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CNN Heroes: Sharing the spotlight

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(CNN) -- Some of us may think of movie stars and musicians as heroes. But as we continue our CNN Heroes series, we'd like to introduce you to the people they think of as heroes. We've asked some very familiar faces to share the spotlight.

Robert Duvall, Carmen Velasco and Lynne Patterson
Actor Robert Duvall's heroes are two women helping end poverty in Latin America.
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Kevin Bacon and Robin Maxwell
Actor Kevin Bacon's hero is a one-woman crusader hoping to end multiple sclerosis.
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Gloria Estefan and Marc Buoniconti
Singer Gloria Estefan's hero has turned his battle with paralysis into a nationwide campaign.
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Mira Sorvino and Maya Ajmera
Actress Mira Sorvino's hero is determined to help the world's neediest children.
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Ashley Judd and Kate Roberts
Actress Ashley Judd's hero combines business smarts and star power to fight AIDS.
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Julianne Moore and Tom and Peggy Lindsey
Actress Julianne Moore's heroes are working to find a cure for tuberous sclerosis.
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Forest Whitaker and Dr. Keith Black
Actor Forest Whitaker's hero is a top surgeon introducing young minds to his profession.
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LL Cool J and the Rev. Floyd Flake
Musician LL Cool J's hero helped transform the neighborhood of LL's youth.
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