Jennifer Lopez – Born in 1969
Before becoming one of the most prolific names in the world of pop music, Jennifer Lopez, popularly known as J.Lo, had her humble beginnings with a minor movie credit in the film My Little Girl; she broke through in television with a role in the comedy show In Living Color. Subsequently, she appeared opposite notable celebrities including Robin Williams and Nicholson Jack and Blood and Wine, respectively. However, she achieved star status when she got the lead role in Selena.
Later on, Lopez parlayed her success to singing. Her debut album, On the 6, had sold over seven million copies around the world. The 53-year-old had recently delivered an explosive performance at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. She also performed at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration the following year.
Kate Hudson – Born in 1979
Among the long list of movie credits under her belt, movie star Kate Hudson is perhaps best recognized for starring as Penny Lane in the movie Almost Famous, wherein high degree of acting secured her an Academy Award nod. Having been influenced by actress mother Goldie Hawn and comedian father Bill Hudson, she was passively influenced by their talents. As a child, her passion for dancing was overflowing that her parents made sure she was enrolled in dance classes. Later on, the young Hudson was given a guest role in the television drama Party of Five.
Apart from the aforementioned film, the 43-year-old actress has also appeared in films such as About Adam, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Fool’s Gold, and Best Friend’s Girl among others.
Drew Barrymore – Born in 1975
Drew Barrymore, at 47 years old, is among the actresses in the Hollywood industry who have attained a degree of fame at a relatively young age. She has parlayed her success into producing and directing in the latter part of her career.
As the granddaughter of famous actors John and Lionel Barrymore, she has surely inherited their remarkable skills. She made her debut in the 1980 movie Altered States. Two years later, Barrymore broke through playing Gertie in the critically-acclaimed Steven Spielberg film entitled E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Subsequently, she became the youngest person to have hosted Saturday Night Live. However, it is worth mentioning that Barrymore is most remembered for her roles in romantic comedy movies such as The Wedding Singer, Ever After, and Never Been Kissed.
Jennifer Aniston – Born in 1969
Aside from being a prolific actress, Jennifer Aniston has also established her reputation as a producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Her decision to become an actress was most probably influenced by the fact that she comes from a long line of actors. However, despite appearing in television shows like Molloy and Ferris Bueller, success seemed to ditch the actress. She broke through back in 1994 when she portrayed Rachel Green on the sitcom Friends, a charming but spoiled waitress. The rocky relationship between Rachel and Ross Geller (who is portrayed by David Schwimmer) has contributed a degree of fame to the show.
For her performance in the aforementioned, Aniston secured an Emmy and a Golden Globe. The 53-year-old had recently married Justin Theroux back in 2015, but went their separate ways two years later in 2017.
Kate Beckinsale – Born in 1948
Having both parents as actors, it is perhaps a great privilege for Kate Beckinsale to be mentored at a young age. A bright student, she was once in the pursuit for a college degree in Oxford University. However, she stepped back to start a career in acting. She first appeared in the movie Much Ado About Nothing. She gained momentum after appearing in BBC’s television movie entitled Cold Comfort Farm before permeating the Hollywood film scene. She subsequently starred in movies such as The Last Days of Disco and Pearl Harbor. Her role in the latter movie established as a reputable actress. Later on, Beckinsale became synonymous with her role in the Underworld franchise.
The 48-year-old actress had recently been spotted with her 23-year-old daughter, Lily Sheen, who just made her first movie premiere.
Uma Thurman
Born Uma Karuna Thurman, she has gained a foothold as a stellar actress for her role as Mia Wallace in the critically-acclaimed dark comedy film Pulp Fiction, where she secured an Academy Award nod. A dedicated actress, she doesn’t mind breaking the image she upheld in the eyes of the public, which is apparent in her degree of performance in the Kill Bill franchise. Subsequently, she appeared in movies such as The Avengers and Batman and Robin among others.
She made her debut in the film Kiss Daddy Goodnight. A year later, she appeared in Dangerous Liaisons opposite John Malkovich. “There was real thought about it happening, but very long ago,” the actress said when asked about the third installment of the Kill Bill franchise.
Cate Blanchett – Born in 1969
Born Catherine Elise Blanchett, Cate Blanchett has her roots in Australia. She isn’t just one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood, she is also a remarkable theater director. She first appeared on-screen back in 1993 with leading roles in the television shows Heartland and Bordertown. Her high degree of artistry was apparent in the films The Wedding Party and Oscar and Lucinda—these paved the way for her breakthrough role as the adolescent Queen Elizabeth I in the movie Elizabeth. She received an Academy Award nod and a Golden Globe for her dramatic portrayal of the queen.
The 52-year-old actress recently appeared in the critically-acclaimed film Don’t Look Up which has been nominated in the 2022 SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Christina Applegate – Born in 1971
At 51 years old, actress Christina Applegate has apparently defied the tyranny of time by looking as gorgeous as ever. She achieved a degree of fame after her portrayal of teenager Kelly Bundy in Fox’s well-received sitcom Married… With Children at age 15, which propelled her to stardom. Subsequently, she was casted in big screen blockbusters such as Anchorman and Vacation.
The actress wasn’t even a year-old when she debuted on Days of Our Lives. Growing up, she showed off her charm in numerous commercials for Kmart before she was casted as Kelly Bundy in the aforementioned show. Outside of work, Applegate uses her platform to raise awareness about breast cancer after she was diagnosed back in 2008. She became a mother three years later and married longtime partner, musician Martyn LeNoble.
Reese Witherspoon – Born in 1976
Apart from her dazzling career as an actress, Reese Witherspoon has ventured out of her comfort zone to pursue film production in which she was well-received. As an actress, Witherspoon had already started memorizing lines when she was a teenager in a series of television and film roles. However, she pervaded mainstream status for her roles in Legally Blonde, Sweet Home Alabama, and Four Christmases among other romantic comedy movies. Later on, she experimented with a serious degree of acting in films such as Walk the Line, Wild, and Rendition.
The 46-year-old star has a net worth of over $300 million and does not seem to show any sign of stopping. During her spare time, Witherspoon is an advocate for children’s and women’s welfare.
Courteney Cox – Born in 1964
It is worth noting that some successful Hollywood personalities did not have acting as their top priority. Among them is Courteney Cox who originally intended to acquire a degree in architecture from Mount Vernon College. However, she took a step back to pursue her passion: modeling. Eventually she focused on acting and eventually made her debut in the movie Down Twisted. She became renowned after appearing in Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in the Dark and in the critically-acclaimed thriller film franchise Scream. Moreover, she is also synonymous with her role in the popular sitcom Friends as Monica Geller, which secured her several recognitions.
The 57-year-old has recently said in an interview that being one of the stars in the new series Shining Vale made her “excited about acting again.”