top Gun, Magnolia, Vanilla Sky, and Mission Impossible.

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    ROBERT DOWNEY JR. 48

    Talented actor who overcame drug problems to star in Iron Man in 2008.

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    TUPAC SHAKUR (1971-1996)

    Controversial gangsta rapper, also known as 2pac, who was gunned down in Las Vegas; also starred in many successful movies including Poetic Justice.

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    JEAN STAPLETON 90

    Beloved for playing the role of Edith Bunker on the series, All in the Family.

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    ALICIA KEYS 32

    Multiple Grammy award winner for her soulful songs.

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    CHRISTINA AGUILERA 32

    Genie in a Bottle was this pop star's first hit song.

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    50 CENT 37

    New York rapper's first hit was In Da Club in 2003, and real name is Curtis Jackson.

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    MARIAH CAREY 43

    Multiplatinum diva whose hits include Vision of Love, Fantasy, and Shake It Off.

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    GEORGE BURNS (1896-1996)

    Cigar-smoking comedian and partner of Gracie Allen.

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    ANNE HATHAWAY 30

    Winsome actress in The Princess Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada, she won several awards for her performance in Les Miserables.

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    EDDIE MURPHY 52

    Comedy superstar who began on Saturday Night Live.

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    VIN DIESEL 45

    Action movie star of The Fast and the Furious in 2001.

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    SYLVESTER STALLONE 66

    Director, writer, and actor who played the starring roles in the Rocky and Rambo movies.

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    DANNY KAYE (1913-1987)

    Funny actor who starred in movies like White Christmas in 1954.

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