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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol and quickly rose to fame. Before she became the sweet and sassy country superstar we know today, she was just a small town gal from Oklahoma who had never been on a plane and put her dream of singing on the back burner for a degree in broadcast journalism. Her future changed when she auditioned for American Idol during her senior year at Northeastern State University. She is one of the few Idol contestants to go on to have an overwhelmingly successful career, winning numerous Grammy Awards, Country Music Association Awards, and Academy of Country Music Awards.

After winning American Idol, Carrie Underwood dated a few stars before finding The One. The country singer’s first serious celebrity relationship was with Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Tony Romo. They dated throughout 2007 before splitting up. She moved into a hot and heavy relationship and love with Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford for about a year before allegedly calling it quits via text message! Underwood then met and eventually married NHL player Mike Fisher in 2008. The couple lives in Nashville, where Fisher plays for the Nashville Predators, and welcomed their first child — a celebrity baby son named Isaiah Michael — on February 27, 2015.

Sugith Varughese

Sugith Varughese is an Indian-born Canadian actor, writer and director that has worked on notable television shows and films, such as Degrassi: The Next Generation, Little Mosque on the Prairie and The Strain. In 2002, Varughese won a Writers Guild of Canada award for his work on the animated film Talespinners Collection I.

Prior to working in the film industry, Varughese attended the University of Saskatchewan and double majored in pre-medicine and drama. He then continued his undergraduate education at the University of Minnesota and earned an M.A. in Fine Arts at York University. By the age of 21, Varughese sold his first script and has worked in the film industry ever since. Most recently, Varughese made celebrity news when he was cast in the famous Steven Soderbergh film turned television series, The Girlfriend Experience. The series chronicles the life of fictional character Christine Reade, a legal intern by day and high-end escort at night. Varughese plays Tariq Barr, the managing partner of the law firm where Christine works. This was a role that he did not try out for initially and credits the producers for changing the vision of the show and giving him this incredible opportunity.

In terms of celebrity relationships, this triple threat revealed that he has been in a long-term relationship for several years with someone who doesn’t work in show business. During a celebrity interview with CupidsPulse.com, Varughese said that he is a firm believer that Hollywood relationships do not work well if both partners are actors.

Sofia Vergara Sofia Vergara was born on July 10, 1972 and was raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. While in school, she studied pre- dentistry, but her life changed after a photographer discovered her at the beach. When she was 23 years old, she became a runway model. She first got exposure in the United States through the television show Fuera de serie in 1995. In 2002, she made her debut on the big screen in the comedy Big Trouble, alongside Tim Allen and Rene Russo. In 2009, she landed her breakthrough role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the television show, Modern Family. Since then, she has received four consecutive Emmy nominations. During that same year, she made her Broadway debut as Mama Morton in Chicago. She has also had roles in Happy Feet Two, The Smurfs, Madea Goes to Jail, and, most recently, Hot Pursuit with Reese Witherspoon.

In regards to relationships and love, Sophia Vergara married her childhood sweetheart Joe Gonzalez at the age of 18 and gave birth to their son Manolo two years later. The couple divorced in 1993. In 2005, the actress was rumored to be dating actor Tom Cruise. In 2012, she got engaged to longtime boyfriend and New York businessman Nick Loeb. The celebrity couple called it quits in May 2014. Shortly after their break- up, she began dating Joe Manganiello of True Blood and Magic Mike fame. In December 2014, the famous couple announced their celebrity engagement after five months together, and were married November 2015 in Palm Beach.

Kanye West

Yeezus has entered the building! Before the Grammy-winning rapper and successful producer proclaimed himself the “God,” he was just your average boy from Atlanta, Georgia. Born on June 8, 1977, he was brought into a family of creativity, with his father being an award-winning photographer and his mother, an English professor. At the age of three, his parents divorced, and he moved to Chicago where he grew up. After high school, he attended one year at Chicago State University before dropping out to pursue a music career. By 1998, he was already producing for well-known artists like Jermaine Dupri and Foxy Brown.

Then came his big break: Well-known rapper Jay-Z hired West to produce songs for his album The Blueprint, which sold over 420,000 copies in the first week alone. While producing artists including Ludacris and Beyonce, he produced a demo and started shopping it around. In 2002, he signed with Roc-a- fella Records and began working in the studio. His first album The College Dropout was released in 2004 and sold 2.4 million copies. West’s later albums soared to the top of the charts as well, and he has won a total of 21 Grammy’s, making him one of the most-awarded artists of all time. Despite his success, he’s no stranger to controversy and is constantly being called out by the media for his bad behavior.

It’s hard to imagine that the rapper has time for a relationship and love life, but had several celebrity exes before settling down with his dream girl Kim Kardashian. In 2006, West was engaged to Alexis Phifer, but after two years, they called off the celebrity wedding; his album 808s and Heartbreak was partly inspired by their celebrity break-up. In 2009, he introduced the voluptuous beauty Amber Rose to the world. Both had a unique taste in fashion, which made for some interesting red carpet photos. After the famous couple broke up, he was rumored to be with models and . Finally, in 2012, West asked Kardashian on a movie and dinner date. The two had been longtime friends, and once they started dating, Hollywood went crazy. They welcomed daughter North into the world in June 2013, married in Florence, Italy in May 2014, and welcome son Saint in December 2015.

Charlie White

Charlie White is an American ice dancer who, along with longtime partner , won the gold medal at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. They have been a team since 1997, having the longest lasting team relationship in the United States. He appeared on the reality TV show , where he was partnered with Sharna Burgess and competed against Davis. He ultimately came in fifth place, while Davis took home the win. Currently, Charlie White studies at the University of Michigan. He became engaged to his celebrity love and now wife Tanith Belbin (also an ice dancer) in 2014, and in our celebrity video interview, he revealed his spring 2015 wedding date!

Jessica White

Jessica White is an American supermodel, best known for her appearances in Sports Illustrated. The model was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and attended Kensington High School. At the age of 13, she was scouted based on her good looks and went on to attend Personal Best modeling school. By the age of 16, she booked her first editorial gig with Vogue and was later signed to IMG Models. Since then, White has modeled for a number of publications and has even tried her hand at acting with roles in Big Momma’s House 2 and music videos such as Jay-Z’s Change Clothes, ’s The Sweetest Love and ’s Neighbors Know My Name. She has also been featured on the highly rated reality TV show America’s Next Top Model, alongside supermodel . Her most recent appearance is on E!’s reality TV show, Famously Single, which centers around eight single celebrities living in a house together with the goal of mending their broken hearts and relationship issues.

The top model is infamous for her high profiledcelebrity relationships. She has dated Sean Penn, Terrell Owens, Ne-Yo and Nick Cannon to name a few. Despite having dated men in the past, White is seen in Famously Single teasers having a fling with fellow co-star Somaya Reece. The celebrity couple has not revealed whether or not they were in an actual relationship, however, audiences will learn the truth in later episodes. Regardless of who White ends up with, she can take with her the lessons she’s learned and apply them to her celebrity relationships in the future.

Prince William The royal family has always made headlines. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, was born on June 21, 1982 to Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales. Prince William is second in line to succeed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, after his father. He obtained his degree from the University of St. Andrews, where he met his future wife, Kate Middleton. He also enjoyed a gap year, during which he traveled to Chile, Belize, Tanzania, and Kenya, where he has lived and has spent many holidays. He is trained to be a lieutenant in the Blues and Royals Regiment and a pilot in the British military. In September 2013, the prince ended seven- and-a-half years of full-time service with the British Armed Forces.

During his time at university, Prince William’s private life became the subject of media speculation, especially when it came to his celebrity relationship with Kate Middleton, who was one of his flatmates. The famous couple began dating in 2003, and in 2007, it was reported that they split, even though she continued to attend royal parties. The couple then announced their celebrity engagement in 2010, and Middleton showed off her beautiful sapphire engagement ring, which belonged to Princess Diana. Their celebrity wedding took place in 2011 and was televised for all to see. Their first child, Prince George, was born in July 2013, and their second child, Princess Charlotte, was born in May 2015.

Karell Williams

Karell Williams is an American dancer turned television actor. Most recently Williams starred in the Starz miniseries Flesh and Bone, a fictional depiction of the drama-filled world of professional ballet dancers. In the series, Williams played the role of Trey, a trendy and competitive dancer who isn’t afraid to go after what he wants. Originally from Miami, the dancer decided to move to New York so he could study at Juilliard. While at the prestigious conservatory, he studied dance under the instruction of premier ballet director Lawrence Rhodes. He then earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in 2007 and accelerated his career in dance theatre performing in notable productions at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and American Ballet Theater.

In an exclusive celebrity interview, Williams opened up about his transition from dancing to acting. Aside from making wise career decisions, Williams offered great relationship advice and dating tips, citing President Obama as inspiration for his relationship philosophy, saying, “If Obama can tuck in his kids and give Michelle a kiss goodnight, then I have no excuse!” In his own words, relationships require authenticity and prioritization to succeed and he says dates work best when kept simple.

Robin Williams It was the twinkle in his eyes that made Robin Williams so special. He could get away with saying or doing just about anything and could make anyone have a side-pinching, eye- watering, knee-slapping, uncontrollable laugh. The actor and comedian was born on July 21, 1951 and was known for his fast- paced performances. After developing his improvisational style as a stand-up comedian, he landed his own television show, Mork and Mindy, which ran for four seasons. He then moved into leading film parts, including The World According to Garp, America in Moscow on the Hudson, Good Morning Vietnam, Patch Adams, Jumanji, The Bicentennial Man, the classic Mrs. Doubtfire, and many more. After three previous nominations, he won an Academy Award for best supporting role in Good Will Hunting.

Although his career was taking off, personally, Williams was struggling. He developed a drug and alcohol addiction while working on the sitcom Mork and Mindy and would continue to deal with this issue for more than two decades. He also became very promiscuous and unfaithful to his wife, actress Valerie Velardi, taking part in several romantic relationships and love with other women while still married. Eventually, the two divorced in 1998, and a year later, he married his son’s nanny, Marsha Garces. The couple had a daughter Zelda and a son Cody. In 2008, Robin Williams started touring for his one- man stand-up comedy show,Weapons of Self Destruction, focusing on “social and political absurdities.” That same year, he and Garces filed for celebrity divorce after 19 years together. The comedian put all of his energy and effort into his sold-out shows, but health problems would hinder the comedian. Several months into his tour, he began experiencing shortness of breath. The complications led him to cancel many performances, and he ended up undergoing heart surgery. While he was recovering, he returned to the big screen, playing Teddy Roosevelt in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. He soon began a celebrity romance with Susan Schneider and married her in 2010.

Sadly, on August 11, 2014, Robin Williams was found dead in his California home at age 63. According to a press release issued by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, he committed suicide by hanging, and there were several cuts found on his left wrist. A toxicology report showed no alcohol or illegal drugs in his system. His wife later revealed that her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, which he had not discussed publicly. The whole world mourned the news of his death, but he will live on in his movies and in the hearts of those who loved him.

Reese Witherspoon When we think of Reese Witherspoon, we think of a beautiful blonde with a sweet Southern accent. The daughter of a physician and a nurse, the actress was born in Louisiana on March 22, 1972. She grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where she was a debutant and went to an all-girls private school. Her life changed when she decided to answer an extras casting call in her local paper. She ended up getting the lead in the film The Man on the Moon at just 14 years old. She went on to establish herself as a talented actress in movies like Pleasantville, Election, and Cruel Intentions.

While filming Cruel Intentions, she began exploring an off-set celebrity romance with co-star Ryan Phillippe, whom she first met at her 21st birthday party. The couple married in 1999 and welcomed two children together: daughter Ava Elizabeth and son Deacon Reese. As the actress continued to soar in her career, she landed the role that made her a household name: Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, a surprise box office success. She soon proved her true talents in Walk the Line as country singer June Carter Cash. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning her an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for her work. As her professional life was at its peak, her personal one was not doing so well. Witherspoon and Phillippe announced their separation in 2006 and filed forcelebrity divorce the next year.

Since then, Reese Witherspoon has appeared in several films, including Rendition, Penelope, Four Christmases, and Water for Elephants, starring next to heartthrobs like Jake Gyllenhaal, Vince Vaughn, and Robert Pattinson. Although she did have a short relationship and love with Gyllenhaal and there were rumors about her and Pattinson, Witherspoon found her soul mate in Hollywood agent Jim Toth. After three years of dating, the celebrity couple tied the knot in 2011 and then welcomed baby boy Tennessee James. Since giving birth, she has starred in This Means War, Mud, Devil’s Knot, and most recently, Wild, which earned her a Golden Globe and Oscar nod. She has also extended her career to producing with movies like Gone Girl and Wild.

Angela Zatopek Angela Zatopek is a journalist that has worked as a sideline reporter for networks such as Fox and CBS College Sports. Zatopek gained national attention when she won the 2012 Miss Texas USA crown, and went on to appear on NBC’s reality dating show, Ready for Love, the following year. The media guru was Ben Patton’s final pick in the season finale ofReady for Love, and she even accepted his wedding proposal in front of her family and TV crew, becoming the hottest celebrity couple at the time. Her win was a surprise to reality TV viewers since she stuck to her Christian values and was the only woman out of 36 that voiced her wishes to remain abstinent until marriage. Although Zatopek was the winner of the show, this celebrity couple ended their celebrity engagement shortly after the season finale aired nearly a year later.

Aside from reality TV, the 27-year old reporter has appeared on PrimeTime Boxing, The 700 Club and is rumored to have the role of a character named Melanie in the filmUntitled 3D Horror, which is set to air in 2017. Zatopek also owns a faith-based jewelry line named Eleváre Collection, and can be seen on CBN News. Zatopek is happily single and will remain abstinent until she finds the man she is meant to marry.