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She's been the leading lady in such iconic films as "Ghostbusters," "Alien" and "Avatar" and her career spans more than three decades.

Sigourney Weaver was born in New York City in 1949 and had an early leg up in the acting world. Her father was an NBC television executive and her mother was a well-known English actress.

One of Weaver's first roles was in Woody Allen's 1977 comedy "Annie Hall," but it was two years later in 1979 that she gained international fame for role in the successful "Alien" move franchise.

Other well-known films include "Gorilla's in the Mist" and "Working Girl."

In 2009, Weaver starred in the acclaimed television movie "Prayers for Bobby" which was also nominated for numerous prestigious awards.

The film is based on the true life story of Bobby Griffith who killed himself due to his mother's religious intolerance towards his sexuality.

Weaver has long been an advocate for gay rights and is out promoting the release to DVD of the 2009 film.

Here's your chance to quiz Sigourney Weaver.

Please leave your questions for Weaver below and be sure to include where you're writing from.

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With their signature style and unforgettable sound, Duran Duran left an indelible imprint on the world of pop music.

Songs such as "Notorious" and "When you're hungry" topped the UK charts and turned the group in an international icon of the 1980s.

But their story didn't stop there.

In the last three decades, the group has sold more than 80 million albums, collaborating with some of the inudstry's biggest names and performing mammoth shows around the world for enduring fans.

This month, Duran Duran is joining forces with legendary music producer Mark Ronson.

In their 13th album entitled "All you need is now"

Here's your chance to have your questions answered by Duran Duran.

Please leave your questions for them below and be sure to include where you're writing from.

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The downfall could not have been more dramatic. After one of the shortest tenures of Downing Street for almost 50 years - Gordon Brown ended his term as UK prime minister in May of this year.

The move was inevitable after the center-right Conservative party beat Labour in the general election, ending 13 years of rule by the center-left party.

Brown had a rocky term as Prime Minister and had to lead the country through one of the worst financial downturns in history. The tough economic conditions were in stark contrast to the years he spent as Chancellor of the Exchequer during the economic boom of the 90s.

Brown, who stepped down as leader of the Labour party in May is now out with a new book called "Beyond the Crash: Overcoming the First Crisis of Globalization."

The book offers insights into the events that led to the financial crisis and the reaction of world leaders. Brown also provides measures that he believes the world should adopt in order to maintain fiscal stability.

Here's your chance to have your questions answered by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Please leave your questions for Brown below and be sure to tell us where you're writing from.

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American actress Daryl Hannah may be well-known for her role in films like "Blade Runner," "Wall Street" and "Kill Bill," but she's now focusing her attention on climate change.

Hannah will be our special Connector of the Day from Cancun, Mexico where the next UN climate talk summit is currently taking place.

She'll be answering all your questions on the role she is playing to help come up with an agreement on solving the world's environmental problems.

CNN's Becky Anderson will be alongside Hannah in Cancun and will pose your important questions to her on Monday so please leave them below and be sure to include where you're writing from.

You can also send in your questions via Becky's Twitter at www.twitter.com/BeckyCNN or via our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cnnconnect.

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Since the release of sensitive U.S. documents began earlier this week from whistle-blower website WikiLeaks, governments around the world have been playing damage control to contain the release of politically sensitive information.

The site began publishing some of the more than 250,000 diplomatic cables from U.S. embassies around the world, spawning sharp condemnation from the White House and congressional leaders.

"The cables show the U.S. spying on its allies and the U.N.; turning a blind eye to corruption and human rights abuse in 'client states'; backroom deals with supposedly neutral countries; and lobbying for U.S. corporations," the site's editor-in-chief and spokesman, Julian Assange, said in a statement released Sunday evening.

"This document release reveals the contradictions between the U.S.'s public persona and what it says behind closed doors - and shows that if citizens in a democracy want their governments to reflect their wishes, they should ask to see what's going on behind the scenes."

Since the diplomatic cables began being released, the documents have provided a unique insight into the way America conducts diplomacy around the world and what it really thinks of world leaders behind closed doors.

Some of the cables shed light on China's view toward North Korea the war in Afghanistan as well as allegations that Secretary of State Hilary Clinton ordered diplomats to spy on members of the United Nations.

As WikiLeaks continue to release more documents each day, we want to know what you think.

Was it right that Wikileaks released these documents or did they go too far? Should the public be allowed to know what goes on behind closed doors or does it risk damaging relationships with countries?

Please leave your comments below and be sure to tell us where you're writing from.

Tune in on Friday December 2 at 2100 London, 2200 CET and 1600 EST for our special report on Connect the World as we investigate the global ramifications of WikiLeaks.

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His name may not sound familiar, but you'll most likely recognize him from a raft of critically acclaimed films.

Benin born Djimon Hounsou has been nominated for two best supporting actor Academy awards for his roles in "In America" and "Blood Diamond."

Hounson grew up in Benin until he emigrated to France at the age of 13 with his brother. After establishing himself as a model and aspiring actor, Hounson moved to the U.S. in 1990.

Hounsou made his film debut that same year when he appeared alongside Sandra Bernhard in "Without you I'm nothing." Since then he's appeared in a number of high grossing movies including "Gladiator," "Amistad," and "The Island."

The actor will soon be out with a new film alongside co-stars Helen Mirren, Russell Brand and Chris Cooper called "The Tempest." The adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most well known thrillers is sure to be a big hit at the cinemas this Christmas.

Here's your chance to have your questions answered by Djimon Hounsou.

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