Catherine Caruso
Associate Profiles Editor
Catherine Caruso joined the Biography.com staff in August 2024, having previously worked as a freelance journalist for several years. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she studied English literature. When she’s not working on a new story, you can find her reading, hitting the gym, or watching too much TV.
James Comey
The former FBI director drew scrutiny for his investigations during and after the 2016 U.S. presidential race. He was fired by President Donald J. Trump in 2017.
Christopher Columbus’s Famous Expedition Wasn’t About Proving the Earth Was Round. Here’s the Truth.
The Italian explorer embarked on a three-ship voyage in 1492 on behalf of the Spanish government.

What Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story Gets Right and Wrong About the Infamous Killer
The series twists the truth about the Butcher of Plainfield—but the real story is somehow more disturbing.

Sean “Diddy” Combs
Sean Combs, also known as “Diddy,” is a major music producer, rapper, and entrepreneur who has been convicted of federal prostitution charges.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is an actor and former professional wrestler known for his starring roles in such action-oriented films as The Scorpion King, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and the Fast & Furious franchise.

Ed Gein
Convicted murderer Ed Gein was a notorious grave robber whose gruesome activities inspired some of Hollywood’s most infamous characters, including Norman Bates of Psycho.

Taylor Swift
Fourteen-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop music stars in the world.
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall was a British primatologist and conservationist who revolutionized the study of chimpanzees.
Jane Goodall Didn't Have a College Degree. She Still Changed Everything We Know About Chimpanzees.
Thanks to a trip to Kenya in her early 20s, Goodall met Louis Leakey, who saw her passion for animals and ability to observe them as her biggest asset.
Keith Urban
Grammy-winning country singer Keith Urban is known for the song “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” “Somebody Like You,” and “Better Life.”

Nicole Kidman
Academy Award-winning actor Nicole Kidman has starred in films such as Moulin Rouge! and The Hours, as well as the TV series Big Little Lies. She is married to country singer Keith Urban.
Rihanna
Rihanna is a Grammy-winning singer known for such No. 1 pop hits as “Umbrella,” “SOS,” “Diamonds,” and “Work.”

Selena Gomez
A former fixture on the Disney Channel, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a Grammy-nominated musician, actor, and beauty entrepreneur.
Bad Bunny
Grammy-winning singer Bad Bunny made the first all-Spanish record to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Who Is One Battle After Another Star Chase Infiniti?
The breakout star plays Leonardo DiCaprio’s daughter in the new action thriller—her very first big-screen role.
Stephen King
Best-selling author Stephen King has written Carrie, The Shining, The Stand, and IT, among many other horror novels. Much of his work has been adapted for film and TV.
American Red Cross Founder Clara Barton’s First Job Wasn’t Nursing. It Was Breaking Barriers in Education.
Before she founded the non-profit, Barton started her career as a teacher.
Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel has been hosting his late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, since 2003.

Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris served as U.S. vice president during Joe Biden’s administration. She is the first woman, first Black person, and first Asian American to have served in the role.

Adnan Syed
Now a free man, Adnan Syed was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 1999. His case gained popularity when featured on the podcast Serial.
Who Is Owen Cooper, Adolescence Star and Historic Emmy Winner?
British newcomer Owen Cooper played Jamie Miller in the hit Netflix show Adolescence.
Seth Rogen
Actor, writer, and director Seth Rogen is best known for his roles in Superbad, Knocked Up, The Interview, and The Studio.
Adolescence Star Owen Cooper Started Acting Because of This Fellow Brit. Now, He’s an Emmy Winner.
A historic Emmy winner, Cooper first became interested in acting thanks to British star Tom Holland.
Lainey Wilson
Grammy-winning country singer Lainey Wilson is best known for her album Bell Bottom Country.
Howard Stern
Howard Stern is the uninhibited host of his long-running radio show The Howard Stern Show.

Justin Bieber
Since his discovery on YouTube, Justin Bieber has become a Grammy-winning pop star known for the songs “Despacito,” “Sorry,” and “Baby.”
These 10 Latin Artists Changed Music Forever. Here’s How They Did It.
Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Selena are just a few artists who have popularized Latin music in the United States.

Anna Wintour
Fashion icon Anna Wintour was the influential editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine for 37 years and continues to oversee the brand as its global editorial director.

Judy Garland
Actor and singer Judy Garland was the star of many classic musicals, including The Wizard of Oz. She had tremendous talent and a troubled life.

Sabrina Carpenter
Grammy-winning pop singer and actor Sabrina Carpenter is known for songs “Please Please Please” and “Espresso.”
How Sabrina Carpenter Went From Disney Channel Star to Pop Music Sensation
Carpenter rose to fame in 2014 as the lead character of a popular Disney Channel show.

Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X is a Grammy Award–winning singer known for the hits “Old Town Road,” “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” and “Industry Baby.”