10 Celebs Born On December 25 That You’ll Totally Recognize

Justin Trudeau isn’t just Canada’s former prime minister – he used to be a snowboard instructor AND a nightclub bouncer. Talk about a resume! He’s the son of another famous PM and led his party to some pretty big wins, like legalizing cannabis nationwide.

Jeremy Strong’s acting chops have made him famous — especially as Kendall Roy from Succession. Here’s a wild thing: when he was just eight, his dad heroically saved him from a speeding car (breaking both his legs in the process!).

Armin van Buuren spins epic trance tunes all over the world, but here’s the kicker—he actually earned a law degree! Balancing beats and books, he became a top DJ (five times!) and made trance cool for decades.

Adut Akech shot into the modeling spotlight after a killer Saint Laurent debut. Fun fact: her Aussie teachers just couldn’t get her name right, so they called her “Mary” instead. Lucky for us she stuck with her real name and rocked the fashion world.

Dido wowed the world with her smooth vocals on “Thank You,” later sampled by Eminem in “Stan.” Her son’s name? Just a teenage favorite, not about the song. Hey, sometimes you just like a name!

Helena isn’t just a legendary model and one of the first Victoria’s Secret Angels—she won Miss Universe Denmark at 17! Plus, she’s a talented photographer who co-founded Nylon magazine. Talk about multi-talented.

Before becoming the wrestling powerhouse Rusev (or Miro), Miroslav was a rower and powerlifter in Bulgaria. From water to the ring, he’s flexed his way to multiple championship belts.

Sissy started out aiming for a folk singing career, but acting had other plans. She won an Oscar playing Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner’s Daughter, proving she could do way more than just sing.

NBA star Eric Gordon is known for sinking insane three-pointers. Ironically, during the 2020 pandemic, he didn’t even have a basketball hoop at home. Guess practice makes perfect somewhere else!

Before rocking stages worldwide as one half of The Veronicas, Jessica was on an Aussie kids’ show called Cybergirl. Talk about going from TV newbie to pop star!