Author: Ocean Blue Magazine

Cameron Diaz was born in San Diego, California. Her mother has English, Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry. Her father came from a Cuban family of Spanish origin.

Self-described as an adventurous, independent and tough kid, Diaz left home at 16 and for the next five years lived in such varied locales as Japan, Australia, Mexico, Morocco, and Paris.

The actress’ many accomplishments include publishing a number one New York Times bestseller titled The Body Book where she shared her formula for becoming happier, healthier, and stronger.

Diaz is now married to musician Benji Madden, having tied the knot in January at an intimate ceremony at the actress’ Beverly Hills home. The couple said ‘I do’ in front of guests that included Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lionel Richie, Toni Collette and Judd Apatow.

In 20 years she has performed in 32 movies and brought in three billion dollars at the box office.

Her name is at the top of virtually every list of Hollywood’s sexiest actresses. She is one of filmdom’s hottest properties and most sought after actresses – a superstar living the Hollywood dream.

“Nobody Is Better Than
Cameron Diaz. Nobody”– Esquire

The Last Great Actor

Shooting to prominence as the swooned over Dr. Doug Ross on the television series ER, his mixture of stunning good looks and on and off-screen charm secured George Clooney a place amongst the world’s sought after stars.

His stellar television success led to success in feature flicks such as Tarantino’s From Dusk Till Dawn, One Fine Day with Michelle Pfeiffer, The Peacemaker with Nicole Kidman and Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin; all of which rocketed him to superstar status and opened the door to highly acclaimed film roles.

He has been nominated for numerous Oscars and Golden Globes and has received many accolades from the entertainment industry internationally. He received his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in O Brother, Where Art Thou? and his first Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor in Syriana. In the 2011 film The Descendants, he earned the Golden Globe for Best Actor. In 2012 he received his second Oscar as co-producer of the Best Picture of the Year, the Ben Affleck-directed Argo. Subsequently we admired him in the box office smash hit Gravity.

We raised a lot of money because everybody loves George. They like me, they love him. And rightfully so. Not only is he an unbelievable actor, but he is one of those rare individuals who is at ease with everybody. He seems to occupy a constant state of grace, and uses his extraordinary talents on behalf of something truly important.”

– U.S. President Barack Obama

 

The latest Golden Globe awards honored Clooney with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award. In May, Disney releases Tomorrowland, an allage adventure about saving the world in which Clooney stars. And February 5, 2016 is the release date for his most recent collaboration with the renowned Coen Brothers on the film Hail Caesar, a comedy about the personal lives of actors in the 1950’s.

Clooney is an outspoken liberal who is a frequent target of right-wing politicos and personalities. Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, Clooney organized a fundraiser that featured dozens of Hollywood stars and raised more than $129 million US for the United Way. Since 2006, Clooney has increased his involvement in political and social causes. He supported Senator Barack Obama’s campaign in the 2008 presidential election and helped raise15 million US at the $40,000 per plate fundraising dinner for President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign held at Clooney’s L.A. residence.

“He’s handsome, he’s charming, he’s charismatic, he’s smart, he’s kind, he’s funny and talented. He’s an activist and a philanthropist and he looks really good in a suit. I could keep going but his head would get too big.”

-Sandra Bullock

GIVES HER ALL – ON SCREEN, IN LOVE, IN LIFE.

Salma Hayek, the Mexican film actress, director and producer, once had aspirations of becoming an Olympic gymnast competitor but after watching Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as a child she knew what she wanted to do.

She began her career starring in Teresa, the Mexican soap opera that made her famous in her home country. She left the show after two years and moved to the U.S. in pursuit of her dream. ”I WANTED TO MAKE MOVIES. THEY WEREN’T MAKING THE IN MEXICO. I WAS ON A ‘SOAP’ AND THAT’S NOT WHERE I WANTED TO BE.” In the U.S. she paid her dues with bit parts until her cinematic break opposite Antonio Banderas in 1995’s gun-heavy revenge flick, Desperado.

Hayek proclaimed a lack of quality roles for Latinas in Hollywood but instead of fading into stereotypical obscurity she gave it her all and created new roles. She co-produced and starred in Frida, which earned Hayek an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. As an executive producer, she helped shape the hit television series Ugly Betty, which made actress America Ferrera a household name and Emmy winner.

Hayek’s charitable work includes increasing awareness on both violence against women and discrimination against immigrants. She often speaks on subjects that relate to women. She is quoted as saying,

“I REALIZE NOW THAT I’VE HOPED TO BE GREAT – AS AN

ACTRESS, AS A MOTHER – BECAUSE I WANT TO EMBODY THE

GREATNESS OF WOMEN WHO DIDN’T GET TO BE ALL THEY

COULD HAVE BEEN. THEIR DIGNITY, THEIR COURAGE, AND

THEIR BRILLIANCE MAKE ME STRIVE TO BE BETTER. THEY’RE A PART OF ME.”

In September 2007, Hayek and French businessman François- Henri Pinault had a daughter, Valentina Paloma. Pinault and Hayek married on Valentine’s Day 2009. Pinault is CEO of Kering which represents fashion and luxury labels such as Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. Hayek considers herself a late bloomer and believes that ”success can happen at any time and at any age. You can get your body in shape like it’s never been before. You can have a spiritual awakening and discover a new side of yourself. And best of all, love can happen at any age. Life can just start to get exciting when you’re in your 40s and 50s. You have to believe that.”

WHAT IS IMPORTANT IS TO BELIEVE IN

SOMETHING SO STRONGLY THAT YOU’RE

NEVER DISCOURAGED

– Salma Hayeks

THERE’S A REFERENCE IN MODELING THAT CAPTURES A CERTAIN ERA: “B.C.,” AS IN “BEFORE CINDY.” CINDY CRAWFORD ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPERMODEL TALKS TO OCEAN BLUE ABOUT WORKING WITH ICONS, BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING AND AGING NOT JUST GRACEFULLY BUT SPECTACULARLY.

The all-American face with her iconic beauty mark has been in every major publication including Vogue, W, Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Allure and appeared on over a thousand magazine covers worldwide. She has graced the prestigious designer runways and been featured by virtually every top fashion designer including Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Calvin Klein.

She consistently ranks in the upper echelon on the World’s Sexiest People lists. In 1995, Forbes magazine named her the highest paid model on the planet ignited the fashion world when she appeared on the cover of Vogue at the tender age of 21, with her killer figure, signature birthmark, and otherworldly appeal. Crawford was a brand- savvy bombshell. Men wanted to be with her, women wanted to be her – or at least have a body like hers.

More than 25 years later, the entrepreneurial supermodel talks to Ocean Blue about working with icons, breaking the glass ceiling and aging not just gracefully but spectacularly.

The all-American face with her iconic beauty mark has been in every major publication including Vogue, W, Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Allure and appeared on over a thousand magazine covers worldwide. She has graced the prestigious designer runways and been featured by virtually every top fashion designer including Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Calvin Klein. She consistently ranks in the upper echelon on the World’s Sexiest People lists. In 1995, Forbes magazine named her the highest paid model on the planet.

The Illinois native’s achievements can be credited to her consistent professionalism and keen business savvy. Omega, Revlon and Pepsi offered long-term contracts recognizing that these attributes united with Crawford’s timeless beauty were a solid investment.

“I like to work. The self-esteem and satisfaction that I get from working makes me a better person, which makes me a better mom…”

Crawford is a devoted mother to her two children and continues to endorse a variety of entrepreneurial and charitable projects. In 2005, she created a line of beauty products with Jean-Louis Sebagh called Meaningful Beauty. She plans on continuing to develop her home accessory and furniture businesses as well as expanding her product range in the beauty industry.

“If I had to label my supermodel moment, I would say it was that Versace show when Naomi, Linda, Christy, and I all came out together. We had just done the George Michael video for “Freedom,” and George was in the front row, and we came out skipping and holding hands. It felt like the stars had aligned.”

Cindy Crawford first came to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula twenty- five years ago for a fashion photo shoot and is now a part-time resident. Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber teamed with longtime friend and business partner George Clooney to build stunning side-by-side oceanfront retreats where family and friends come together for holidays. The name of this compound, ‘Casamigos’ or House of Friends, says it all. It is also the brand name of Gerber’s and Clooney’s collective venture in award-winning premium Tequilas.

“Cindy changed the perception of the ‘sexy American girl’ from classic blue eyed blonde to a more sultry brunette with brains, charm, and professionalism to spare…”

– Michael Kors