All by herself
By Meg Grant, March 2008
Troubled marriage behind her, Hilary Swank keeps facing life's obstacles – and coming out on top.
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Before there was a war on terror, there was Charlie Wilson's War
By Meg Grant, March 2008
A conversation with Tom Hanks and the congressman he plays.

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Keeping the Faith
By David Hochman, February 2008
For Denzel Washington, it's not about fame and fortune.
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Africa's Son
By Matebello Motloung, January 2008
Award-winning Nigerian actor and director Akin Omotoso makes films about stories he can 'defend'. He talks about his work, shunning stereotypes and why he is fazed by fame
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A checkup with Ellen Pompeo
December 2007
What it's like to play Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey's Anatomy
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Back in the game
By Lyndon Stambler, November 2007
It's not always easy being Kelsey Grammer. But he hasn't stopped laughing
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Princess of Africa
By Heather Dugmore, October 2007
Songstress Yvonne Chaka Chaka has launched herself on a new venture: fighting the scourge of malaria throughout the continent.
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More than a woman
By Meg Grant, September 2007
He's played a disco stud and a cold-blooded killer. So what's he doing in a dress?
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Lebo live!
By Diane Coetzer, August 2007
Poet, performer, presenter and producer . . . Lebogang Mashile is a powerful South African voice
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Mama!
By Sara Davidson, July 2007
Plus one sexy dad, four adorable kids, and a family going global.
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Closer to Home
By Diane Weathers, June 2007
Oscar winner Halle Berry is ready for her next big role: being a mum
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The Real Mr Bean
By Richard Barber , April 2007
Face to face with Rowan Atkinson: meet the quiet man behind the world's favourite accident-prone misfit
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Lucky Drew
By Sara Davidson, March 2007
The famous funny girl on why she feels so fortunate
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Will Power
By Meg Grant, February 2007
He's a one-man entertainment industry with an unshakable belief that he can accomplish anything
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"When I'm 64"
By Line Abrahamian, April 2006
Reader's Digest spoke with Paul McCartney about his new music, John Lennon and why even boys from Liverpool sometimes cry.
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