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Juliette Lewis will celebrate her 50th birthday on June 21. Lewis is best known for her roles in dark classics such as 1991's 'Cape Fear' and 1996's 'From Dust Till Dawn.' Since 2021, she's been back in the spotlight with the mystery series 'Yellowjackets.'
Legendary voice actor and creator of popular cartoons such as 'Family Guy,' Seth MacFarlane is one of the most commonly-heard voices on television. The comedian will celebrate 50 revolutions around the sun on October 26.
German-American supermodel and media personality Heidi Klum is just as famous for her modeling career as she is for her bombastic Halloween parties. The queen of class and costume turned 50 on June 1.
Kate Beckinsale is famous for her decades of roles in action films, from the pulpy to the shocking. First finding major fame as the main protagonist in the 'Underworld' franchise, Beckinsale, who turns 50 on July 26, has also starred in acclaimed films like 2012's 'Total Recall.'
Neil Patrick Harris has managed to stay in the spotlight from a young age, ever since his role as a child actor in 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' Later on, Harris would cement his fame as Barney Stinson in 'How I Met Your Mother.' Harris will celebrate his 50th birthday on June 15.
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, known the world over simply as Nas, is universally regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. This hip-hop legend will celebrate his 50th on September 14.
Akon turned 50 this April 16. Famous for hits such as 2005's infectiously catchy single 'Lonely,' he has also received recognition for his philanthropy, namely his plans for the future town of Akon City, Senegal, which will be run entirely off of Akon's own cryptocurrency, Akoin.
First finding fame as a model, Tyra Banks later took on several television and film roles. Even later, she would create and host the wildly popular 'America's Next Top Model' reality competition show franchise. Banks will celebrate 50 years of life on December 4.
One of the most celebrated and prolific producers in modern music, Pharrell Williams began his career as a rapper/producer in the hip-hop group The Neptunes, and has worked with other legends such as Usher, Britney Spears, and Gwen Stefani. The 'Happy' songwriter turned 50 on April 5.
Equally celebrated as he is controversial, Dave Chappelle is one of, if not the, most popular comedians of his generation. He turns 50 on August 24.
Long-time cast member and writer for 'Saturday Night Live,' Seth Myers has since grabbed hold of his own late-night talk show, 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.' The comedian will turn 50 on December 28.
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David Blaine, one of the world's foremost magicians and illusionists, is famous for putting himself into extreme, often lethal situations for astounding amounts of time. He turned 50 on April 4.
A 'Saturday Night Live' superstar and a hugely accomplished actress, screenwriter, and producer in her own right, 'Bridesmaids' (2011) actress Kristen Wiig will celebrate her 50th birthday on August 22.
Canadian actress Neve Campbell is especially known for her starring role as Sidney Prescott in the hugely influential 'Scream' slasher series. She turns 50 on October 3.
While his last name might throw you off, Steve Burns is one of the most beloved people in daytime television. He played Steve in the original iteration of the adored children's TV show 'Blue's Clues' for six years. Burns will turn 50 on October 9.
Best known for her powerful performance as Cersei Lannister throughout all eight seasons of 'Game of Thrones,' British actress Lena Headey will celebrate her 50th birthday on October 3.
Adrien Brody made history as the youngest recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 2002's 'The Pianist' at age 29. Over 20 years later, Brody continues to impress audiences and critics alike, and celebrated his 50th birthday on April 14.
Acclaimed Greek director of offbeat but infectious modern classics such as 'The Lobster' (2015) and 'The Favourite' (2018), Yorgos Lanthimos celebrated his 50th birthday on May 27.
First making a name for himself in the popular 'Conjuring' and 'Insidious' horror franchises, Patrick Wilson has since found a home in the DC Extended Universe, cementing his star status. Wilson will celebrate his 50th birthday on July 3.
After bursting into the spotlight on the hugely popular American sitcom 'Parks and Recreation,' Adam Scott has gone on to make a respectable name for himself as a serious actor, including a powerful role in the limited series 'Big Little Lies.' Scott celebrated his 50th birthday on April 3.
Famous as one of the greatest stars of grindhouse horror, Rose McGowan made a name for herself in Wes Craven's 'Scream' (1996) and Robert Rodriguez's 'Grindhouse' (2007) collaboration with Quentin Tarantino. The actress, who is also recognized as one of the first "Silence Breakers" against Harvey Weinstein, will celebrate her 50th birthday on September 5.
While Dan Harmon might not be instantly recognizable, he is responsible for some of the most popular television shows of the 21st century. Harmon's first major success was as a writer for the popular sitcom 'Community,' and he then went on to co-create the immensely popular adult cartoon 'Rick and Morty.' Harmon turned 50 on January 3.
Best known as the impossibly upbeat page Kenneth Parcell in the sitcom '30 Rock,' Jack McBrayer also has led a long career of voice acting work for the Walt Disney Company. McBrayer turned 50 on May 27.
Formerly known by his stage name of Mos Def, rapper Yasiin Bey is one of the true godfathers of modern hip hop. A co-founder of both De La Soul and Black Star, he will be turning 50 on December 11.
Brazilian retired soccer legend Roberto Carlos is widely considered to be one of the best to ever do it. After a long and successful career playing over 1,100 games at the national and international level, Carlos turned 50 on April 10.
Famous for starring as the genius and neurotic Sheldon Cooper in the long-running hit show 'The Big Bang Theory,' Jim Parsons turned 50 on March 24.
One of the unforgettable members of the wacky and masochistic 'Jack*ss' group of stunt performers, Jason Acuña, better known by the moniker "Wee Man," turned 50 years old on May 16.
Sean Paul, the Jamaican rapper largely responsible for putting dancehall music on the global map, started 2023 by celebrating his 50th birthday on January 9.
One of the most trusted and familiar faces on American television, Rachel Maddow celebrated her 50th birthday on April 1. The long-time MSNBC political commentator and host of 'The Rachel Maddow Show,' Maddow made history as the first openly lesbian woman to host a prime-time news program.
As time marches on, celebrities and public figures we once saw as wunderkind, teen sensations, or emerging stars have become the faces of their generations, enduring icons of the stage, screen, and life as a whole. In 2023, some of the biggest stars of our times will be completing their 50th revolution around the sun. Some we've known since they were children, others have only recently found the spotlight, but we should join all of them in celebration of their special day.
Read on to find out which of your favorite celebs is turning 50 in 2023!
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As time marches on, celebrities and public figures we once saw as wunderkind, teen sensations, or emerging stars have become the faces of their generations, enduring icons of the stage, screen, and life as a whole. In 2023, some of the biggest stars of our times will be completing their 50th revolution around the sun. Some we've known since they were children, others have only recently found the spotlight, but we should join all of them in celebration of their special day.
Read on to find out which of your favorite celebs is turning 50 in 2023!