This week, a number of notable celebrities celebrate their birthdays, spanning various fields including film, music, and sports.
On May 22, several distinguished figures mark their special day: actor-filmmaker Richard Benjamin turns 87, while songwriter Bernie Taupin celebrates his 75th birthday. Notable among others are Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska who turns 68, singer Morrissey who reaches 66, and Johnny Gill from New Edition who is now 59. Additionally, actor Brooke Smith turns 58, model Naomi Campbell is 55, and tennis star Novak Djokovic celebrates his 38th birthday.
May 23 brings celebrations for actor Joan Collins, who is now 92, and tennis Hall of Famer John Newcombe, who turns 81. Chess grandmaster Anatoly Karpov marks his 74th birthday, alongside comedian Drew Carey at 67 and “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings who turns 51. Singer-songwriter Jewel also celebrates her 51st birthday.
Comedian Tommy Chong, at 87, leads the birthdays on May 24, followed by music legend Bob Dylan who is 84. Singer Patti LaBelle turns 81, while actor Priscilla Presley celebrates her 80th birthday. Additional birthdays include actor Alfred Molina at 72, musician Rosanne Cash at 70, and actor John C. Reilly who turns 60.
May 25 is notable for actress Ann Robinson, known for “War of the Worlds,” reaching 96. Ian McKellen of “Lord of the Rings” fame celebrates 86, while actor-singer Leslie Uggams turns 82. Celebrated director and Muppeteer Frank Oz is now 81, and actor-comedian Mike Myers marks his 62nd birthday.
Sportscaster Brent Musburger is 86 on May 26, along with singer Stevie Nicks at 77 and actress Pam Grier at 76. Country singer Hank Williams Junior also celebrates his 76th birthday, with comedian Bobcat Goldthwait turning 63 and singer Lenny Kravitz reaching 61. Additionally, actress Helena Bonham Carter turns 59 and “South Park” co-creator Matt Stone is now 53, with singer Lauryn Hill celebrating her 49th birthday.
Finally, on May 27, actress Lee Meriwether turns 90, alongside actor Bruce Weitz who is 82. Celebrated musician Bruce Cockburn reaches 80, and jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater celebrates her 75th birthday. Also noteworthy are singer Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie and the Banshees at 68, with musician Andre 3000 of Outkast turning 49.
On May 28, actress Carroll Baker turns 94, while singer Gladys Knight celebrates her 81st birthday. Music icon John Fogerty marks his 80th birthday, joined by musician Jerry Douglas from Alison Krauss and Union Station at 69, and singer Kylie Minogue who is now 57.
This week celebrates a rich medley of talent and contributions from these individuals, reminding us of the legacy and ongoing influence of their work in entertainment and beyond.