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What's in the Stars for the Stars? Celeb Birthdays of the Week

From Madonna to Steve Carell, see what the stars born between August 16-August 22 can tell you about the sign of Leo (11 Photos)

Lisa Rosman on Aug 16, 2010 at 4:45AM

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What's in the Stars for the Stars? Celeb Birthdays of the Week

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Madonna

Born: August 16, 1958

Like her or not, Madonna Louise Ciccone is the most influential woman in entertainment -- and the ultimate Leo for all ages. A cutting-edge, self-invented artist who is at least as brilliant a business woman as she is a singer, dancer, producer and actress, the Grammy-winning, multiplatinum recording artist embodies the tenacious, radiant leadership of those born this week. As they mature, lions learn to more constructively direct their inner fire. Though the mother of four notoriously thrived on pushing the envelope when she was young, in her later life she has focused on spiritual enlightenment and, most recently, international activism in a way that can inspire us all.

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