Celebrities before they became famous: 59 Photos
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A century ago, mourners lined the streets of Paris, watching as black horses pulled flower-laden floats and a coach carried the coffin of Sarah Bernhardt, the woman widely considered the first modern celebrity.
1. Elisabeth Waldo – Born June 1918. Elisabeth Waldo is 105 years old, making her the oldest living celebrity still alive today.
History. Celebrity culture in the United States began in the late nineteenth century as the nouveaux riches sought personal publicity in the society columns and magazines of the day.
How did Selena Gomez get her start? Selena Gomez, who grew up in a suburb of Dallas, began her acting career in 2002 as a child on the PBS children's TV series Barney & Friends. She began her music career on Disney projects, including singing the theme song for Wizards of Waverly Place, in which she also starred.