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Chris Rock • The comedian’s long career continues apace as he’s earned thumbs-up reviews for the recent film Top Five, which he directed and starred in, about a comedian trying to revive his career as a serious actor (his “funniest movie in years, if not ever,” one critic raved). Since Rock broke into the comedy big leagues in the ’90s on Saturday Night Live, he has become known for stand-up routines that include irreverent, profanityladen riffs on race, relationships and politics. Despite his edgy humor (or because of it), he’s a mainstream success by anyone’s measure: Rock has hosted the Oscars; been declared “the funniest man in America” by Time; starred in his own TV show, Everybody Hates Chris; and won four Emmys. “It’s a great life,” he’s said. “I wouldn’t trade it with anybody. Except maybe Will Smith.” —Christina Ianzito
Dr. Dre FEBRUARY 18 His $620 million income has the rap impresario topping Forbes’ latest list of HipHop Cash Kings.
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Sarah Jessica Parker MARCH 25 Still acts in romcoms, next as an uptight mom in All Roads Lead to Rome.
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John Grisham FEBRUARY 8 Legal-thriller mastermind says his goal is to begin a book every January 1, finish it by July 1.
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Bruce Willis MARCH 19 Action hero plays a rock singer in the April comedy Rock the Kasbah, with Bill Murray.
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Reba McEntire MARCH 28 Country icon supports the If Trees Could Sing conservation effort—says she loves pin oaks.
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Mia Farrow FEBRUARY 9 UNICEF goodwill ambassador, devoted to helping kids in Africa, stays out of the limelight.
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92 AARP THE MAGAZINE / Real Possibilities
ILLUSTRATION BY SEAN McCABE