10 Celebs Who Share May 17 and Are Totally Cool

Nikki Reed got famous by co-writing and acting in the intense movie Thirteen. Twilight fans know her as Rosalie Hale. Plus, she’s into making sustainable jewelry. Oh, and fun fact? She once tried her hand at directing a music video just because she was curious about film.

Derek Hough pretty much owns the dance floor with six Mirrorball trophies from Dancing with the Stars and a handful of Emmy Awards. He’s also shown off his chops on Broadway and TV. Before all that, he was into karate, acrobatics, football, and basketball—talk about skills overload!

Passenger, aka Michael David Rosenberg, won hearts worldwide with “Let Her Go.” He started by busking on the streets of England and Australia, just him and his guitar. His songs feel like stories told by your chillest buddy.

Kandi Burruss made big waves with the group Xscape, then went on to win a Grammy and even snag a Tony nomination as a Broadway producer. Oh, and before all this? She was on BET’s Teen Summit when she was just 15. Basically, she’s been slaying for a long time.

Josh Homme is the guy behind Queens of the Stone Age and a few other cool bands. Before rocking out full-time, he spent a chunk of his life working on his grandpa’s farm. From farmhand to rock legend—nice glow-up!

Gina made history as Rhode Island’s first lady governor and then moved up to be Secretary of Commerce. Fun tidbit? She played rugby at Harvard and joked it was great practice for surviving politics. Sounds about right!

Jordan Knight was the lead singer for New Kids on the Block, rocking that signature falsetto. He even wore clear braces for two years while performing—dedication or what? He’s also done some acting and keeps the music coming.

Trent Reznor started off as a studio handyman and ended up creating Nine Inch Nails with some seriously intense tunes. He also rocks film scores, winning an Oscar and making movies like The Social Network sound unforgettable.

Craig Ferguson's got that charming Scottish accent and sharp wit from hosting The Late Late Show. But before all the laughs, he was banging the drums in punk bands back in Glasgow. Talk about a cool career twist!

Enya’s music feels like a peaceful hug — her blend of Celtic and ambient sounds is unbeatable. Though she’s sold millions, she’s never done a concert tour. Sounds like she’s keeping it mellow, and we’re here for it.