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Coolio
In August 1995, Coolio dropped the single “Gangsta’s Paradise.”
Bruce Springsteen
The Boss showed just how much he deserved his title in 1995.
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Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks was a busy man in 1995.
Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer topped the box office in 1995 with the June 16 release ofBatman Forever.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey was box office gold in 1995.
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Pierce Brosnan
Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan.
The actor became 007 for the first time with the 1995 release ofGoldenEye.
The James Bond movie brought in $352.19 million and launched the Brit’s turn as the famed spy.
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Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon struck gold in 1995.
The beloved actress won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 1995 Emmys.
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