Angelina Jolie – Born in 1975
Angelina Jolie grabbed Hollywood’s attention with Girl, Interrupted, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2000. Then Lara Croft: Tomb Raider turned her into a huge box-office name. Angelina built a career that went far beyond acting, too.
She spent more than 20 years working with UNHCR and served as a Special Envoy from 2012 to 2022. In 2024, The Outsiders, which she produced, won the Tony Award for Best Musical. She still knows how to own a red carpet, and in 2026, she looked striking at the Paris premiere of Couture in a silver Givenchy gown.
Kate Winslet – Born in 1975
Few movie roles are as hard to escape as Rose in Titanic, but Kate Winslet never let one blockbuster define her. She followed it with daring choices like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, then won the 2009 Academy Award for The Reader.
Kate has also collected five Golden Globes and two Primetime Emmys, including wins for Mildred Pierce and Mare of Easttown. She earned two Golden Globe nominations in 2025 for Lee and The Regime, proving the awards buzz has hardly faded. She looked elegant at the 2025 Goodbye June premiere in a sleek black gown, with her natural style doing most of the talking.
Jennifer Aniston – Born in 1969
Jennifer Aniston hit the jackpot with Rachel Green on Friends, a role that made her face, haircut, and comic timing part of pop culture. The awards followed, too, including a Primetime Emmy in 2002 and a Golden Globe in 2003.
Jennifer did not stop at the TV. She moved into movies with hits like Bruce Almighty, Marley & Me, and Horrible Bosses, then picked up a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2012. The Morning Show added another big career moment with a SAG Award in 2020.
Heidi Klum – Born in 1973
Supermodel, TV host, producer, Halloween queen. Heidi Klum has worn plenty of hats and somehow made all of them look fun. Her career took off after she landed the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998, then became the first German model to join Victoria’s Secret as an Angel.
Television opened another door. Heidi turned Project Runway into a long-running hit and shared the 2013 Emmy for Outstanding Host with Tim Gunn. She later returned to the show in 2025.
Madonna – Born in 1958
Few pop careers have rewritten the rulebook this many times. Madonna exploded in the 1980s with songs like Like a Virgin and Like a Prayer, then carried that momentum into the 1990s with Vogue while continuing to change her sound and image. Seven Grammy wins followed, including major honors for Ray of Light and Confessions on a Dance Floor.
Acting brought another trophy when Evita earned her the 1997 Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. In 2026, she was still turning heads at Milan Fashion Week, looking sharp and stylish in the Dolce & Gabbana front row.
Demi Moore – Born in 1962
Talk about a comeback with some bite. Demi Moore ruled the 1990s with movies such as Ghost, A Few Good Men, and Indecent Proposal, becoming one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses along the way. Then, The Substance gave her career a huge new chapter.
In 2025, Demi won her first Golden Globe for acting, plus Critics' Choice and SAG honors, and scored her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She was still turning heads in 2026, appearing at the Oscars in an emerald Gucci gown, her signature long hair in place.
Jennifer Lopez – Born in 1969
Jennifer Lopez went from dancing on In Living Color to leading Selena, the 1997 film that proved she belonged on the big screen. The role earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and music soon became another huge chapter. On the 6 arrived in 1999, followed by hits including Waiting for Tonight and Let’s Get Loud.
She later earned another Golden Globe nomination for Hustlers and headlined the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show with Shakira. Jennifer still turns appearances into events, looking fit, glamorous, and unmistakably J.Lo at the Golden Globes.
Naomi Campbell – Born in 1970
That runway walk became a piece of fashion history. Naomi Campbell was discovered at 15 and soon joined the original supermodel pack that ruled the late 1980s and 1990s. In 1988, Naomi became the first Black model to appear on the cover of French Vogue, opening doors that had stayed shut for far too long.
Versace, Chanel, Prada, and countless magazine covers followed. The CFDA honored her with its Fashion Icon Award in 2018, and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrated her four-decade career with NAOMI: In Fashion in 2024.
Julia Roberts – Born in 1967
There was a point when Julia Roberts practically owned the rom-com. Pretty Woman made her a major Hollywood draw and brought an Oscar nomination, while My Best Friend’s Wedding and Notting Hill kept that run going. Then came the serious stuff.
Julia won the Best Actress Oscar and a Golden Globe for her performance in Erin Brockovich in 2001. Decades later, awards attention was still following her, with After the Hunt earning her a 2026 Golden Globe nomination. She still looks radiant, with that smile taking center stage in her 2026 Lancôme campaign.
Sandra Bullock – Born in 1964
One speeding bus changed everything. Sandra Bullock became a major Hollywood name with Speed, then proved she had comic chops in While You Were Sleeping and Miss Congeniality. The biggest trophy went to The Blind Side, which earned Sandra the 2010 Academy Award for Best Actress, along with a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.
Gravity brought another Oscar nomination, while hits like The Proposal and Ocean’s 8 showed how easily she could jump between genres. In 2026, she stepped back into the spotlight at CinemaCon, looking sleek in a red Gabriela Hearst suit while promoting Practical Magic 2.
Michelle Pfeiffer – Born in 1958
Catwoman alone would have secured her a place in movie history, but Michelle Pfeiffer had plenty more in the tank. Scarface put her on Hollywood’s radar, followed by acclaimed turns in Dangerous Liaisons and The Fabulous Baker Boys.
Michelle earned three Academy Award nominations and won a Golden Globe for The Fabulous Baker Boys, all while becoming one of the biggest stars of the 1980s and 1990s. After stepping back from acting for a spell, she returned to major projects, including The Madison and Margo’s Got Money Troubles in 2026.
Dolly Parton – Born in 1946
Sequins, big hair, and one heck of a songbook. Dolly Parton rose from rural Tennessee to become a country music giant, writing classics such as Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, and I Will Always Love You. Dolly has won 10 competitive Grammy Awards and received the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted her in 1999.
The Kennedy Center honored her lifetime contribution to American culture in 2006, and she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. She still sports the towering blonde hair, bright makeup, and a style that fans could spot from across a stadium.
Meryl Streep – Born in 1949
Some actors have great roles. Meryl Streep collects entire eras of them. She became a major force with films such as Kramer vs. Kramer and Sophie’s Choice, winning Oscars for both, then added a third Academy Award for The Iron Lady.
Her record includes 21 Oscar nominations and eight Golden Globe wins, plus the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2017. Meryl also turned Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada into a pop-culture favorite. In 2026, she returned for The Devil Wears Prada 2. At its New York premiere, she looked sharp and playful in a red Givenchy cape, black gloves, and oversized sunglasses.
Courteney Cox – Born in 1964
Monica Geller turned cleaning obsession into comedy gold, and Courteney Cox helped make Friends one of television’s defining sitcoms. Before Central Perk, she appeared on Family Ties and memorably danced with Bruce Springsteen in his Dancing in the Dark video.
Courteney then found another long-running role as reporter Gale Weathers in the Scream movies. Cougar Town later earned her a Golden Globe nomination, while Friends: The Reunion brought an Emmy nomination as an executive producer in 2021. Hollywood made the love official with a Walk of Fame star in 2023.
Charlize Theron – Born in 1975
Some movie transformations stick with you, and Charlize Theron pulled off one of Hollywood’s biggest. After roles in The Devil’s Advocate and The Cider House Rules, she stunned audiences in Monster, winning the 2004 Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe.
Charlize later earned another Oscar nomination for North Country and reinvented herself as an action powerhouse in Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde. The career has never stayed in one box. In 2026, she joined Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey as Calypso and spent the summer on its global press tour.
Cher – Born in 1946
Few stars get to own music, movies, television, and fashion at the same time. Cher did. She first became a pop sensation with Sonny Bono, then built a solo career packed with hits such as Believe. Acting brought another victory when Moonstruck earned Cher the 1988 Academy Award for Best Actress.
Her trophy shelf also includes a Grammy, an Emmy, three Golden Globes, and a 2026 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2024, she entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. At this age, she still knows how to make an entrance.
Sharon Stone – Born in 1958
Some movie roles become impossible to separate from the star, and Basic Instinct did exactly that for Sharon Stone. The 1992 thriller made her a global name, but Casino proved there was far more to her than one provocative role. Sharon won the 1996 Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama and earned an Academy Award nomination for the same performance.
She also picked up an Emmy and received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 1995. At 68, she still commands attention. In 2026, she returned to the runway after 33 years and closed the Vetements show in Paris, looking sharp, confident, and completely at home in the spotlight.
Halle Berry – Born in 1966
Here is a Hollywood first that still matters. Halle Berry made history in 2002 when Monster’s Ball made her the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, a distinction she still holds.
Before that, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge brought Halle an Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award, while X-Men and Die Another Day turned her into a blockbuster regular. She later stepped behind the camera to direct Bruised. In 2026, she was still working, starring in Crime 101 and looking sleek at its Los Angeles premiere in a black suit.
Catherine Zeta-Jones – Born in 1969
Talk about a career that knows how to make an entrance. Catherine Zeta-Jones moved from British television to Hollywood and became a major name with The Mask of Zorro, Traffic, and Chicago.
Her turn as Velma Kelly in Chicago earned the 2003 Academy Award and BAFTA for Supporting Actress, while Broadway brought another big win with a 2010 Tony for A Little Night Music. Catherine later found a new generation of fans as Morticia Addams in Wednesday, returning for its second season in 2025.
Reese Witherspoon – Born in 1976
Pink suits her, but Reese Witherspoon has built a career on much more than Elle Woods. Legally Blonde turned her into a comedy favorite, while Walk the Line revealed an entirely different side. Playing June Carter Cash brought Reese the 2006 Academy Award for Best Actress, plus Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG, and Critics' Choice wins.
She later earned another Oscar nomination for Wild and helped bring Big Little Lies to television as both star and producer. In 2026, she returned to the Legally Blonde world as an executive producer of Elle.
Cate Blanchett – Born in 1969
Cate Blanchett first drew worldwide attention playing Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth, earning her first Academy Award nomination. She later won Oscars for The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, becoming one of the most decorated performers of her generation. Cate also collected four Golden Globes, including a 2023 win for Tár, a role that brought yet another Oscar nomination. Stage work remains part of the story too, with a 2026 Olivier nomination for The Seagull. At Cannes that same year, she looked striking in a dramatic Louis Vuitton gown, still carrying the offbeat fashion confidence fans expect from her.
Jodie Foster – Born in 1962
Talk about growing up on camera and actually beating the odds. Jodie Foster was only 13 when Taxi Driver put her in the Oscar race, but her adult career became even bigger. The Accused brought her first Best Actress Academy Award, followed by another for The Silence of the Lambs.
Jodie also stepped behind the camera, building a second career as a director. In 2025, True Detective: Night Country earned her another Golden Globe, adding to a trophy shelf that already included several Globes and BAFTAs. In 2026, she was still taking on bold work, leading the French-language mystery A Private Life.
Cindy Crawford – Born in 1966
Before social media made models household names, Cindy Crawford was already everywhere. The Illinois-born beauty became one of the defining supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s, landing major magazine covers and campaigns for brands including Revlon and Pepsi. Cindy also hosted House of Style on MTV, giving fashion fans a closer look at the industry during its supermodel boom.
Her trademark mole became part of her image, while her fitness videos turned into another huge success. She later built businesses around beauty and home products and published the book Becoming. She still looks fit and polished, with the same recognizable features that helped make her a fashion icon decades ago.
Winona Ryder – Born in 1971
That cool, slightly offbeat screen presence made Winona Ryder perfect for the movies that defined late 1980s and 1990s youth culture. Beetlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands came first, followed by more serious acclaim.
Winona won a Golden Globe for The Age of Innocence and earned Oscar nominations for that film and Little Women. Then came a whole new fan base with Stranger Things, where Joyce Byers brought her another Golden Globe nomination and a SAG ensemble win. In 2024, she returned as Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice.
Jamie Lee Curtis – Born in 1958
Horror gave her the door, but Jamie Lee Curtis never stayed in one genre. Halloween made her a scream-queen favorite, while Trading Places and A Fish Called Wanda showed off her comic side.
Decades later, Jamie hit a career high by winning the 2023 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Television added another trophy when The Bear brought her a 2024 Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, followed by another nomination in 2026.
Lucy Liu – Born in 1968
That icy stare in Kill Bill did plenty of damage, but Lucy Liu had already made Hollywood pay attention years earlier. Ally McBeal brought her an Emmy nomination, then Charlie’s Angels turned her into an action star alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore. Lucy followed with Kill Bill: Volume 1 and later spent seven seasons playing Joan Watson on Elementary.
In 2019, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Locarno Film Festival honored her career in 2025. For the 2026 The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere, she stepped out in a sheer floral Georges Hobeika gown and looked completely at ease in the spotlight.
Monica Bellucci – Born in 1964
Fashion came first, but the movies gave Monica Bellucci a whole new lane. After modeling for major houses such as Dolce & Gabbana, she moved into acting. She won wider attention with Malèna, followed by The Matrix Reloaded, The Passion of the Christ, and Spectre.
Monica also became the oldest Bond girl in the franchise at age 50. Her honors include a David di Donatello career award and France’s Legion of Honour, plus recognition from film festivals across Europe. In 2026, she was still working, appearing in Ketticè at the Locarno Film Festival.
Kylie Minogue – Born in 1968
Soap star to pop royalty is quite the career jump. Kylie Minogue first won fans as Charlene on the Australian soap Neighbours, then turned to music and never looked back. Hits like The Loco-Motion, I Should Be So Lucky, and Can’t Get You Out of My Head made Kylie an international pop fixture.
She has sold more than 80 million records and won two Grammys, including Best Pop Dance Recording for Padam Padam in 2024. The BRIT Awards named her a Global Icon that same year. In 2026, she was still having fun with pop, joining Madonna for Love Sensation and appearing at Chanel’s Paris Fashion Week show.
Gwen Stefani – Born in 1969
That red lipstick and platinum hair were only part of the package. Gwen Stefani broke through as the voice of No Doubt, with Tragic Kingdom turning songs like Just a Girl and Don’t Speak into 1990s staples.
A solo career followed, bringing hits such as Hollaback Girl and helping Gwen rack up three Grammy Awards overall. She received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2023, another nod to a career that stretched well beyond one band. In 2026, she reunited with No Doubt for a Las Vegas Sphere residency, becoming the venue’s first female headliner.
Shania Twain – Born in 1965
Country music got a lot more fun when Shania Twain showed up. The Woman in Me made her a major star, while Come On Over turned songs like You’re Still the One and Man! I Feel Like a Woman! into worldwide hits.
Shania has five Grammy Awards, including wins for songwriting and vocal performances, and her crossover success helped reshape country-pop in the 1990s. She entered the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2011 and kept touring long after her first chart-topping run. In 2026, she released Little Miss Twain and performed new music alongside old favorites.
Goldie Hawn – Born in 1945
Comedy suited her from the start, and Goldie Hawn turned that gift into a six-decade Hollywood career. Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In brought her early attention, then Cactus Flower earned Goldie the 1970 Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.
Movies such as Private Benjamin, Overboard, and The First Wives Club kept her at the center of pop culture, with Private Benjamin bringing another Oscar nomination. In 2017, she received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Goldie joined daughter Kate Hudson at the 2026 Oscars in a sparkling black gown, later appearing on a European vacation looking fit, playful, and full of energy.
Jane Fonda – Born in 1937
Few careers have taken as many turns as Jane Fonda’s. She became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the 1970s, winning Best Actress Oscars for Klute and Coming Home. Jane also scored hits with 9 to 5 and later found a new audience through Grace and Frankie.
The honors kept piling up, including the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2014 and the SAG Life Achievement Award in 2025. Her activism has remained a major part of her public life, too.
Helen Mirren – Born in 1945
Royal roles follow her, and Helen Mirren has made them count. Long before The Queen, she built serious TV clout as detective Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect, winning multiple Emmys along the way.
Helen reached another level playing Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen, earning the 2007 Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG Award for Best Actress. Broadway brought a Tony for The Audience in 2015, completing her Triple Crown of Acting. In 2026, the Golden Globes honored her with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Judi Dench – Born in 1934
Seven decades on stage and screen is no small feat, and Judi Dench packed hers with roles people still talk about. Her theater career began with the Old Vic in 1957, long before movie audiences met her as M in GoldenEye. Judi later won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Shakespeare in Love, in which she played Queen Elizabeth I.
Her trophy cabinet also includes a Tony, two Golden Globes, six BAFTA Film Awards, and seven Olivier Awards. Mrs. Brown, Iris, Philomena, and Belfast brought more Oscar attention. She remains instantly recognizable, with her cropped silver hair, bright smile, and unfussy sense of style.
Sophia Loren – Born in 1934
Hollywood glamour does not get much more classic than Sophia Loren. After starting in Italian films as a teenager, she crossed over to Hollywood and worked with Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, and Gregory Peck. Then came Two Women.
Sophia won the Best Actress Oscar for the Italian-language drama, becoming the first performer to win an Academy Award for a non-English-language role. Films like Marriage Italian Style and A Special Day earned her further acclaim, while the Academy honored her career with an honorary Oscar in 1991. Cannes even brought Two Women back in 2026.
Julie Andrews – Born in 1935
Few movie entrances feel as magical as Julie Andrews floating down with an umbrella in Mary Poppins. That performance earned her the 1965 Academy Award for Best Actress, and The Sound of Music soon made Julie one of Hollywood’s most beloved musical stars.
Victor/Victoria later brought her a third Oscar nomination. Her honors include five Golden Globes, two Emmys, and the 2022 AFI Life Achievement Award. Her 2026 children’s book Shy, written with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, proves retirement has not stopped her creative streak.
Sigourney Weaver – Born in 1949
Sci-fi heroes looked different after Sigourney Weaver stepped aboard the Nostromo. Alien introduced Ellen Ripley, but Aliens made the role awards history, earning her a rare Best Actress Oscar nomination for an action performance.
Sigourney pulled off another feat in 1989, winning two Golden Globes in one night for Gorillas in the Mist and Working Girl. Three Oscar nominations, a BAFTA win, and hits such as Ghostbusters, Galaxy Quest, and Avatar followed. Venice celebrated her career with its Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2024.
Emma Thompson – Born in 1959
Here is a Hollywood résumé with a clever twist. Emma Thompson did not settle for being brilliant in front of the camera. Howards End earned her the 1993 Academy Award for Best Actress, while The Remains of the Day brought another Oscar nomination.
Emma then wrote and starred in Sense and Sensibility, winning the 1996 Oscar for adapted screenplay and becoming the only person to win Academy Awards for both acting and writing. Love Actually, Saving Mr. Banks, and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande added memorable chapters.
Julianne Moore – Born in 1960
Some actors chase blockbusters. Julianne Moore built her reputation by choosing characters with messy, complicated lives. Boogie Nights, The End of the Affair, Far from Heaven, and The Hours turned her into an awards-season regular before Still Alice brought the 2015 Academy Award for Best Actress.
Julianne also won an Emmy for playing Sarah Palin in Game Change. The honors kept coming in 2026, when Cannes presented her with the Women in Motion Award for her work and advocacy on behalf of women in film.
Tina Fey – Born in 1970
Comedy got a serious upgrade when Tina Fey moved from the writers’ room to center stage. She became the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live, then created 30 Rock and turned Liz Lemon into one of TV’s great comedy characters.
Tina has won 10 Emmys, including a 2025 writing win for SNL50: The Anniversary Special, plus two Golden Globes for 30 Rock. She also wrote the 2004 hit Mean Girls, which became a pop-culture fixture and later a Broadway musical.