Happy birthday to Winona Ryder, Gabrielle Union, and Tracee Ellis Ross! October 29 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 Actress Winona Ryder, 55
Celebrated for her expressive portrayals and gothic charm, American actress Winona Ryder rose to international prominence in nineties cinema. She earned Oscar nominations for The Age of Innocence and Little Women before capturing modern audiences as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things.
Off screen, she remains a passionate literary enthusiast.
Little-known fact:
Her middle name was inspired by Laura Huxley, wife of author Aldous Huxley, who was a close friend of her parents.
Little-known fact:
Her middle name was inspired by Laura Huxley, wife of author Aldous Huxley, who was a close friend of her parents.
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#2 Actress Gabrielle Union, 54
Celebrated for her magnetic charm and sharp comedic instincts, American actress Gabrielle Union first captured international attention in the hit movie Bring It On. She later anchored the hit series Being Mary Jane, published bestselling memoirs, and earned an NAACP Image Award for her television work.
Offscreen, she advocates for sexual assault survivors.
Little-known fact:
Before her acting career began, she worked as an intern at a modeling agency that eventually signed her as a client.
Little-known fact:
Before her acting career began, she worked as an intern at a modeling agency that eventually signed her as a client.
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#3 Actress Tracee Ellis Ross, 54
Celebrated for her vibrant comedic energy and stylish presence, American actress Tracee Ellis Ross earned widespread acclaim starring in Black-ish and Girlfriends. She won a Golden Globe Award while also founding Pattern Beauty to celebrate natural hair textures.
Off screen, she advocates for women's autonomy.
Little-known fact:
Before launching her acting career, she worked as a fashion editor for Mirabella and New York magazines.
Little-known fact:
Before launching her acting career, she worked as a fashion editor for Mirabella and New York magazines.
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#4 Actor Richard Dreyfuss, 79
Renowned for bringing intense energy to Hollywood cinema, American actor Richard Dreyfuss earned critical acclaim across five decades. He won an Academy Award for The Goodbye Girl while starring in iconic classics like Jaws and American Graffiti.
Outside acting, he advocates passionately for civics education in public schools.
Little-known fact:
During the Vietnam War, he served two years of alternate service as a hospital clerk after registering as a conscientious objector.
Little-known fact:
During the Vietnam War, he served two years of alternate service as a hospital clerk after registering as a conscientious objector.
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#5 Actor Ben Foster, 46
Known for his intense screen presence, American actor Ben Foster built a reputation on transformative dramatic roles. He earned acclaim in Hell or High Water and Leave No Trace while also appearing in Six Feet Under.
Off screen, he practices Transcendental Meditation.
Little-known fact:
He has practiced Transcendental Meditation daily since he was four years old.
Little-known fact:
He has practiced Transcendental Meditation daily since he was four years old.
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#6 Actor Dan Castellaneta, 69
Celebrated for his incredible vocal adaptability and comedic timing, American voice actor Dan Castellaneta became a primetime fixture by portraying Homer Simpson. His decades of work on The Simpsons earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards alongside additional voice roles in animated classics like Hey Arnold!.
He also writes television scripts alongside his wife.
Little-known fact:
To construct Homer Simpson’s iconic grunt “D'oh!”, he drew inspiration from comedian James Finlayson’s annoyed exclamation in old Laurel and Hardy films.
Little-known fact:
To construct Homer Simpson’s iconic grunt “D'oh!”, he drew inspiration from comedian James Finlayson’s annoyed exclamation in old Laurel and Hardy films.
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#7 Singer Tove Lo, 39
Celebrated for her unfiltered electropop sound, Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo earned global fame with the hit single “Habits (Stay High)”. Her chart-topping albums and Grammy-nominated songwriting reflect a fearless dedication to authentic pop storytelling.
She also manages her own independent record label.
Little-known fact:
Her stage name originated in childhood when her godmother named her after a beloved lynx at a Swedish zoo.
Little-known fact:
Her stage name originated in childhood when her godmother named her after a beloved lynx at a Swedish zoo.
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#8 Actress Kate Jackson, 78
Renowned for her intelligent and grounded screen presence, American actress Kate Jackson captivated global television audiences during the 1970s and 1980s. She starred as Sabrina Duncan on Charlie's Angels and later co-produced and led the hit series Scarecrow and Mrs. King.
Off screen, she champions cancer survival awareness.
Little-known fact:
She suggested the title Charlie's Angels after noticing a painting of three angels hanging in executive Aaron Spelling's office.
Little-known fact:
She suggested the title Charlie's Angels after noticing a painting of three angels hanging in executive Aaron Spelling's office.
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#9 Choreographer and Dancer Parris Goebel, 35
Renowned for her explosive Polyswagg choreography, New Zealand dancer and choreographer Parris Goebel transformed global hip-hop performance through viral music videos and major stadium shows. She directed Justin Bieber's “Sorry” video and won a Primetime Emmy Award for her stunning work on Savage X Fenty: Vol. 3.
Offstage, she authored the memoir Young Queen.
Little-known fact:
Before opening her studio, she started her first dance crew in her aunt's garage at age fifteen.
Little-known fact:
Before opening her studio, she started her first dance crew in her aunt's garage at age fifteen.
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#10 Actress India Eisley, 33
Born into an artistic family, American actress India Eisley developed a compelling screen presence in television and film. She gained recognition as Ashley Juergens on The Secret Life of the American Teenager before starring in Underworld: Awakening and I Am the Night.
Her dramatic range continues to captivate genre audiences globally.
Little-known fact:
Her maternal grandfather was the renowned Argentinian tango singer Andrés Osuna, who performed under the stage name Osvaldo Ribó.
Little-known fact:
Her maternal grandfather was the renowned Argentinian tango singer Andrés Osuna, who performed under the stage name Osvaldo Ribó.
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