#25. Cher
If we have to think of a chameleon, multi-talented woman, Cher will most definitely come to our minds. From singer to actress and businesswoman, Cher can be whatever she wants to. For some people, she is considered the Goddess Of Pop and she's often regarded as a role model among the feminist movement, as she started her singing career in an industry dominated by men.
Cher launched her career in 1965 as part of the husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher, their most memorable song being I Got You Babe. At the same time, Cher started with her solo career and earned international fame with the single Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down). Ever since then, she has rocketed to fame and nowadays her singles and performances are embedded in popular culture.
#24. Jennifer Lawrence
Nowadays, we can’t imagine Hollywood without one of the youngest and most promising actresses, Jennifer Lawrence. Perhaps, everything would have been different for Lawrence if she had decided to continue with her modeling career. When Lawrence was 14, a talent scout saw her when she was on holiday with her family in the Big Apple.
In the company of her family, the young teenager moved to Los Angeles and started working as a model. Also, Lawrence started to be part of TV shows as a playing guest. Lawrence’s most recent films include the X-Men franchise and Red Sparrow. We can’t wait to see the future roles of one of America's newest sweethearts!
#23. Goldie Hawn
Isn't it weird to see the famous actress posing in a bikini and body paint? The American Hollywood star Goldie Hawn is one of the greatest actresses of all time, and that's a fact. Hawn rose to fame with the sit-com Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, which aired from 1968 to 1970\. During the late 60s, she also won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Cactus Flower.
Featuring doe eyes and gorgeous blonde hair, Hawn was considered one of the most beautiful actresses from the ‘70s and ‘80s. Her personal life had been under the public eye, too, especially her long-term relationship with actor Kurt Rusell. Let's not forget she's also the mother of another famous actress, Kate Hudson.
#22. Meryl Streep
Described as the best actress of her generation, Meryl Streep shows us that everything is possible for a woman in the acting industry. The American actress is well-known because of her incredible performances and versatility on screen and stage. Streep has the record of being nominated 21 times for the Academy Awards and won three. Also, she received more than 30 Golden Globe nominations! Beat that!
When she was very young, she was in a cast, and the director told his assistant in Italian that Streep wasn't beautiful enough for a role in his movie. To the director's surprise, Streep understood Italian and said it was not her problem if he wasn’t happy with her face. History proved him wrong, as everyone loves Meryl Streep now!
#21. Tobey Maguire And Leonardo DiCaprio
Making friends is hard enough for normal people, but imagine being a Hollywood star! With the actors' busy schedules and the competition between them, making friends must be harder than we can imagine. Despite this, the friendship between Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio dates back to their childhood days. How did they meet for the first time?
When the actors were young, they met for the first time at some auditions. It turns out they auditioned for the same roles numerous times, so as time went by, they gradually became excellent friends. In fact, they used to help each other out to get parts in movies or TV shows. Did you know they’ve even co-starred in movies like This Boy’s Life or the TV series Parenthood.
#20. The Beatles And Muhammed Ali
The British rock band The Beatles were a complete success in the U.K., but meanwhile, in the U.S., Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, was ruling the boxing world, and he was all Americans talked about. And guess what? In February 1964, the boxer and the British band met!
1964 was the first year that The Beatles visited the United States, and as they declared on numerous occasions, they were very nervous about their tour! On the other hand, Ali was also nervous because he was going to fight his first international championship against Sonny Liston. They all got together, and this photo became the town's talk and one of the most iconic images of the 60s.
#19. Albert Einstein
The creator of the theory of relativity, Albert Einstein, was a German and genius theoretical physicist. He received countless awards and recognitions during his prolific career, and to this day, he’s considered one of the brightest minds in the world.
What strikes me the most is that a man as brilliant as him also had his goofy side. According to some relatives, Einstein was a person who liked to joke all the time and had a great sense of humor. Don't believe me? Here we've got some evidence! Here we can see the physicist on his porch in his home in New Jersey with his furry slippers.
#18. Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton started his career in politics at a very young age when he went to Oxford and Yale Law School. In fact, this photo of Clinton sitting on a rock next to a lake is from his time at university.
Clinton’s first steps in politics started when he won an election for the role of Attorney General of Arkansas. Later, Clinton would become the President of the United States from 1993 to 2001\. Sadly for his career, everything ended in a scandal after he admitted an affair with his 22-year-old intern Monica Lewinsky.
#17. Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn is considered one of the greatest actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Apart from her incredible talent, Hepburn had a unique and extravagant beauty for that time. Here, we see the British actress waiting for her hair to get dried and smoking a cigarette on the set of Sabrina in 1953. This film would become one of Hepburn's most iconic performances.
The number of hit films Hepburn was part of is unnumerable, but some of her greatest successes include Funny Face, the drama film The Nun’s Story, the iconic rom-com Breakfast At Tiffany’s, and the musical My Fair Lady. Let's take a look at another famous Hollywood actor behind the scenes!
#16. Jack Nicholson
Without a doubt, Hollywood wouldn't be the same without the American actor Jack Nicholson. He boasts a 60-year career and has starred in dozens of films. In fact, he's considered one of the best actors of all time and has proved to be capable of doing any role he wants to. However, we can't deny that the roles of villains of maniacs are the ones that fit him best.
In the photo, we see Nicholson eating a watermelon in the film set of As Good As It Gets, a 1997 comedy that earned him an Academy Award. Other of his greatest classics include One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Chinatown and Something’s Gotta Give. Can you recognize the actors from the following picture?
#15. Justin Timberlake And Ryan Gosling
Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling have two things in common: they're two of the greatest Hollywood actors of this era, and they're extremely good-looking! Gosling reached worldwide fame after his roles in The Notebook and Blue Valentine, while Timberlake also made a name for himself in the music world. In fact, besides an actor, he also became a famous pop singer as part of the boy band NSYNC.
But did you know that Timberlake and Gosling share a past? Both of them started their career as child stars at The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993 to 1995. Many artists started the same way, such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
#14. Donald Trump And Michael Jackson
The former president of the United States and the King of Pop were very close friends. In fact, until Jackson’s death, they often shared time. I know you probably know this already, but Trump was a very famous TV personality before launching his career in politics.
This picture was taken in the 80s, back when Trump and Jackson used to spend a lot of time together, especially in Jackson's home. Also, the pop singer was very close to Trump’s first wife, Ivanka, and Trump lent the singer his VIP club, the Mar-a-Lago, to get married to Lisa Marie Presley.
#13. John Travolta
Perhaps the actor John Travolta is the most iconic actor from the ‘70s. His good looks and marvelous dance moves made an entire generation fall in love with him. You probably remember Travolta from movies like Saturday Night Fever, Grease, and Pulp Fiction. It's easy to see why he's considered one of the greatest legends in Hollywood history!
Did you know that the American actor has another talent besides acting? Travolta is a qualified pilot! It is known that he loves to travel on his private plane and often takes some famous friends with him, like actor Mel Gibson.
#12. Marilyn Monroe
The mythical actress Marilyn Monroe had an intense and high-profile life. Monroe had a charismatic personality, as we always saw her with a big and beautiful smile. This photo is rare and unique as we see the actress in a thinking pose and with a very solemn look on her face. What do you think she was thinking about?
The American actress was part of successful comedy films like As Young As You Feel and Monkey Bussines, though she also starred in a few drama films, like Clash By Night. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 36 from an overdose. Many tabloids said at the time that Monroe was suffering from a big depression.
#11. Maggie Smith
Perhaps new generations know the English actress Maggie Smith from her role in the Harry Potter franchise, where she played Professor McGonagall. However, what many people don't know is that Smith boasts a 65-year career. The English actress has starred in TV shows, films, and plays over the years, and she has surprised critics and fans alike with her talent and professionalism.
Smith’s most memorable films include California Suite, Tea With Mussolini, The Lady In The Van, and The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award. Keep on reading, don’t miss our top 10!
#10. John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy is considered one of the most important presidents of the United States. He is still remembered by many as one of the most influential figures in modern politics. He served as the 35th president of the country until he was killed in November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. Kennedy’s wife, Jackie Bouvier was also very famous at that time.
Here, we see the president passing some alone time on a yacht, smoking a cigarette and reading the newspaper. Isn't it crazy to see photos of such important personalities spending some leisure time and wearing normal clothes?
#9. Bridget Bardot
Bridget Bardot was born in France and became one of the most iconic actresses from the 1950s and 1960s. Without a doubt, she is considered one of the greatest sex symbols of her era. The French actress was part of more than 40 films, like Le Mépris and Viva Maria! But what you probably didn't know is that Bardot was also a great musician.
B.B. used to play the guitar and sing very often, especially on the film sets between the scenes. Believe it or not, she has recorded more than 60 songs under her name! Even though Bardot has already retired from the business, people still remember her performances in many musical shows.
#8. Madonna
Madonna Louise Ciccone, or just Madonna, is internationally known as the Queen of Pop, a status that none can refuse since 1980. Madonna’s singing career rose to fame in the mid-80s after the albums' release Like A Virgin and True Blue. I'm pretty sure that all of us have dozens of her songs on our current tracklist, including hits like La Isla Bonita, Like A Prayer, Vogue, or Music.
Here we see a young Madonna staring at the camera with an expression of solemnity. This photo was taken during a vacation at the beach with her family. Don't you think that in this picture, Madonna looks just like her daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon?
#7. Robin Williams
Robin Williams is perhaps the most beloved Hollywood actor of all time. Although he’s no longer with us, we still can't stop watching some of his most memorable films, like Patch Adams, Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, and The Birdcage. But years before starring in such hits, he rose to fame after being on the ABC TV sitcom Mork & Mindy.
In fact, the photo is part of a sketch of the program, and we see Williams joining the Denver Bronco’s cheerleading squad in 1980. We can’t imagine any other more perfect for this kind of goofy, comedic sketch other than Williams. For sure, we all miss him!
#6. Marlon Brando
The American actor Marlon Brando is part of the Golden Age of Hollywood's VIP section. He's considered one of the greatest actors from the 20th Century. His most memorable films include A Streetcar Named Desire, On The Waterfront, and of course, The Godfather, where he played the iconic role of Vito Corleone.
Did you know that Brando really liked cats? In fact, he had many during his life. Here, we see a young Brando playing a disc in the company of his white cat. Brando’s personal life was always under media attention because of his high-profile romances and his three marriages, but we don't usually get a chance to see his beautiful pets! Don’t miss the last 5!
#5. James Dean
It turns out that the Rebel Without A Cause star was not only a rebel and good-looking young man, as here we see James Dean reading book poetry during breakfast in 1953. Dean became a cultural icon throughout the years, and nowadays, he’s considered one of the most important figures from his generation.
The American actor is also remembered for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as East Of Eden and Giant. Dean lived fast and died young at 24 after suffering a car crash accident in California. The young heartthrob became the first actor to receive a posthumous Oscar for Best Actor.
#4. Princess Diana
Diana Frances Spencer, later Princess Of Whales, became the first wife of Charles Prince Of Wales, the heir to the British Throne, on 29 July 1981. Since the beginning, the marriage had been under the public eye, and the couple didn't last for so long. Since the early 80s, Princess Diana became a significant public figure that stole everyone's heart.
Here we see a serious and perhaps self-conscious Diana posing for a royal portrait. Sadly, Princess Diana died in a car accident on the night of August 31st, 1997, while being stalked and followed by paparazzi. Nowadays, her legacy has been passed on to her sons, William and Harry.
#3. The Beatles
Probably, The Beatles are considered the best rock band of all time. Formed in the early 60s by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the fantastic four triggered a major Beatles’ fever all across the world. At present, people still listen to them, and new generations love the iconic band.
Here, we see the group having a nice day on the beach in striped ensembles. There are actually many photos of the band from their early years, but we think this one is just hilarious! The four were excellent friends but decided to part different ways and continue with their solo projects in the mid-70s.
#2. Angelina Jolie
Nowadays, the actress Angelina Jolie is well-known both because of her acting trajectory as well as her humanitarian efforts for different world causes. Perhaps, you didn’t know that both parents of Jolie were artists. Jolie’s father is the well-known actor Jon Voight and her mother was the American actress Marcheline Bertrand.
Jolie always looked up to them, which is the main reason why she pursued an acting career at a very young age. First, she had a very short and unsuccessful modeling career, and in fact, this photo dates from those early years. It's hard to understand why her modeling career didn't prosper, as she was and still is a beautiful woman. Slide next to check out our last photo; you won’t believe who it is!
#1. Barack Obama
Before Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States, he was just another law student at Columbia University and here we see him smoking in a very relaxed and casual pose. Perhaps, young Obama never imagined he was going to leave his mark in American history.
Not only did Obama become the president of the U.S, but he became the first African American to reach the White House. Nowadays, he and his wife, Michelle Obama, are cultural icons and continue working for different causes worldwide.