Happy birthday to Katy Perry, Ciara, and Craig Robinson! October 25 brings another round of star power, and we’re
marking the occasion by celebrating 10 familiar faces born on this day.
Dive in for quick facts and links to each celebrity’s profile, and tell us if you share your day with any of these stars in the comments below.
marking the occasion by celebrating 10 familiar faces born on this day.
Dive in for quick facts and links to each celebrity’s profile, and tell us if you share your day with any of these stars in the comments below.
#1 Singer and Songwriter Katy Perry, 42
Blending theatrical pop spectacles with catchy chart-topping anthems, American singer-songwriter Katy Perry captivated global audiences during her rise to superstardom. Her smash album Teenage Dream spawned five number-one singles, while her television career includes judging talent on American Idol.
She also supports children's rights as a UNICEF ambassador.
Little-known fact:
She personally helped deliver both of her sister Angela's children during home births.
Little-known fact:
She personally helped deliver both of her sister Angela's children during home births.
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#2 Singer and Songwriter Ciara, 41
Infusing athletic dance moves into hit R&B records, American singer and dancer Ciara rose to worldwide fame during the early two thousands. Her chart-topping album Goodies spawned massive singles while her energetic stage shows earned her a Grammy Award and widespread acclaim.
Offstage, she manages a fashion label and charitable foundation.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing music full-time, she was a standout high school athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing music full-time, she was a standout high school athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump.
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#3 Actor and Comedian Craig Robinson, 55
Known for his hilarious deadpan delivery and musical comedy, American actor and comedian Craig Robinson first captured national attention as Darryl Philbin on The Office. He went on to star in hit films like Pineapple Express and voice key characters in animated features such as The Bad Guys.
He also performs live with his comedy band.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing full-time acting and stand-up comedy, he worked as an elementary school music teacher in Chicago.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing full-time acting and stand-up comedy, he worked as an elementary school music teacher in Chicago.
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#4 Actor Antony Starr, 51
Recognized for his chilling portrayals of complex antiheroes, New Zealand actor Antony Starr gained international fame as Homelander in the hit superhero series The Boys. He previously starred in the crime drama Outrageous Fortune and led the action series Banshee while earning an AACTA Award for his film work.
Off screen, he enjoys surfing along coastal beaches.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing acting full-time, Antony Starr worked at a local petrol station in New Zealand while taking high school drama classes.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing acting full-time, Antony Starr worked at a local petrol station in New Zealand while taking high school drama classes.
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#5 Drummer Chad Smith, 65
Driving the hard-hitting sound of legendary funk-rock anthems, American drummer Chad Smith became an international music icon through his explosive rhythm work. He earned six Grammy Awards with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recorded with Dua Lipa, and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Off stage, he champions public school music education.
Little-known fact:
He once engaged in an iconic drum-off with lookalike actor Will Ferrell on national television to raise money for charity.
Little-known fact:
He once engaged in an iconic drum-off with lookalike actor Will Ferrell on national television to raise money for charity.
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#6 Filmmaker Christopher Mcquarrie, 58
Celebrated for redefining modern action cinema, American filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie gained global renown with his Oscar-winning screenplay for The Usual Suspects. He later revitalized the Mission: Impossible franchise by directing four consecutive blockbusters, while also co-writing Top Gun: Maverick.
Off set, he mentors emerging screenwriters.
Little-known fact:
Before making his Oscar-winning breakout, Christopher McQuarrie spent nine months working at a grammar school in Perth, Western Australia.
Little-known fact:
Before making his Oscar-winning breakout, Christopher McQuarrie spent nine months working at a grammar school in Perth, Western Australia.
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#7 Comedian and Television Host Samantha Bee, 57
Renowned for her razor-sharp political satire, Canadian American comedian and host Samantha Bee transformed late-night broadcasting with fearless commentary. She spent twelve years as a standout correspondent on The Daily Show before launching her Emmy-winning series Full Frontal.
Off screen, she co-created the comedy series The Detour.
Little-known fact:
Early in her career, she starred as Sailor Moon in a Canadian live touring stage show.
Little-known fact:
Early in her career, she starred as Sailor Moon in a Canadian live touring stage show.
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#8 Voice Actress Nancy Cartwright, 69
Famous for voicing iconic animated characters, American voice actress Nancy Cartwright gained global recognition as the voice of Bart Simpson on The Simpsons. Her legendary career includes voicing Chuckie Finster in Rugrats and Rufus in Kim Possible, earning a Primetime Emmy Award for her craft.
She also co-founded Spotted Cow Entertainment.
Little-known fact:
She originally auditioned for the role of Lisa Simpson before convincing creators to let her read for Bart instead.
Little-known fact:
She originally auditioned for the role of Lisa Simpson before convincing creators to let her read for Bart instead.
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#9 Actress Mia Wasikowska, 37
Celebrated for her nuanced portrayal of complex characters, Australian actress Mia Wasikowska gained international stardom as the lead in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. She followed her blockbuster success with compelling roles in Jane Eyre, Crimson Peak, and Tracks while stepping behind the camera to direct.
Off screen, she pursues photography.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing acting, she trained in classical ballet for up to 35 hours a week with hopes of becoming a professional dancer.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing acting, she trained in classical ballet for up to 35 hours a week with hopes of becoming a professional dancer.
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#10 Record Producer and Rapper the Alchemist, 49
Celebrated for his gritty sample-heavy beats, American record producer The Alchemist became a defining force in underground hip-hop. He crafted acclaimed tracks for Mobb Deep and Eminem before earning a Grammy nomination for Alfredo.
He also operates independent label ALC Records.
Little-known fact:
Before becoming a legendary beatmaker, he started his music career as a teenage rapper in a duo called The Whooliganz.
Little-known fact:
Before becoming a legendary beatmaker, he started his music career as a teenage rapper in a duo called The Whooliganz.
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