Who Am I?

Can you name the well-known personalities from the clues they give?

1. A writer, I was born in Yorkshire in 1943. My debut novel, Union Street, was published in 1982. I am best known for my historical fiction, particularly the Regeneration trilogy, the final part of which won the 1995 Booker Prize.

2. A singer, I was born in Los Angeles in 1977. I became the first white male solo artist since George Michael to top the US R&B Singles chart with my single Lost Without U. My controversial 2013 single, Blurred Lines, is one of the most downloaded songs in UK chart history.

3. An actress, I was born in California in 1958. I briefly trained as a court stenographer. My first major film role was in Grease 2 in 1982, and my subsequent films include The Fabulous Baker Boys and Dangerous Liaisons. 4. An art critic, I was born in 1931 and brought up in London. I was known for my caustic remarks and affected manner. My television appearances included The Naked Pilgrim and I wrote regularly for The Evening Standard.

5. A singer, I was born in Texas in 1982. My singles have included Because Of You and Behind These Hazel Eyes, and my last studio album was entitled Meaning Of Life. I was the winner of the first series of the TV talent show American Idol.

6. An actor, I was born in Texas in 1970. I am distantly related to the playwright Tennessee Williams. My films include Before Sunrise and Dead Poets Society, and I was once married to Uma Thurman.