The week of December 7th to 13th brings a glittering array of celebrity birthdays, spanning generations of talent from the worlds of music, film, and television. Among the stars marking another trip around the sun are global pop phenomenon Taylor Swift and multi-talented performer Teyana Taylor, alongside Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx and national treasure Dame Judi Dench.
A Week of Musical Milestones
The musical talent celebrating this week is particularly impressive. On December 10th, singer, dancer, and actress Teyana Taylor turns 35. Just three days later, on December 13th, Taylor Swift celebrates her 36th birthday, fresh from another record-breaking year. They are joined by an array of music legends including rocker Tom Waits (76 on Dec 7), country icon Brenda Lee (81 on Dec 11), and soul legend Dionne Warwick (85 on Dec 12).
Other notable musical birthdays include Joan Armatrading (75 on Dec 9), Donny Osmond (68 on Dec 9), and Sheila E. (68 on Dec 12). The week also sees birthdays for members of iconic bands like Green Day's Tre Cool (53 on Dec 9) and Def Leppard's Phil Collen (68 on Dec 8).
Screen Icons and Hollywood Stars
The acting community is equally well-represented. The legendary Dick Van Dyke reaches an incredible milestone, turning 100 years old on December 13th. Fellow nonagenarian and acting powerhouse Dame Judi Dench celebrates her 91st birthday on December 9th.
December 13th is also a big day for Jamie Foxx, who turns 58. The week features a host of other familiar faces, including Kim Basinger (72 on Dec 8), John Malkovich (72 on Dec 9), Kenneth Branagh (65 on Dec 10), and Jennifer Connelly (55 on Dec 12). Fans of television will note birthdays for Wendell Pierce (62 on Dec 8), Dominic Monaghan (49 on Dec 8), and Mayim Bialik (50 on Dec 12).
Complete Day-by-Day Celebrity List
December 7: Ellen Burstyn (93), Tom Waits (76), Jeffrey Wright (60), Sara Bareilles (46), Jennifer Carpenter (46).
December 8: Kim Basinger (72), Teri Hatcher (61), Dominic Monaghan (49), Ian Somerhalder (47).
December 9: Judi Dench (91), John Malkovich (72), Donny Osmond (68), Felicity Huffman (63), Kara DioGuardi (55).
December 10: Kenneth Branagh (65), Bobby Flay (61), Meg White (51), Emmanuelle Chriqui (50), Teyana Taylor (35).
December 11: Rita Moreno (94), Brenda Lee (81), Nikki Sixx (67), Mos Def (52), Hailee Steinfeld (29).
December 12: Dionne Warwick (85), Bill Nighy (76), Jennifer Connelly (55), Regina Hall (55), Mayim Bialik (50).
December 13: Dick Van Dyke (100), Ted Nugent (77), Steve Buscemi (68), Jamie Foxx (58), Amy Lee (44), Taylor Swift (36).
This week serves as a reminder of the vast and enduring contributions these artists, actors, and entertainers have made to global culture. From centenarian legends to chart-topping young stars, the first full week of December is truly a celebratory period in the celebrity calendar.
