celebrity birthdays

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Matt Damon Age: 43 Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Activist Known For: Winning an Oscar for co-writing 'Good Will Hunting' along with close friend Ben Affleck, starring in the 'Ocean's' trilogy and the 'Bourne' series of movies, and his charitable work with organizations such as the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Simon Cowell Age: 54 Occupation: Record Executive, Television Personality, and Entrepreneur Known For: His former role as a judge on 'American Idol,' his current role as a judge on 'X Factor,' his frequently brusque critiques, his charity work for children's and animal charities, and his love-hate relationship with singer Paula Abdul

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kate Winslet Age: 37 Occupation: Actress Known For: Films such as 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Titanic,' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,' winning the Academy Award for 'The Reader,' and being the youngest actor ever to accrue six Oscar nominations

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Susan Sarandon Age: 67 Occupation: Actress and Activist Known For: Roles in films like 'Thelma and Louise' and 'Bull Durham,' winning an Oscar for 1995's 'Dead Man Walking,' her former longtime relationship with actor Tim Robbins, and being an activist for numerous social and political causes

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kelly Ripa Age: 42 Occupation: Actress and Television Host Known For: Spending 12 years on the soap opera 'All My Children,' serving as the co-host of 'Live with Regis and Kelly' along with Regis Philbin from 2001-2011, now co-host of 'Live with Kelly and Michael' along with Michael Strahan, and her marriage to actor Mark Consuelos Re

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jimmy Carter Age: 88 Occupation: Politician and Activist Known For: Serving as the 39th President of the United States, creating the the Department of Energy and the Department of Education while in office, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work, and his extensive worldwide travels to conduct peace negotiations,

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Fran Drescher Age: 55 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her role as Fran Fine in the hit TV series, 'The Nanny,' appearing in films such as 'This Is Spinal Tap,' being a uterine cancer survivor, and having a voice that could peel paint off the walls

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bryant Gumbel Age: 64 Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportscaster Known For: Fifteen years as co-host of NBC's 'The Today Show,' and currently hosting HBO's acclaimed investigative series 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel'

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Hilary Duff Age: 25 Occupation: Actress and Singer Known For: Playing the title role in the Disney Channel series, 'Lizzie McGuire,' appearing in the films 'Cheaper by the Dozen' and 'A Cinderella Story,' selling over 13 million records worldwide, her clothing and fragrance lines, and her marriage to NHL player Mike Comrie

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Gwyneth Paltrow Age: 40 Occupation: Actress, Model, and Author Known For: Winning an Oscar for 1998's 'Shakespeare in Love,' her guest-starring appearances on 'Glee,' her lifestyle site Goop.com, her marriage to Coldplay's Chris Martin, and her overall inflated sense of self

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Olivia Newton-John Age: 64 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Actress Known For: Winning four Grammy Awards for songs such as 'I Honestly Love You' and 'Physical,' starring in the smash movie musical 'Grease,' being a breast cancer survivor, and her work as an environmental and animal rights activist

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Will Smith Age: 44 Occupation: Actor, Producer, and Rapper Known For: Songs such as 'Summertime' as part of the duo known as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, starring in the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' roles in films such as 'Six Degrees of Separation,' 'Independence Day,' and the 'Men in Black' franchise, his marriage