2025 Celebrities

Quincy is iconic for his unparalleled talent – 28 Grammys and 80 nominations, collaborations with the likes of Frank Sinatra and producing legends such as Michael Jackson. But to my family and to our Down syndrome community he was equally known for his love for Sophia and all our children with Down syndrome who he often spoke about with conviction: “These children aren’t broken, they just need a leg up, the chance to reach their God-given potential.”

Kevin Iannucci was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has quickly distinguished himself as one of today’s most sought-after young talents with Down syndrome, with an impressive body of work that has earned him a reputation as a favorite among prestigious directors.

Jane Lynch is a five-time Emmy, two-time SAG Award, and Golden Globe Winner. Most recently she can be seen in her Emmy nominated performance of Sazz Pataki in Only Murders In The Building. She co-starred on the award-winning comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as well as hosts NBC’s hit game show The Weakest Link, now beginning on FOX in fall 2025. She recently reprised her role as Constance Carmell in the rebooted series Party Down and stared as Mrs. Rosie Brice in Broadway’s first revival of the classic musical Funny Girl. She is well known for her Emmy winning role as host of Hollywood Game Night, her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee.

Two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and respected actors. Throughout the 2000s, he appeared largely in independent films, including Dahmer and Neo Ned. Shortly thereafter, he began starring in blockbuster features, earning critical acclaim for his roles in The Hurt Locker (Academy Award nomination for Best Actor) and The Town (Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor).

Jessica Biel is an Emmy-nominated actor and producer known for her acclaimed roles in “The Sinner,” “Limetown,” “The Illusionist,” “Candy” and dozens of feature films and series. As a producer and co-founder of Iron Ocean, Biel’s work includes the anthology series “The Sinner,” which earned her Emmy, Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award nominations for Best Actress. Iron Ocean was founded with the mission to tell stories that enhance female voices for all audiences and produced the record-breaking series “Cruel Summer”.

John C. McGinley’s path to stardom is a story that reads like a classic Hollywood script. While an understudy in New York in the Circle-In-The-Square production of John Patrick Shanley’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, he was spotted by director Oliver Stone and soon after was cast in Platoon, the first of a long list of collaborations between Stone and McGinley which includes Wall Street, Talk Radio, Born on the Fourth of July, Nixon, and Any Given Sunday. John C. is an audience favorite for his hilarious portrayal of ‘Dr. Perry Cox’ in the Emmy-nominated medical comedy series, Scrubs, which ran for nine seasons and continues to be a fan favorite!  Next up for John C. is reprising his role as Dr. Cox in the Scrubs reboot, currently in production.

Amanda Booth is a model, actress, and producer who stars in the feature films Private Road (directed by Lionel Wigram) and In Memoriam (directed by Rob Burnett), alongside Marc Maron, Sharon Stone, and Lily Gladstone. Known for her work on Westworld, Maron, and Hot in Cleveland, Amanda has built a two-decade international modeling career while championing inclusion in media.

Alexis Floyd is a proud daughter of Erie Nation territory in Cleveland, Ohio, and now resides on the unseated land of the Chumash People in Los Angeles, California. Film/TV: Grey’s Anatomy (ABC/Hulu), Inventing Anna (Shonda Rhimes/Netflix, EMMYⓇ and NAACP Nominated), The Good Fight (CBS), The Bold Type (Freeform), Life’s Poison (dir. Malcolm D. Lee). Off-Broadway: Fetch Clay, Make Man (dir. Debbie Allen, Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre), PS (Ars Nova, dir. Teddy Bergman), If Sand Were Stone (Theatre Row, dir. Tyler Thomas); Mitad Del Mundo (LaMama Theatre, dir. Danya Taymor). BFA in Musical Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University; Cleveland Institute of Music; Cleveland School of Ballet; Karamu House of Cleveland. Original music streaming on all platforms. Say Her Name.

James Day Keith is a multi-sport Special Olympics athlete competing in basketball, track, soccer, skiing and power lifting, from North Andover, Massachusetts. He might be a familiar face if you’ve spent much time on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. In addition to taking classes, he works in the cafe in the Spurk Building. He is attending community college while working part-time and volunteering in the community.

Matthew Von Der Ahe, from Los Angeles, California, is a classically trained actor who started his training at age 7. Two years later he landed his first part on Yo Gabba Gabba’s episode, the Band. Most recently he can be seen playing Craig in the movie, Champions, directed by Bobby Farrelly. He can also be seen in the movie Secret Lives of Dorks and on the television show, Weeds.

An inspiration to all, Lauren Potter has proven herself to be a woman of strength and character. When professionals told her she “couldn’t” or “wouldn’t,” she worked harder – sometimes to the point of exhaustion. Barriers and limitations put before her became a personal challenge to let people know she is worthy of high ideals and capable of great expectations. Appointed by President Barack Obama as a member of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, which provides advice about intellectual disabilities to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Anthony Hill was born in Springfield, Missouri, and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. He played college football and minored in Theatre at Oklahoma State University before graduating as an Academic All-American. He pivoted from aspirations of football to acting and moved to Los Angeles shortly after college.

He found early success with commercials and modeling, which eventually led to roles in film and television. He has appeared in shows like NCIS, How To Get Away With Murder, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and This Is Us among others. He is currently a main cast member on ABC’s primetime drama Grey’s Anatomy, where he plays “Dr. Winston Ndugu.”

Sarah Bock stars as Miss Huang in the second season of Apple TV+’s Emmy-nominated series Severance and appears as Gracie in Hulu’s upcoming Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Sarah discovered her love of acting at a young age and has been pursuing it ever since.

Max Carver, a native of San Francisco, initially gained recognition for his role in the popular TV series Desperate Housewives. His career encompasses a range of film and television projects, including appearances in Teen Wolf, The Office, and The Batman. Max continues to be active in the entertainment industry, also exploring his talents as a writer and producer.

Actress Shelly Hennig continues to build a name for herself in Hollywood as a fan favorite with her varied characters and projects. She can currently be seen as the powerhouse female lead ‘Ava Winters’ in Netflix’s global top ten hit Obliterated, a laugh-out-loud, action-packed dramedy series from the creators of Cobra Kai. Already this year, she has starred in three films: Teen Wolf: The Movie for Paramount +; rom-com The List for Universal All-Access; and indie comedy Gatlopp. Up next, she’ll be seen in two indie thrillers: Cult Killer, opposite Alice Eve and Antonio Banderas, and Fluxx.

Niko Terho can be seen playing “Lucas Adams” on Season 19 of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. His character is a likable charmer who doesn’t have the grades to match his aspirations as a surgeon. Prior to this, Niko appeared in his first feature, Freeform’s The Thing About Harry, playing the title role which he booked mere weeks after participating in the ABC Discovers Showcase in late 2019. Niko was raised in Barbados by a Bajan mother and Finnish father until the age of 15 when he was recruited to play professional soccer in England. At the age of 18 he moved to New York to pursue his true passion of acting.

Beverley Mitchell is best known for her role as Lucy Camden in the beloved series 7th Heaven, which holds the record for the longest-running family drama in television history. With 11 seasons under its belt, the show remains a cherished classic. Recently, Beverley has reconnected with her castmates through her podcast, Catching Up with the Camdens, where they revisit memorable moments from the series.

Kim Christiansen grew up in Colorado and graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her first job was as a writer and associate producer for the 6AM news at 9News. She went on to work as a writer for the late newscasts and eventually made the transition to general assignment reporter. Her first anchor position was on the weekend morning news.

Phil comes to 9NEWS with 30 years of broadcasting experience, most recently, as a correspondent and anchor with ABC News in New York. Before that, Phil reported and anchored for local stations in New York City, Boston, Miami and Idaho Falls.

Brittany is a proud 3rd generation Colorado native, in her fifth season as a Denver Broncos Cheerleader. She spent two years on the University of Colorado Dance Team and one year as a Denver Outlaws Dancer. She is honored to have volunteered with numerous organizations such as National Sports Center for the Disabled, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, and Children’s Hospital Colorado. She currently works as a caregiver for her grandfather with Parkinson’s disease. She is deeply committed to giving back to her community and fostering inclusive environments where all individuals can thrive!

Sophia is in her 5th season with the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, and her 3rd season as a captain. She graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. As a kindergarten teacher, her passion to work with children pairs perfectly with the Denver Broncos’ efforts in the community. Sophia specifically enjoys all her time spent at Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. She also has a master’s degree in sports administration, supporting her passion for sports and inclusion. She coaches high school JV, Varsity, and Unified dance teams and is proud to provide a space for those of all abilities to show off their love for dance.