Hey! Let's take a fun peek at some cool folks born on January 9. From YouTubers to athletes, these celebs definitely know how to celebrate their day. Dive in for quick and quirky facts that'll make you want to party like it's your birthday too!
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Brent Rivera: Social Media’s Comedy King, 28
Brent Rivera jumped onto the fame train with hilarious Vine clips, then just kept rolling on YouTube and TikTok. The guy’s basically the friend who always makes you laugh. Bonus: He co-founded a talent studio and started acting at 11—talk about a busy bee!
Nicola Peltz: Ice Hockey to Hollywood, 31
Nicola went from sliding on ice hockey rinks to stealing the spotlight in Transformers and Bates Motel. She even stepped behind the camera for her own movie debut in 2024. Also, fun twist—she took up hockey 'cause her brother did. Sibling goals!
Dominik Livaković: The Calm Croatian Goal-Stopper, 31
Dominik’s the goalkeeper you want on your team during penalty shootouts. He helped Croatia snag third place at the 2022 World Cup — saving those setups like a pro. Oh, and football greatness runs in the family with a Golden Boot-winning uncle.
Marcus Peters: NFL’s Ball Hawk Extraordinaire, 33
Marcus Peters grabbed attention after getting drafted by the Chiefs and snagging Rookie of the Year honors. This cornerback’s got moves and more interceptions than you can count. In high school, he even led his team to an undefeated season. Not too shabby!
Eric García: Barcelona’s Defensive Brain, 25
Eric grew up in Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy and turned into a leader on the field. He’s snagged some serious titles and even an Olympic gold medal. Captain vibes? Yep, he’s got those locked down.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson: The Multi-Event Marvel, 33
Kat’s not your average athlete. She’s dropped records, grabbed golds, and rocked the heptathlon like a champ. Fun fact: she started out in high jump 'cause she was the tallest kid in class. Sometimes being tall is a real advantage!
Ruby Soho: Punk-Rock Wrestling Star, 35
Ruby brings the punk attitude to the wrestling ring with style and serious skill. Her ring name? Thanks to Lars Frederiksen from Rancid. Plus, he helped clear the song that pumps her up for her AEW entrances. How cool is that?
Kerris Dorsey: Actress and Songwriter Extraordinaire, 28
Kerris shines on screen and in song. You might know her from Ray Donovan or that heartfelt tune she and her sister wrote for Moneyball. Artistic talent definitely runs in her family!
Sergio García: Golf’s Swing Master, 46
Sergio’s been swinging clubs since he was three—and boy, does it show. That 2017 Masters win? Legendary. His fiery passion on the course makes cheering for him impossible to resist.
Jack Campbell: The Football Beast with a Basketball Past, 34
Jack dominates football but was once a basketball champion in high school. Talk about all-around athlete! His tackling skills earned him the Butkus Award, proving he’s a force to be reckoned with.

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