Celebrity Birthdays - June
Ah, June — school’s out, pools are open, and June birthday people are here to remind you that the fun starts now.
These stars are summer’s opening act, kicking off long days, warm nights, and questionable tan lines. Grab a lemonade and join us in celebrating the folks who make June the month of all things bright and loud.
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Marie Avgeropoulos has one of those careers that makes you wonder if she secretly trains for the apocalypse between auditions. On screen, she’s led armies, survived brutal wastelands, and delivered speeches that could make hardened warriors stand up straighter. Off screen, she’s more likely to be drinking coffee, eating sushi, or heading into the woods with a backpack and a fishing rod. If the end of the world ever does arrive, most of us will be Googling “how to build a shelter,” while Marie will already have one built, a campfire going, and probably be teaching the rest of us how to swing a sword properly.
June 17, 1986, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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- She was a drummer in bands before she ever considered acting as a career.
- A talent agent discovered her while she was studying broadcast journalism.
- She is best known for playing Octavia Blake on The 100 for all seven seasons of the show.
- Her character Octavia evolved from a rebellious teen into the powerful leader known as “Blodreina.”
- She performed many of her own stunts, including physically demanding fight scenes and parkour-style action.
- She appeared in the film Tracers (2015) alongside Taylor Lautner.
- She has a strong love of the outdoors and enjoys activities such as camping, fishing, and rock climbing.
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Dave Navarro looks like the kind of guy who could either headline a rock festival or quietly run a very stylish haunted bookstore. With his tattoos, dark clothing, and ever-present guitar, he gives off the vibe of someone who definitely knows a few secret chords that shouldn’t be played after midnight. Yet, despite the mysterious rock-star aura, he often comes across as surprisingly calm and thoughtful—like the cool older cousin who shows up at family gatherings, brings the best music, and somehow makes even the potato salad seem a little more rebellious.
June 7, 1967, in Santa Monica, California
Trivia
- He hosted the tattoo competition show Ink Master for many seasons.
- He is an avid collector of vintage guitars.
- His memoir Don’t Try This at Home details his life, struggles, and recovery.
- He has appeared in numerous reality shows and documentaries.
- He is known for his extensive tattoo collection, each with personal meaning.
- He briefly performed with Guns N’ Roses in the late 1990s.
- He has a strong interest in photography and visual art.
- Jane’s Addiction helped inspire the creation of the Lollapalooza music festival.
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Zoe Saldaña was born on Earth, but you’d be forgiven for assuming she crash-landed here from a distant galaxy with a film contract in hand. Whether she’s blue, green, or rocking a Starfleet uniform, Zoe has conquered more cinematic universes than most people have streaming subscriptions. Today, we celebrate the birthday of the only woman who could out-act a tree, sass a raccoon, and still be home in time for pasta with the kids.
June 19, 1978, in Passaic, New Jersey
Trivia
- Zoe is best known for her roles in blockbuster franchises like "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy."
- She trained in ballet at the ECOS Espacio de Danza Academy, which helped her land her breakout role in "Center Stage" (2000).
- Zoe is passionate about dance and continues to practice ballet in her free time.
- She is an avid supporter of causes related to children’s health and education, often working with charities focused on these issues.
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Jodie Whittaker has one of those careers where her job description occasionally includes “save the universe before lunch.” One day she’s a deeply emotional character in a gripping crime drama, and the next she’s sprinting down a corridor, waving a glowing gadget, and explaining time travel to confused aliens and even more confused humans. Somewhere in the middle of all that, she still finds time to cheer for her football team and listen to punk rock. It’s the sort of life where your biggest daily decision might be, “Should I take the bus… or the time machine?”
June 17, 1982, in Skelmanthorpe, England
Trivia
- She gained widespread acclaim for her emotional performance as Beth Latimer in the hit crime drama Broadchurch.
- Before acting, she considered becoming a forensic psychologist.
- She is a devoted supporter of Huddersfield Town football club.
- She made her professional stage debut at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
- She has a fear of heights and spiders.
- She is married to actor and writer Christian Contreras.
- She once said that playing the Doctor felt like being handed “the keys to the biggest, most magical toy box in the world.”
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Richard Thomas has spent so many years being called John-Boy that he could probably answer to it in a crowded airport without missing a beat. Somewhere out there, there are still fans who half-expect him to pull out a notebook and start writing about the experience. He’s played FBI agents, stage villains, and Stephen King heroes, but to many people, he’ll always be the polite young man who says good night to the entire household before turning in. If he ever actually tried that in a modern apartment building, though, the neighbors would probably call security by the time he reached “Good night, third floor.”
June 13, 1951, in New York City
Trivia
- Richard Thomas won an Emmy Award in 1973 for The Waltons.
- He began acting professionally at age seven.
- His parents were both principal dancers with the New York City Ballet.
- He appeared on the soap opera As the World Turns as a teenager.
- Thomas played adult Bill Denbrough in the 1990 miniseries Stephen King’s It.
- He left The Waltons after five seasons to avoid being typecast.
- He starred as FBI agent Frank Gaad in The Americans.
- Thomas has performed extensively on Broadway and in national tours.
- He is a father of seven children, including triplet daughters.
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Amy Schumer has made an entire career out of saying the thing everyone else was thinking—but didn’t dare say out loud. She’ll roast herself before anyone else gets the chance, then turn the spotlight on society just to keep things fair. If honesty were an Olympic sport, she’d show up in sweatpants, win the gold, and give a speech about how weird the medal ceremony is.
June 1, 1981, in New York City, New York
Trivia
- Amy won an Emmy for Inside Amy Schumer.
- She wrote and starred in the hit film Trainwreck (2015).
- Her memoir became a New York Times bestseller.
- She has been an outspoken advocate for gun control legislation.
- She co-hosted a cooking series with her husband, chef Chris Fischer.
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Paul Giamatti has built an entire career out of looking slightly stressed, mildly confused, and deeply concerned about something just off-camera. He’s the only actor who can walk into a scene, sigh heavily, rub his forehead, and instantly make you believe he’s been dealing with life’s nonsense since the early 1700s. If Hollywood ever makes a movie about a guy trying to assemble a complicated piece of furniture while questioning the meaning of existence, Paul Giamatti will not only star in it—he’ll probably win an award for it too.
June 6, 1967, in New Haven, Connecticut
Trivia
- He won an Emmy for his portrayal of John Adams in the HBO miniseries.
- He received an Oscar nomination for Cinderella Man (2005).
- He voiced characters in animated films like Turbo and The Ant Bully.
- He has a deep interest in astronomy and science.
- He often plays intellectual, anxious, or deeply human characters.
- He has worked in film, television, stage, and voice acting.
- He is known for his love of literature and classical music.
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Leah Remini has the kind of personality that suggests she’s never lost an argument—and if she has, it’s only because she decided the other person wasn’t worth the effort. On The King of Queens, she could shut down Doug with a single look that said, “You tried something dumb again, didn’t you?” In real life, she’s just as direct, the sort of person who would walk into a fancy Hollywood party, head straight for the snack table, and loudly ask why nobody thought to serve real Italian food. With Leah, what you see is what you get—and it usually comes with a punchline.
June 15, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York
Trivia
- She starred as Carrie Heffernan on The King of Queens for nine seasons.
- She appeared as Stacey Carosi on Saved by the Bell.
- She competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2013.
- She later co-hosted Dancing with the Stars in 2022.
- She wrote the bestselling memoir Troublemaker.
- Her docuseries Scientology and the Aftermath won an Emmy Award.
- She reunited with Kevin James on Kevin Can Wait.
- She is known for her outspoken and candid personality.
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Paul Schulze has played so many serious, intense characters that you half-expect him to walk into a room and immediately start delivering a speech about life, morality, or a looming federal crisis. He’s been a priest who loved pasta a little too much, a government agent who took his job very seriously, and a pharmacist with a heart bigger than his common sense. If there’s ever a TV show about a deeply conflicted man standing in a dimly lit room, looking worried while holding a cup of coffee, Paul Schulze is probably already cast. And honestly, he’ll probably be the best part of the scene.
June 12, 1962, in New York City
Trivia
- He studied acting at SUNY Purchase.
- He played Father Phil Intintola on The Sopranos.
- He portrayed Ryan Chappelle on 24.
- He appeared in the thriller Panic Room with Jodie Foster.
- He starred as Eddie Walzer on Nurse Jackie.
- Schulze has appeared in multiple Law & Order episodes.
- He has a strong background in theater.
- He often plays intense or morally complex characters.
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Hugh Laurie is one of the few people who could convincingly play both a bumbling British aristocrat and a grumpy American medical genius without anyone questioning it. He went from asking Jeeves for help with his trousers to diagnosing rare diseases while insulting everyone in the room. And if that wasn’t enough, he casually released a blues album just to remind people he could also outplay them on the piano. At this point, if someone said Hugh Laurie was secretly a world-class chef or part-time astronaut, most people would probably just nod and say, “Yes, that sounds about right.”
June 11, 1959, in Oxford, England
Trivia
- His father won an Olympic gold medal in rowing in 1948.
- Laurie was a competitive rower at Cambridge.
- He met Stephen Fry in the Cambridge Footlights.
- He starred in Blackadder and A Bit of Fry & Laurie.
- He played Bertie Wooster in Jeeves and Wooster.
- He won two Golden Globes for his role on House.
- At one point, he was one of the highest-paid actors on TV.
- He released blues albums in 2011 and 2013.
- He is an accomplished pianist and singer.
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Bill Burr is the kind of guy who can turn a simple trip to the grocery store into a ten-minute rant about self-checkout machines, parking lots, and the suspiciously cheerful voice on the automated receipt printer. He has a special talent for sounding like he’s about two sentences away from yelling at a cloud, but somehow you end up agreeing with every word. One minute he’s furious about modern society, the next he’s admitting he can’t find his car keys because they’re in his own hand. It’s that perfect mix of outrage and self-awareness that makes you think, “Yeah, he’s losing his mind… but he’s got a point.”
June 10, 1968, in Canton, Massachusetts
Trivia
- Bill Burr once worked as a dental assistant before pursuing comedy.
- He has a helicopter pilot's license.
- Bill is known for his love of heavy metal music.
- He voices Frank Murphy in "F Is for Family."
- Bill Burr made a guest appearance in the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian."
- He's a die-hard sports fan, especially of the Boston teams.
- Bill has a special knack for ranting about everyday annoyances, which is a staple of his comedy.
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Karl Urban has one of those faces that looks equally at home in medieval armor, a futuristic space uniform, or a long leather coat while threatening corrupt superheroes. He’s spent so much time fighting orcs, criminals, aliens, and super-powered maniacs that you get the feeling he probably checks under the bed at night just in case there’s a rogue villain hiding there. And yet, off-screen, he’s the kind of laid-back New Zealander who’d probably rather be surfing than saving the galaxy. It’s comforting to know that if the world ever does end, there’s a decent chance Karl Urban will show up wearing the right costume for the situation.
June 7, 1972, in Wellington, New Zealand
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- He made his screen debut at the age of eight in a New Zealand television commercial.
- He played multiple different characters on Xena: Warrior Princess.
- He is a passionate surfer and often returns to New Zealand to hit the waves.
- He kept Judge Dredd’s helmet on for the entire Dredd film to stay true to the comics.
- He is a big fan of rugby and supports New Zealand’s national team, the All Blacks.
- He originally auditioned for the role of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings.
- His mother worked in the film industry, which helped spark his interest in acting.
- He has appeared in both Star Trek and The Lord of the Rings, two of the biggest franchises in film history.
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If Lucy Hale ever decided to quit acting, she could probably start a very successful second career as a professional coffee taster, dog spoiler, and part-time karaoke champion. She’s the kind of person who looks effortlessly stylish in a designer gown on the red carpet and then five minutes later is at home in sweatpants, baking cookies, and arguing with her dog about who actually runs the house. (Spoiler: it’s the dog.) With her mix of charm, talent, and caffeine-fueled enthusiasm, it’s no wonder she keeps landing roles—Hollywood clearly knows a good leading lady when it sees one.
June 14, 1989, in Memphis, Tennessee
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- She was homeschooled during her early acting career.
- She once had a cameo in the Scream 4 opening sequence.
- Lucy is a big fan of classic country music, including artists like Shania Twain and Faith Hill.
- She has said that Friends is one of her favorite comfort shows.
- Lucy has a tattoo that reads “Light” as a reminder to stay positive.
- She originally auditioned for the role of Hanna on Pretty Little Liars before being cast as Aria.
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If Natalie Portman’s life were a résumé, most people would assume it was written by three different overachievers working in shifts. Child star in a gritty crime film? Check. Queen of an entire galaxy before turning 20? Of course. Harvard graduate with a psychology degree? Naturally. Oscar-winning performance after months of ballet training? Why not. And just to keep things interesting, she later picks up a magical hammer and becomes a Norse superhero. Meanwhile, the rest of us are feeling proud because we remembered to water the houseplant this week. If there were a medal for “Most Likely to Succeed at Absolutely Everything,” Natalie would probably win it—and then politely thank everyone in three different languages.
June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel
Trivia
- Portman moved to the United States with her family when she was three years old.
- She is fluent in Hebrew, French, German, and Japanese.
- She made her film debut at age 12 in "Léon: The Professional" (1994).
- Portman graduated from Harvard University with a degree in psychology in 2003.
- She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Black Swan" (2010).
- She shaved her head for her role in "V for Vendetta" (2005).
- Portman has dual Israeli and American citizenship.
- She portrayed Padmé Amidala in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy.
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Bonnie Tyler sings every line like the fate of the universe depends on it. If she ever asked you to pass the salt, it would probably sound like the opening line of a power ballad: “I NEED… THE SAAAAALT!” And somehow, you’d feel emotional handing it to her. That’s her magic. She could probably sing a grocery list and make it sound like the most dramatic moment of the decade. Eggs? Bread? Milk? Suddenly it’s a chart-topping anthem about breakfast and destiny.
June 8, 1951, in Skewen, Neath, Wales
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- Bonnie Tyler’s real name is Gaynor Hopkins. She chose her stage name by randomly picking it from a newspaper!
- She had surgery on her vocal cords in 1976, which resulted in her distinctive raspy voice.
- "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was originally offered to Meat Loaf, but he turned it down.
- Bonnie once owned a five-star hotel in Portugal. Rock star by night, hotelier by day!
- She has a star on the Birmingham Walk of Stars, right next to Ozzy Osbourne. Rock royalty, indeed.
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James Callis has the rare talent of making genius-level intelligence look both impressive and slightly dangerous. As Gaius Baltar, he could deliver a speech about theology, quantum physics, and his own innocence—all in the same breath—and somehow make it sound convincing. If there were an award for “Most Likely to Accidentally Doom Humanity While Explaining Why It Wasn’t His Fault,” he’d win it every time. Fortunately for the rest of us, off-screen he seems far more interested in piano, painting, and raising his kids than triggering any robotic uprisings.
June 4, 1971, in Hampstead, England
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- James Callis trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
- He played Bridget’s friend Tom in the Bridget Jones films.
- He won a Saturn Award for his role as Gaius Baltar.
- Callis speaks multiple languages, including French and Spanish.
- He is also a writer, musician, and visual artist.
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Liam Neeson has the rare ability to sound both polite and absolutely terrifying at the same time. He could call you to say your pizza is late, and somehow you’d end up apologizing and offering to deliver it yourself. His voice is so deep and serious that even when he’s asking for directions, it sounds like the opening line of an action movie. Somewhere out there, there’s probably a poor telemarketer who dialed his number once and immediately retired from the profession. After all, when Liam Neeson says he has a “very particular set of skills,” most people suddenly remember they left the stove on and need to hang up right away.
June 7, 1952, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Trivia
- He was an amateur boxing champion in his youth.
- Before acting, he worked as a forklift operator at a Guinness factory.
- He is over 6 feet 4 inches tall, making him one of the tallest leading men in Hollywood.
- He voiced the lion Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia films.
- He originally trained as a teacher before turning to acting.
- He has said fly-fishing is one of his favorite ways to relax.
- He was offered the role of James Bond in the 1990s but turned it down.
- His Taken role turned him into a global action star in his mid-50s.
- He holds Irish, British, and American citizenship.
- He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2000.
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Robin Lord Taylor has the rare ability to make a top hat, a limp, and a sinister grin look downright stylish. As The Penguin, he could terrify an entire room without raising his voice—just a quiet sentence and that look in his eyes, and suddenly everyone’s checking for exits. Off screen, though, he’s more likely to be found tending his garden, which is comforting. After all, it’s nice to know the guy who ruled Gotham’s underworld is also perfectly capable of keeping a tomato plant alive.
June 4, 1978, in Shueyville, Iowa
Trivia
- Robin Lord Taylor studied theater at Northwestern University.
- He was college friends and later roommates with comedian Billy Eichner.
- His role as The Penguin on Gotham ran for all five seasons of the series.
- He appeared in The Walking Dead before his big breakthrough.
- Taylor is an avid gardener and often shares his plants on social media.
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Allen has hosted and performed stand-up specials throughout his career.Tim Allen has spent decades proving that if something doesn’t work, the obvious solution is more power—more horsepower, more voltage, or at the very least, a louder grunt. He’s the only man who could convincingly play a handyman who breaks everything, a space ranger who doesn’t know he’s a toy, and Santa Claus who got the job because of a workplace accident. Somewhere out there, there’s probably a toolbox that opens itself when he walks into the room, just out of respect. And if it doesn’t, he’ll fix it—right after he adds a bigger engine to it.
June 13, 1953, in Denver, Colorado
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- He served over two years in federal prison before launching his comedy career.
- He studied communications in college and discovered stand-up there.
- In 1995, he had the number one TV show, movie, and book at the same time.
- He voiced Buzz Lightyear in all the main Toy Story films.
- He is a passionate car collector with several custom-built vehicles.
- Home Improvement was the most-watched sitcom in the U.S. during the 1990s.
- He turned down massive pay raises to keep Home Improvement from stretching past its creative peak.
- Allen has hosted and performed stand-up specials throughout his career.
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Sônia Braga has the kind of screen presence that makes every scene feel as if it were shot at the most glamorous moment of the day—even when the character is just walking to the kitchen. Meanwhile, the rest of us can’t even open the fridge without the lighting making us look like we’ve been up since 1842. If Sônia ever watered her garden on camera, it would probably look like a dramatic, award-winning moment. If we try it, we end up soaked, stepping on the hose, and wondering why the neighbor is watching. That’s the difference between a movie icon and the rest of us.
June 8, 1950, in Maringá, Brazil
Trivia
- Sônia Braga first gained national attention on Brazilian television before becoming a film star.
- Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands was Brazil’s highest-grossing film for decades.
- She earned a Golden Globe nomination for Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985).
- Sônia has worked in Brazilian, American, and European film and television.
- She appeared in Sex and the City as one of Samantha’s love interests.
- Her performance in Aquarius (2016) was widely praised at international film festivals.
- She starred in the critically acclaimed film Bacurau (2019).
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Kate Upton’s career path went from riding horses to ruling magazine covers, which is a pretty solid upgrade—though the horses probably still expect her to muck out a stall or two. She’s the kind of person who can walk a red carpet one day and then happily eat ice cream on the couch the next. Somewhere out there, a former equestrian rival is watching her on a magazine cover and thinking, “All I got was a ribbon and a sunburn. She got Hollywood.”
June 10, 1992, in St. Joseph, Michigan
Trivia
- She was a competitive equestrian as a teenager.
- She first appeared on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover in 2011.
- She has appeared on the cover four times.
- She made her film debut in Tower Heist.
- She starred in the comedy The Other Woman.
- She married MLB pitcher Justin Verlander in 2017.
- She became a mother in 2018.
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