10 Celebs Born on April 16 That’ll Totally Surprise You

Sadie Sink snagged her Stranger Things role by fibbing about skateboarding skills. Yep, she totally faked it to play Max Mayfield and nailed it! From Netflix fame to snagging a Tony nod, this girl's got talent and tricks.

Anya Taylor-Joy moved to London but refused to learn English for two whole years! How did she finally get it? By reading Harry Potter books. Take that, language barriers! She then went on to slay The Queen's Gambit and beyond.

Before making us laugh until it hurts, Martin Lawrence was knocking 'em out in Mid-Atlantic Golden Gloves boxing matches as a teen. Talk about a punchline with punch power!

Jon Cryer’s iconic hair on Two and a Half Men? Totally fake! It’s a magic combo of makeup and powder that fooled us all. Plus, he played Lex Luthor, showing villainy with style.

Akon wasn’t just born to sing—he started penning songs at the ripe age of seven! That early hustle helped him light up the music world and even bring electricity to Africa, literally.

Claire Foy actually started off dreaming of making movies behind the camera. But thanks to a drama teacher’s pep talk, she took center stage—and became a queen (on The Crown) everyone loves.

Before kicking butt in MMA and Hollywood, Gina Carano was a basketball champ who led her high school to a state title. Talk about scoring points on and off the court!

Lukas Haas was plucked from kindergarten by a casting director—yep, that young! He’s been stealing scenes ever since, from Amish boy roles to mind-bending flicks like Inception.

Kelli O’Hara shares more than just killer vocals—she and Broadway queen Kristin Chenoweth were sorority sisters and shared the same vocal coach! Talk about a showbiz squad.

Marié Digby was a sneaky songwriter in high school, crafting tunes late at night without telling her family. Her secret talent took the spotlight with a viral 'Umbrella' cover!