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Katie Holmes biography Katie Holmes was born on December 18, 1978, in Toledo, Ohio, USA. The youngest of five children - she has 3 older sisters and an older brother - Katie had no intention of becoming an actress while growing up in Toledo. Her mother, Kathy Holmes, enrolled her leggy daughter in Margaret O'Brien's modeling school in Toledo, which ultimately led Katie to her current career path. During her summer vacation from Notre Dame Academy (an all-girls Catholic high school), a 17-year-old Katie attended a modeling convention in New York City. At the convention, a talent scout from Los Angeles approached Katie and encouraged her to audition for the rest of the summer in California. Katie was off to Hollywood with her mother to try her luck in acting, despite her father's initial skepticism. Luck was definitely on her side, as her feature film debut took no more than one audition. Inexperienced and characterized by a drop of naivety, she was cast in The Ice Strom as

Khamzat Chimaev biography Khamzat Chimaev was born May 1, 1994, Beno-Yurt, Chechnya, Russia. Khamzat is a Swedish mixed martial artist and wrestler who competes in the welterweight division of the UFC. He formerly competed in Brave Combat Federation. As of 12 April 2022, he is #3 in the UFC welterweight rankings. His record is 11-0 last updated October 2022

Kelly Ripa biography Kelly Ripa was born in Stratford, New Jersey, on October 2, 1970. Her father, Joe, a union president, and her mother, Esther, a homemaker, moved to Berlin, New Jersey, where Kelly grew up with her younger sister Linda, now a children's author. After appearing in her high school play, The Ugly Duckling, she was encouraged to pursue acting. She had studied ballet since she was three and played the piano but had not considered it entertaining. Kelly enrolled at Camden Community College in New Jersey and landed parts in local theater productions, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Wizard of Oz, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. In 1990, Kelly Ripa auditioned for and won the role of Hayley Vaughan on the hit A.B.C. daytime television network, All My Children. Her turn as Hayley proved immensely popular with the show's devoted and loyal audience. This was never more true than in May 2000, when her character finally married beau Mateo Santos, in a m

Kate Bosworth biography Kate Bosworth was born: on January 2, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Kate Bosworth is an actress. She became known for her lead role in the 2002 film Blue Crush and has since appeared in a few notable films such as Superman Returns and the blackjack drama film 21 in 2008. last updated October 2022

Karl Lagerfeld biography Karl Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg on September 10, 1933, to a German mother and a Swedish father. Karl Lagerfeld was known for his time at the fashion house Chanel, where he was chief designer for over three decades until his death. Here he helped make Chanel popular. He was one of the most recognized names in the fashion world and has been active for over half a century. His breakthrough came in 1954 when he designed a jacket that won a competition and secured him an internship at Pierre Balmain. Karl Lagerfeld was known for his look, which i.a. consisted of a dark suit, hair in a ponytail, and dark sunglasses. He died on February 16 in Neuilly-sur-Seine in France, aged 85. last updated September 2022

Kate Beckinsale biography Kate Beckinsale was born on July 26, 1973, in Chiswick, London, United Kingdom. She is best known for her roles in Pearl Harbor and Underworld. Even though both parents were actors, Kate Beckinsale chose to study French and Russian literature at the University of Oxford. However, she still desired to become an actress, and alongside her studies, she got a role in Much Ado About Nothing (1993). As she was offered more and more roles, she dropped out of university and focused on film roles. A sage move for after participating in, among other things, 'Shooting Fish' (1997), she got the female lead in the mammoth production 'Pearl Harbor' (2001). Although the war drama partially flopped, the British brunette made a name for herself. It has since become the debatable vampire films Underworld' (2003) and 'Van Helsing' (2004) but also a faithful copy of Ava Gardner in 'The Aviator' (2004). last updated October 2022

Katarina Witt biography Katarina Witt was born December 3, 1965, Staaken, Berlin, Germany. Last updated September 2022

Kenneth Osburn biography Authorities looked at any security camera footage from businesses where Casey Crowder ’s automobile was discovered abandoned. They honed in on a distinctive-looking truck that drove approaching Casey’s automobile at 6:42 a.m. on the day she vanished. According to the show, she had placed four unanswered calls between 5:53 and 6:39 a.m. As a result, the police assumed she was kidnapped shortly after. Furthermore, minutes after it was first noticed, the same automobile was seen heading in the opposite direction. The authorities eventually identified Kenneth Osburn, a local truck driver. They assumed it was his truck that had been captured on video. Nancy Dunn, an Osburn family friend, later testified that on August 27, she observed a girl slumped over in Kenneth’s truck. Nancy assumed it was his daughter at the moment, but she later saw the daughter elsewhere not long after. The police spotted what they thought were defensive wounds on Kenneth’s body, according t

Ken Krantz biography Ken Krantz was the special prosecutor in the Steven Avery case. He is also the man who sends several text messages asking a young woman for sex behind his wife's back. last updated September 2022

Kenneth Petersen biography Kenneth Petersen, Manitowoc County sheriff, 2001-2007; retired after 32 years in the department. He was another corrupt cop. Manitowoc native; 1967 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School; obtained associate degree in marketing in 1969 from Lake Shore Technical College, bachelor of science in criminal justice in 1988 from Mount Senario College; joined Manitowoc County in May 1975 as a traffic officer. Role in Steven Avery 's wrongful conviction: Petersen was the sergeant who wrongly arrested Avery for the July 29, 1985 rape, which was actually committed by Gregory Allen. Key moments from Petersen's sworn testimony of Oct. 13, 2005: On the night of July 29,1985, Sheriff Tom Kocourek ordered Petersen, then a patrol sergeant, to arrest Avery for the brutal attack on Penny Beerntsen. last updated October 2022

Kamaru Usman biography Kamaru Usman was born May 11, 1987, Auchi, Nigeria. AKA: The Nigerian Nightmare A professional MMA fighter, former freestyle wrestler, and graduated folkstyle wrestler. last updated September 2022

Karolina Kowalkiewicz biography Karolina Kowalkiewicz was born October 15, 1985, Łódź, Poland. AKA: Polish Princess last updated October 2022

Katie Price biography Katie Price, AKA Jordan, was born May 22, 1978, and grew up in the seaside town of Brighton in Sussex, England. Becoming a glamour model was far from Katie Price's mind while she was at school. Her stunning figure did not develop until she reached her 16th birthday. Not much is known about her schooling years, though. The decision to embark on a modeling career came after a friend suggested a session with a professional photographer. Her photos were sent to an agency in London, which replied with an invitation for a photo shoot. After signing a contract, it was only weeks before she began appearing in several national newspapers. last updated October 2022

Kylie Minogue biography Kylie Minogue was born in Melbourne, Australia, on May 28, 1968. The sister of Danni Minogue, a ten-year-old Kylie, auditioned with her sister for The Sullivans and landed the role of Carla. In 1979, she began her acting career in the Australian T.V. drama series Skyways, eventually gaining a starring role in a children's series, The Henderson Kids, before achieving national fame in the soap opera Neighbours. Around the time Kylie Minogue joined, Neighbours also started airing in the U.K. The actress turned singer's big break came when Kylie Minogue was cast as car mechanic Charlene in the famous Australian soap opera Neighbours, which spawned the career of fellow Australian Natalie Imbruglia. During her two and a half years on Neighbours, Kylie Minogue recorded her debut single, a remake of the pop track "The Locomotion," which introduced her to the pop music scene. While the soap aired in the U.K., music producers Stock, Aitken, and Waterman

Kelly Hu biography Kelly Hu was born February 13, 1968, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Her parents divorced when she was six years old, and, living with her mother, Juanita, Kelly benefited from an upbringing as diversified as her background. While her mother enrolled her in ballet classes and the Sears Charm School, Kelly indulged in other interests on the side, taking karate lessons from her older brother. By age thirteen, she decided to pursue a modeling career, and her fighting skills were sufficiently developed for her brother to make some quick cash betting on her bouts with neighborhood kids. This blend of beauty and martial-arts skills determined her path. At the age of fifteen, hoping to give an early boost to her modeling career, she entered the Miss Teen Hawaii pageant. The results exceeded her expectations, as she went on to win the pageant and qualify for the national competition. In 1985, She won Miss Teen USA, becoming the first Asian American to do so. Kelly's victory af

Biography of Kate Hudson Kate Hudson was born on April 19, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, USA. This beauty is the daughter of Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn and singer-comedian Bill Hudson of The Hudson Brothers' Razzle Dazzle Show fame. A couple of months after Kate's birth, Bill and Goldie divorced, and the estranged father has been out of his two children's (Kate and older brother Oliver) lives ever since. In 1983, Goldie met Kurt Russell , who has lived with the family for the past 18 years and is considered by Kate to be her "Pa." Taking after her mother's passion, Kate wanted to act since she was a young girl. But despite her strong desire for drama, her parents wanted her to take another career path. She finally got her first taste in front of the camera as a stand-in for the 7-year-old actress playing Goldie's daughter in the 1986 film, Wildcats. After graduating from Crossroads School of Arts and Sciences , Kate was accepted to NYU's Ti

Kate Moos biography Kate Moss, who has become one of the most recognized and highest-paid supermodels of the nineties, Kate was born in Croydon, Surrey, England, on the 16th of January 1974. Her entry into the fashion industry started in 1988 when Kate and her family were at John F. Kennedy airport on their way back from a holiday in the Bahamas. The then 14-year-old Kate caught the eye of Sarah Ducas of Storm Agency, who approached Kate Moss. This chance encounter was the launching pad of her successful career. Presently signed with three different modeling agencies - Women in New York, Marilyn in Milan, and Storm in London, she has become one of the most photographed supermodels to date. Her first modeling job was a topless appearance on the cover of the British magazine The Face. Since then, it's evident that Kate Moss has remained abreast in her modeling career. The long list of magazine covers she has graced includes Allure and Harper's Bazaar in the US; Arena, Elle, and T

Kelly Brook biography Kelly Brook was born on November 23, 1979, in Kent, Rochester, England; she is the daughter of Sandra, a cook, and Ken, a scaffolder.  Her talent can be traced back to when she attended the prestigious Italia Conti stage school , where Naomi Campbell and Louise Nurding also studied. After 3 years of training in dance, singing, and acting, Kelly was ready to start her career. Her mum entered her in a beauty contest, which Kelly won, leading to her interest in modeling. After some small modeling jobs at local firms, including the flooring company KMS, Kelly was gracing the cover of GQ, FHM, Sky, Cosmopolitan, Tatler, The Face, and Company by the age of 16. Her physique also slipped into Lee jeans as part of its advertising campaign, and she was known for playing the game show hostess "Nicky with the Ticky" for a Sure deodorant TV ad. She was making a larger salary than her waitressing job at a tea shop. More modeling jobs came her way, such as print campa

Kevin Spacey biography Kevin Spacey was born July 26, 1959, in South Orange, New Jersey, USA. While it was rumored that the origin of his last name is the combination of "Spencer" and "Tracey," Spacey is, in fact, his mother's maiden name. The youngest of three children, Spacey was always the troublemaker during his childhood. Because his father was a technical writer, the Fowler family was forced to move around the country and finally settled in Southern California, where a young Kevin set his sister's tree house on fire. His father sent him off to Northridge Military Academy as a punishment, but he didn't last too long as he was expelled for throwing a tire at a classmate's head. Perhaps this was for the best since he next attended Chatsworth High School in the San Fernando Valley, where he honed his acting skills. Kevin Spacey participated in drama in high school and was Captain Von Trapp to fellow actress Mare Winningham's Maria in a school

Keanu Reeves biography Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 2, 1964. His father, Samuel Nowlin Reeves, was a Chinese-Hawaiian geologist, while his British mother, Patricia Taylor, was a showgirl. In 1966, after the birth of the second child Kim, the family moved to Australia for a year. Patricia and Samuel divorced. With custody of the children, Patricia moved to New York City, where she married stage director Paul Aaron. The family relocated to Toronto, Canada, and became Canadian citizens. A year later, the couple divorced, and Patricia was married to rock promoter Robert Miller, a move that led to her job as a costume designer for Alice Cooper. In 1976, Keanu welcomed sister number two, Karina, to the family. His early education began at Toronto's Jesse Ketchum Public School. Next, Keanu attended four high schools, including the Toronto School for the Performing Arts. But he had little interest in academics, and the only fun he had in school was studying drama