Actors:
* Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Samoan): A Hollywood superstar known for action films and comedies.
* Jason Momoa (Hawaiian): Famous for portraying Aquaman in the DC Extended Universe.
* Temuera Morrison (Maori): Known for his role as Jango Fett in the Star Wars universe.
* Manu Feildel (French Polynesian): A chef and TV personality, known for his work on MasterChef Australia.
* Ossie Davis (Samoan): A well-known actor and playwright.
Musicians:
* Bruno Mars (Filipino and Puerto Rican ancestry, but his mother is from Hawaii): A Grammy-winning pop star.
* Taika Waititi (Maori): An acclaimed filmmaker, known for Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit.
* Henry Rollins (Samoan): A musician, actor, and writer.
* Mark Tui (Samoan): A musician and former rugby player.
* Tonganoxie (Tongan): A singer and songwriter.
Athletes:
* Jonah Lomu (Tongan): Legendary rugby player.
* Sonny Bill Williams (Samoan and Tongan): Rugby union and rugby league player.
* Israel Folau (Tongan): Former Australian rugby player.
* Venus and Serena Williams (African American and Polynesian ancestry): Professional tennis players.
* Joe Williams (Samoan): American football player.
Politicians:
* Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi (Samoan): Former Prime Minister of Samoa.
* Dame Tariana Turia (Maori): Former Minister of Maori Affairs in New Zealand.
* Eni Faleomavaega (Samoan): Former US Representative for American Samoa.
Other:
* Moana: (Fictional character from the Disney film Moana) - A Polynesian princess and navigator.
* Neil deGrasse Tyson: (African American and Puerto Rican ancestry, but his grandmother was from Samoa) - A renowned astrophysicist.
This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many more Polynesian individuals who have achieved success in various fields. It's important to remember that Polynesian culture is diverse and rich, and its influence extends beyond the Pacific Islands.