Possible Clues:

• “Fear of Flying” author Jong
• Heath family shrub
• 'Smallville' actress Durance
• 'Buss It' rapper Banks
• NBC's "Weekend Today" co-anchor Hill
• Soapy role of note
• Woman's fine article
• Plant seen in US, but not before noon
• Heath — one Conservative in a long time
• Jong or Durance