This ever-likeable child star evolved into a megastar!
Neil Patrick Harris made his name as a child star in Doogie Howser, M.D., and for many child actors that would have been the end of it. But this wildly talented Gemini keeps reinventing himself – and wowing audiences and winning awards every time.
Now a seasoned veteran of dozens of movies and TV shows, including CBS’s How I Met Your Mother, this versatile performer is also a singer and dancer starring in Broadway musicals, acting in online series, and voicing roles for video games. And he’s a gifted magician. The many fans of NPH can’t wait to see what he’ll do next!
Rest of his celebrity laurels? Not this Gemini!
Most people know Peter Dinklage from his star turn as the sardonic Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones, one of the few original characters who hasn’t been killed off! But he made his mark in Steven Buscemi’s Living in Oblivion in 1995, and The Station Agent, which won the Audience Award at Sundance in 2003. His success came after years of struggle and searching for roles that weren’t elves or leprechauns.
This Gemini gives credit for the success he’s enjoying now to good friends—but not luck. “Saying I was lucky negates the hard work I put in,” he said. “I’m fortunate enough to find or attract very talented people. For some reason I found them, and they found me.”
Inspiring words spoken by wise Geminis…
“It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Broad-mindedness is related to tolerance; open-mindedness is the sibling of peace.” – Salman Rushdie
“I think the thing to do is enjoy the ride while you’re on it.” – Johnny Depp
“People protect what they love.” – Jacques Cousteau
“I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.” – Bob Hope
“Our very lives depend on the ethics of strangers, and most of us are always strangers to other people.” – Bill Moyers
The man behind Tesla is one clever Cancer!
Billionaire Elon Musk likes to tackle tasks that others assume are impossible. Cut global warming, lower oil use, and get everyone into electric cars? No prob. His companies Tesla and SolarCity build electric cars and supply solar power to the country. Oh, and his Space X sends resupply vehicles to the Space Station. “Everyone has to work as hard as possible,” says Musk, “anything less than that seems crazy to me.”
This rock star entrepreneur has always stirred up the status quo. In 2013, he unveiled his “Hyperloop” idea for commuting the length of California in 30 minutes. And in 2014, he made his Tesla patents available to anyone. His goal? Simply to “have a big effect on the world.” Now, everyone knows his name. Done.
This unique star didn’t let her critics hold her back!
Actress and director Angelica Huston is her family’s third generation to win an Oscar. In her 20s, she posed for photographer Richard Avedon, modeled for Halston, and had her hair styled by Vidal Sassoon.
But her life hasn’t always been a walk in the park. Modeling agency executive Eileen Ford suggested she get a nose job. Avedon said her shoulders were too wide. And a theater critic said she had the “face of a gnu”!
But this tough-shelled Cancer turned negatives into plusses, working in over 70 movies and TV programs. “I knew I didn’t have the easiest face in the world,” she admits. “I was able to take advantage of a time when unusual became something to be coveted.”
One of country’s hottest stars is a loveable family man…
Award-winning country singer Luke Bryan doesn’t let the adoration of thousands of screaming fans go to his head. “If I’m up there not taking myself too seriously and letting the girls watch me shake it a little bit,” he says, “that’s what makes the night fun.”
What really turns this Cancer celeb on is his wife, college sweetheart Caroline. How does he stay grounded? “The important thing is that we try to communicate as much as we can,” he says. “If we have a little hiccup with one another, we talk it out, figure it out, close the book on it, and move on down the road.” That’s good advice from this Crab!
This Cancer may be the best of her generation…
Meryl Streep isn’t known for one role, or even a select few. This American actress is often referred to as the best of her generation given her extensive success across a variety of film genres. She’s known for her versatility, earning her 3 Academy Awards with a record 21 nominations, among dozens of other accolades.
This Cancer has used her platform as a Hollywood star to bring about change, too. She has collaborated on the Time’s Up initiative, campaigned the Equal Rights Amendment to all members of Congress, and founded Writers Lab for women over forty seeking to develop their screenwriting. Catch her in three new films this year, or in her recent performances—Little Women or Big Little Lies!
This Leo vamp doesn’t avoid controversy…
Self-confident Lions tell it like it is, and Anna Paquin is no exception. The Canadian-born New Zealand actress shot to fame at age 11 in The Piano, for which she won an Oscar. She has continued to excel in movies and television, from X-Men to True Blood.
Married to True Blood co-star Stephen Moyer, with whom she has twins, she came out as bisexual in 2010. “It wasn’t like it was a big secret,” she said, “it was just a cause I cared about and privately supported, but not one that I had ever had an opportunity to speak out about in a way that would be useful… I just wanted to do my bit.” Just like a Leo to take it all in stride!
The game is never over for this Leo…
Danish heartthrob Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, aka Jaime Lannister on Game of Thrones, revels in the experiences afforded by his acting career, like horseback riding, sailing, and traveling the world. His peers praise his range as an actor and charm, but this Lion doesn’t have a big head.
As his career continues to rocket, Nikolaj tries not to feel too guilty about being away from his family as much as he is. He takes everyday setbacks and annoyances in stride while remembering to “appreciate the miracle of life and our existence.” Even without the suit of armor, this Lion radiates charm!
Inspiring words from famous Leos…
Here are some wise words from famous Leos who made more than one giant leap for humankind.
“I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” – Neil Armstrong
“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart
“If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance.” – Orville Wright
“It is the lives we encounter that make life worth living.” – Guy de Maupassant
“It’s a shallow life that doesn’t give a person a few scars.” – Garrison Keillor