Celebrity Birthday Roundup: May 8
Today, we celebrate the birthdays of several notable celebrities, including Olivia Culpo, Enrique Iglesias, and Melissa Gilbert, among others. Here’s a glimpse into some of the stars turning a year older on this day.
Melissa Gilbert, best known for her role as Laura Ingalls on the iconic series "Little House on the Prairie," marks her 61st birthday today. Meanwhile, pop sensation Enrique Iglesias celebrates his 50th birthday; he secured his first Grammy in 1997, showcasing his long-standing influence in the music industry. Actor Stephen Amell, who currently appears in "Suits LA," turns 44, while Domhnall Gleeson, famous for his role as Bill Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," turns 42.
Television personality Olivia Culpo, turning 33 today, is known for both her modeling career and as a social media influencer. An interesting tidbit: her middle name is Frances.
Additional birthdays include:
- Toni Tennille, celebrating her 85th year
- Country singer Jack Blanchard at 83
- Jazz musician Keith Jarrett at 80
- Drummer Chris Frantz of Talking Heads, now 74
- Actor David Keith, who turns 71
- NFL commentator Bill Cowher, celebrating his 68th birthday
Others such as actor Matt Davis of "The Vampire Diaries," singer Darren Hayes of Savage Garden, and drummer Dave Rowntree of Blur also join the celebration.
In addition to these modern stars, today also honors historical figures like Edward Gibbon and Harry Truman.
For more celebrity birthday fun facts and to see highlights from this year’s celebrations, check out our slideshow!
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