"Jackass" co-creator Johnny Knoxville borrowed the name of his hometown before moving to Hollywood from Tennessee.

One of the league’s only vegans, Houston Texans running back Arian Foster bows “Namaste” when he scores a touchdown.

Busy Philipps proves that your "big break" can come from almost anywhere … even a toy convention.

Suddenly everything else seems old-fashioned.

"Twilight" actress Ashley Green took a big risk when she went to Hollywood at a young age to pursue her acting career, but her perseverance paid off … big time.

Louisiana native Mark Duplass turned a childhood fascination with movies into indie film success.

Rhythmic and soulful, Wale’s sound incorporates elements of go-go, funk and R&B — with roots in his hometown of Washington, DC.

"Captain America" is a Massachusetts boy with a passion for acting and an unusual orbital rise to stardom.

TV, movies, Broadway… she can do it all. Learn how "Sopranos" star Jamie-Lynn Sigler transformed her childhood dreams into a reality.

After two decades on the music scene Nas is still one of the biggest hip-hop artists around. His thought-provoking lyrics are respected by peers, fans and critics alike.

Supermodel Chanel Iman shares how she went from athletic tomboy to Victoria's Secret runway sensation.

"New Girl" star Jake Johnson found a formula for success that took him from inprov to stardom.

London-born fashion designer Charlotte Ronson clothes Hollywood's celebrities as well as New York's "it" crowd. And she's just getting started.

The "Top Chef" winner proves that sheer determination can overcome a difficult past.