Foster to Famous

Dr Ruth Westheimer was born as Karola Ruth Siegel in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 4 1928. She was the Only child of an Orthodox Jewish family at the time of the rise of Hitler and the hatred of the Jewish Race. When she was 10 years old, her father was taken in custody and sent to prison camp. Soon afterward...

Marilyn Monroe, born June 1, 1926, became one of the most famous and best-loved movie stars of all time. It's been nearly a half century since her death, yet her image is still, in most Americans' view, the ideal of female glamour and beauty. Her life story, however, falls far short of ideal, and Marilyn to overcame many obstacles to...

John Lennon, foster child, was the founder of the greatest rock group in recording history: the Beatles. With members Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr along with Lennon, the Beatles were the first group in history to enjoy idol status, previously reserved for individual acts like Frank Sinatra or Elvis. They created an electric atmosphere in popular music in the...

Known for his bad boy image — and even looked upon as a sex symbol— James Dean had a passion for cars and talent for acting. He didn’t let his childhood mishaps get in the way of his success. James Dean was born February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana. His parents were Winton and Mildred Dean. Unfortunately, when James was...

Ice-T, whose given name is Tracy Morrow, was born February 16, 1968 in Newark, New Jersey. He was an only child and when he was very young, his parents were tragically killed in an auto accident. After this event, he learned how to take care of himself and how to survive hard times. With no family able to care for...

Esai Morales was Born October 1, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents, both immigrants from Puerto Rico, were divorced when he was a child. It was Esai’s mother who most influenced his young life. He was immersed in his Puerto Rican community and, until the age of five, spoke only Spanish. As a child, Esai saw first hand the...