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Hey, check this out! May 29 is basically a celebrity party day. We’ve got 10 cool folks who all popped out on this date. Let’s take a quick peek at who’s celebrating and some fun facts you probably didn’t know.

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Annette Bening, The Actress Who Could’ve Been a Scuba Diver

Annette Bening, The Actress Who Could’ve Been a Scuba Diver

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Annette Bening has rocked movies and theater for decades. She’s snagged Oscars nods and Golden Globes like they’re going out of style. But here’s the kicker: before stealing the spotlight, she once worked as a cook on a boat and could dive underwater like a pro.

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    Melissa Etheridge, The Rocker With a Voice Like Gravel and Gold

    Melissa Etheridge, The Rocker With a Voice Like Gravel and Gold

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    Melissa Etheridge’s got that raspy voice you just can’t ignore. She’s got a couple of Grammys and an Oscar-winning song for a documentary under her belt. Oh! And she once sang at Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s wedding. Fancy, right?

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    Danny Elfman, From Being Rejected in Music Class to Composing Movie Magic

    Danny Elfman, From Being Rejected in Music Class to Composing Movie Magic

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    Danny Elfman is the genius behind some of your favorite spooky and quirky movie tunes. Fun fact: He was once kicked out of elementary school orchestra because they said he had zero music talent. Ha! Guess who won in the end?

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    Laverne Cox, The Trailblazer Who Once Dazzled as a Drag Queen

    Laverne Cox, The Trailblazer Who Once Dazzled as a Drag Queen

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    You probably know Laverne Cox as Sophia from Orange Is the New Black, but did you know she used to work the drag queen scene in NYC? Plus, she’s the first trans person to grace Time magazine’s cover. Talk about smashing ceilings!

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    Noel Gallagher, The Lefty Who Went Right-Handed and Made Rock History

    Noel Gallagher, The Lefty Who Went Right-Handed and Made Rock History

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    Oasis’s main man Noel Gallagher wrote some of the ’90s coolest songs like “Wonderwall.” Even though he’s left-handed, he learned guitar right-handed on his dad’s old guitar. Rockstar dedication right there.

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    Mel B, The Spice Girl Who Wrote Her Rap in Two Seconds

    Mel B, The Spice Girl Who Wrote Her Rap in Two Seconds

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    Mel B, aka Scary Spice, shook the world with the Spice Girls. Believe it or not, she whipped up the rap part of “Wannabe” in about two seconds flat. Not bad for a pop icon!

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    Riley Keough, The Actress Who Saved Up Modeling Cash for Film School

    Riley Keough, The Actress Who Saved Up Modeling Cash for Film School

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    Before Riley Keough started acting, she was a model who cleverly saved all her earnings to go to film school. Now she’s known for her deep, captivating roles on screen. Smart move, right?

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    Daniel Tosh, The Comedian Who Was Once a Telemarketer

    Daniel Tosh, The Comedian Who Was Once a Telemarketer

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    You know Daniel Tosh from the show Tosh.0, roasting internet culture like a pro. But before the laughs, he tried his hand at telemarketing. Guess comedy won!

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    Rupert Everett, The Charming Actor Who Also Writes Novels

    Rupert Everett, The Charming Actor Who Also Writes Novels

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    Rupert Everett made us swoon in movies like My Best Friend’s Wedding and even lent his voice to Prince Charming in Shrek. But that’s not all—he’s also penned some novels while living it up in Paris.

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    Dhar Mann, The Guy Spreading Good Vibes (And Starting a Cosmetics Brand)

    Dhar Mann, The Guy Spreading Good Vibes (And Starting a Cosmetics Brand)

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    Dhar Mann is the master of those motivational vids you see all over social media. Before this, he dabbled in all sorts of businesses, including a weed store. Look at him now—super inspiring and a cosmetics boss!

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