Not exactly the hype and style of the United States but Germany does have its famous stars alive and well today. A few internationally well known or popular. They range from those active in politics, design, modelling, acting, sports or even top ranking religious personalities.

They include Angela Merkel, Heidi Klum, Claudia Schiffer, Steffi Graf, Boris Becker, Michael Schumacher, Til Schweiger, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Nena and Pope Benedict XVI.