Photos: Get to know the Season 18 'Dancing With the Stars' cast

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Photos: Get to know the Season 18 'Dancing With the Stars' cast

Photos: Get to know the Season 18 'Dancing With the Stars' cast

NeNe Leakes, 46: The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star is also known for her acting roles on "Glee" and "The New Normal."

Danica McKellar, 39: The actress is best known for her rtole as Winnie Cooper in the '80s show "The Wonder Years" and later as the author of math books geared toward girls.

Drew Carey, 55: The actor is best known for his self-titled sitcom and as the current host of "The Price Is Right."

Billy Dee Williams, 76: The actor is best known for his role as Lando Calrissian in the "Star Wars" movies and has also acted in "Mahogany," "Lady Sings the Blues" and other classics.

James Maslow, 23: He is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon show "Big Time Rush" and singing in the band of the same name.

Diana Nyad, 64: In 2013, the swimmer became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the aid of a shark cage.

Sean Avery, 33: The hockey player scored goals with the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers and, since retiring from hockey, has worked as a model and in advertising.

Candace Cameron Bure, 37: The actress is best known for her role as DJ Tanner on the '90s sitcom "Full House."

Cody Simpson, 17: The Australian pop singer is best known for his album "Paradise" and dating Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Gigi Hadad.

Charlie White: Along with partner Meryl Davis, won the first US gold medal for ice dancing at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Meryl Davis: Along with partner Charlie White, won the first US gold medal for ice dancing at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Amy Purdy: The Para Olympics snowboarder is a double amputee who went on to become a world champion in adaptive snowboarding. She is also a motivational speaker.

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NeNe Leakes, 46: The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star is also known for her acting roles on "Glee" and "The New Normal."

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