2. Paul Rudd

2. Paul Rudd

Unless you've purposefully skipped going to the movies for the last two decades, it's hard not to know who Paul Rudd is. Starring alongside such comedic giants as Will Ferrell in "Anchorman" or Steve Carell in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", this New Jersey native has a knack for pulling off the "nerdy best friend" role with ease. But supporting roles are becoming a thing of the past for Rudd. More recent gigs such as "I Love You Man" (2009), "This Is 40" (2012), and "Ant-Man" (2015) have thrust him onto the big screen as the leading character.

Paul Rudd doesn't just specialize in portraying big names and blockbuster characters however. He also has a big heart. Rudd is a proud supporter of the Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY), which is a nonprofit group that supports young people who struggle with stuttering. A 2012 article in Vanity Fair magazine explains that Rudd began supporting the cause after portraying a character in a play who struggled with stuttering.

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Did You Know...

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Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.

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On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.

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One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.

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Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.

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