Celebrity birthdays for the​ week of Dec. 22-28:

dec. 22: Actor Hector Elizondo is 88. Country singer and ‍actor Red Steagall is 86. TV anchor Diane Sawyer is 79. Guitarist ⁣Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick​ is 76. Actor BernNadette Stanis (“Good Times”) is 71. Rapper ‌Luther Campbell (2 Live Crew) is 64. Guitarist Chuck‍ Mead (BR549) is 64. Actor ⁤Ralph Fiennes is 62. Actor Lauralee Bell (“The Young and ​the Restless”) is 56. Country singer Lori McKenna is 56. ⁢Actor⁢ heather Donahue (“The Blair Witch Project”)⁤ is 51.⁢ Actor⁢ Chris Carmack (“Gray’s Anatomy,” “the O.C.”) is 44. Actor Harry Ford (“Code Black”) is 42. Actor Greg finley (TV’s “The Flash,” ⁢“The Secret Life of the American teenager”) is ‍40. Singer⁣ Jordin Sparks (“American Idol”) is ‌35. Singer⁤ Meghan⁣ Trainor is 31.

Dec. 23: Actor Ronnie schell (“Gomer Pyle, USMC”) is ⁢93. Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) is 84. ⁣Actor-comedian Harry shearer (“The ‌Simpsons”) is 81. Actor Susan Lucci (“All My Children”) is 78. Musician Adrian Belew (King Crimson) is 75. Guitarist Dave Murray of Iron maiden is 68. actor ⁢Joan Severance (TV’s “Wiseguy”) is 66. Singer Eddie Vedder of Pearl ‍Jam is‍ 60. Jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield⁣ is 47.Actor anna Maria Perez de Tagle (“Hannah ​Montana,” ″Camp Rock”) is 34. Actor spencer Daniels (“Mom”) is 32. Actor Caleb Foote (TV’s “The Kids Are Alright”) is 31.

Dec. 24: ​Actor Grand⁣ L. Bush (TV’s “The Visitor,” film’s “Demolition Man”) is ‌69. ​Actor⁢ Stephanie Hodge (“unhappily Ever After”) is⁣ 68. Bassist-synthesizer player Ian Burden (Human ‌League) is 67. Actor Anil Kapoor (“Slumdog millionaire”) is 65. Actor Wade Williams ⁤(“Prison Break,” “the Bernie Mac Show”) is 63. Singer Mary Ramsey‌ of ⁤10,000 Maniacs is 61.Actor⁤ Mark Valley (“Boston Legal”) is ‌60. actor Diedrich Bader (“The Drew Carey Show”)‍ is 58. Actor Amaury Nolasco (TV’s “Deception,”‌ “Prison Break”) is⁣ 54. Singer Ricky Martin is 53. “Twilight” series author Stephenie Meyer is 51. TV host Ryan Seacrest (“American Idol”) is 50. Actor Michael raymond-james (“Once Upon a Time,” “true Blood”)⁢ is 47. Actor Austin ‌Stowell (“12 Strong”)⁣ is 40. Actor Sofia‍ Black-D’Elia (“Your Honor,” “The Mick”) is ⁣33. Singer⁣ Louis Tomlinson of One Direction is 33.

dec. 25: ​Actor Hanna Schygulla (“Barnum,” ″Casanova”) is 81. Singer​ John Edwards of The Spinners is 80.Actor Gary Sandy (“WKRP in Cincinnati”) is 79. Country singer ​Barbara Mandrell is 76.Actor⁤ Sissy Spacek is 75. Blues musician Joe Louis Walker is ‌75. Actor CCH Pounder is 72. Guitarist‍ Robin Campbell of UB40 is 70. Singer Annie Lennox is 70. Singer ​Steve ‌Wariner is 70. Actor Klea⁢ Scott (“Millennium”) ⁢is 56. Guitarist Noel Hogan of The Cranberries is 53. Singer ⁤Dido‍ is 53. ⁣Singer Mac Powell of Third Day⁢ is 52. Country singer Alecia Elliott ⁢is 42. singer Jess and Lisa Origliasso of The ​Veronicas are 40. Actor Perdita⁢ Weeks (2018′s “Magnum P.I.”) is 39. Singer-guitarist Lukas Nelson ​of Lukas Nelson and⁢ Promise of the Real is 36.

Dec. ‌26: “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh is ⁢79. Keyboardist Bob carpenter with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is 78. Bassist George Porter Junior of The Meters is 77. Humorist David Sedaris is ‌68. drummer ⁣Brian westrum of Sons of the Desert is ⁤62. drummer Lars ​Ulrich of Metallica is 61. Guitarist J (White Zombie) is​ 57. Country singer Audrey Wiggins is⁢ 57. ⁤Guitarist ⁤Peter Klett of Candlebox is 56. ⁢singer James⁣ Mercer of The Shins is 54. actor-singer Jared Leto ⁢of 30 Seconds To Mars is 53. Singer ‍Chris Daughtry (“American Idol”) is 45. Actor Beth Behrs (“The neighborhood,” “2 Broke Girls”) is 39. Actor Kit‍ Harington (“Game of ‌Thrones”) is ‌38. Actor Eden ⁢Sher (“The Middle”) is 33. Singer Jade ‌Thirlwall of Little Mix is 32.

Dec. 27: Guitarist Mick Jones of Foreigner is 80. Singer Tracy Nelson is 80. Actor Gerard Depardieu is ‌76. Jazz​ drummer ⁣T.S. Monk is 75. Singer Karla Bonoff is 73. ‌guitarist David ⁢Knopfler of​ dire Straits is 72. Actor Tovah Feldshuh (“Law & Order”) is 71. Actor Maryam⁣ D’Abo (“The⁣ Living Daylights”) is 64. Drummer Jeff Bryant (ricochet) is 62. Actor Ian Gomez⁣ (“Felicity,” ″The Drew Carey Show”)‌ is 60.Actor ‍theresa Randle (“Bad Boys”) is 60. Actor Eva LaRue (“CSI: Miami”) is 58.Bassist Darrin Vincent of Dailey and Vincent is 55. Guitarist Matt ​Slocum of Sixpence‍ None The Richer is 52. Actor Wilson Cruz (“Party ​of ​Five,” ″My So-Called Life”) ‍is 51. Actor Masi ‍Oka ​(“Hawaii⁣ Five-0,” ⁢″Heroes”) is 50. Actor Emilie de Ravin (“Once Upon a Time,” ″lost”) is 43. ⁤Actor Jay ellis (“Insecure”) is 43. Guitarist James Mead of ⁣Kutless​ is 42. Singer Hayley Williams of Paramore ⁣is 36. Singer shay Mooney of Dan and Shay is 33. Actor‌ Timothée Chalamet is 29.

Dec. 28: Singer-keyboardist Edgar Winter is 78. TV personality Gayle King (“CBS This Morning”) is 70.Actor Denzel Washington is ⁤70. Drummer Mike McGuire of⁢ Shenandoah is 66. Country singer-guitarist Marty Roe of Diamond Rio is⁢ 64. actor Malcolm Gets (“Caroline in the City”) is 61. Political​ commentator ​Ana Navarro (“The ⁢View”) is 53. comedian Seth Meyers (“

Hollywood Birthdays: Celebrating the Stars

This‌ week, Hollywood is celebrating a constellation of birthdays, with a diverse range of talent marking‍ another year. From veteran actors to rising stars, the ⁣entertainment world ⁤is brimming with anniversaries.⁢ ‌Let’s take ‍a look at some of the notable figures celebrating their special day.

Seth Meyers, the witty host of “Late Night With⁤ Seth Meyers,” is turning 51. His sharp humor ⁤and insightful commentary have made him a staple of late-night television for years. ​Meanwhile, the ‌acting world is also celebrating several milestones. Brendan Hines,⁤ known for his roles in “Suits” and “Lie To Me,” and Joe Manganiello, famous for his portrayal in “True Blood,” both reach the age of 48. Vanessa Ferlito, a familiar face from “NCIS: New Orleans,” turns 47.

The music scene​ isn’t left out of the celebrations either. Grammy-winning singer ​John ‍Legend is celebrating his‍ 46th birthday. his ‌soulful voice and impactful songwriting continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. The list ⁤of birthdays continues with Andre Holland (“Moonlight,” “Selma”) at 45, Sienna Miller at 43, Beau Garrett (“The Good Doctor”) at 42, and Thomas Dekker (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor ‌Chronicles,” “Heroes”) at 37. Mackenzie‍ Rosman (“7th Heaven”) ‌is turning 35, while “American Idol”‌ runner-up⁢ David ⁢Archuleta celebrates his 34th birthday.

Even younger stars are making their ⁢mark. Mary-Charles Jones ⁢(“kevin ‍Can ⁤Wait”) is celebrating her 23rd birthday, and Miles Brown (“black-ish”) is turning 20. These​ rising ⁤stars represent the future of Hollywood,promising exciting projects and performances in the years to come.

From seasoned veterans​ to fresh faces, this week’s‌ Hollywood birthdays highlight the breadth and depth of talent ⁣within the entertainment industry. Happy birthday to all the ⁣stars!

Hollywood Celebrates: A Look at the Biggest Birthday Stars This Week

The week of December 22nd brings a star-studded lineup ⁢of birthdays, featuring iconic actors, beloved musicians, and influential ‌figures from ​film and television history.‌ Today, we’re joined by entertainment journalist ​and pop culture‌ expert Samantha Stone to delve into the lives and legacies of some of these notable birthday ​stars.





World-Today⁣ News⁢ Senior editor: Samantha, welcome! We’re excited to hear your insights on this week’s exciting birthdays. ⁤Can you highlight some of the standout names and their contributions to the entertainment world?



Samantha Stone: It’s great to be here! ⁤This week is truly a festivity of entertainment⁣ giants. We ​have legends like Hector Elizondo, ‍known for⁢ his​ roles in “Pretty Woman” and​ “Chicago Hope,” turning ​88, and country music icon⁤ Red ⁤Steagall marking his 86th birthday.‌ Then, you have the astounding Diane Sawyer, a trailblazing news anchor, celebrating 79 years.⁢ It’s truly a week that spans‌ generations and genres.



World-Today news Senior Editor: absolutely! Speaking of spanning generations, what about ⁤some ‍of the musicians celebrating ⁣birthdays this week?



Samantha Stone: Oh, we have some ⁣amazing talent⁤ there. 76-year-old Rick Nielsen, the iconic guitarist of ⁢Cheap Trick, continues to rock audiences worldwide. And who can forget Joan Severance,​ remembered for her role⁣ in ⁣the hit TV series “Wiseguy,” turning 66 this week? And of course,⁤ the‌ amazing Eddie Vedder, the passionate frontman of Pearl Jam, hitting the big 6-0!





World-Today News Senior⁤ Editor: ‍ That’s​ an remarkable lineup for sure. ‌ Any ‍final thoughts ⁤on ‍what these anniversaries tell​ us about this⁢ week in pop culture history?



Samantha Stone: ​ This week’s birthdays remind us​ of the enduring power of ​great entertainment, whether it’s through film, ​music, or television.These⁣ individuals have⁣ left a ‌lasting impact on our cultural landscape, and their talents continue to inspire new ​generations. It’s a testament to the magic of storytelling and the power of artistry.



World-Today ​News Senior‍ editor: Well said, Samantha. Thank you‌ so much for sharing your expertise and helping us celebrate​ these‍ incredible individuals!