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Hey! Ready for a celeb roll call? April 17 is packed with some pretty cool stars. Let's meet 10 famous folks who popped up on this day. Quick facts ahead - and who knows, maybe you’re a birthday twin!

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Jennifer Garner: The Girl-Next-Door Who Can Do It All

Jennifer Garner: The Girl-Next-Door Who Can Do It All

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Jennifer Garner is that star who makes everything feel real — from spy dramas to sweet rom-coms like 13 Going on 30. Fun twist: she spent nine years as a ballet kid before stealing the spotlight.

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    Victoria Beckham: From Posh Spice to Fashion Boss

    Victoria Beckham: From Posh Spice to Fashion Boss

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    Remember Posh Spice? That’s Victoria Beckham, who nailed both pop stardom and killer style. Side note: her family tree includes a revolutionary German artist — talk about artsy heritage!

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    Sean Bean: The Guy Who’s Hard to Kill (Onscreen)

    Sean Bean: The Guy Who’s Hard to Kill (Onscreen)

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    Sean Bean keeps showing up as the tough hero (or at least, the one you root for), from Lord of the Rings to Sharpe. Quick quirk: he’s got a tattoo in Elvish script — because why not?

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    Rooney Mara: The Mysterious, Talented Star

    Rooney Mara: The Mysterious, Talented Star

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    Rooney Mara nails tough roles with a magnetic pull. She rocked the Dragon Tattoo and won hearts with Carol. Plus, she’s got a big heart off-screen too—she’s done some serious good work helping kids in Kenya.

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    Maynard James Keenan: Rock Star Meets Winemaker Extraordinaire

    Maynard James Keenan: Rock Star Meets Winemaker Extraordinaire

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    Maynard’s voice is unforgettable thanks to bands like Tool. But here’s the curveball: he’s also a winemaker, shaking up vineyards in Arizona. Oh, and he used to design pet store interiors. Talk about a wild resume!

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    Redman: Rap’s Funniest Flowmaster

    Redman: Rap’s Funniest Flowmaster

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    Redman brings laughs and legendary beats. His name? It came from a crazy snowball fight that left his face bright red. How’s that for origin story?

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    Avi Kaplan: The Bass That Makes Your Heart Drop

    Avi Kaplan: The Bass That Makes Your Heart Drop

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    Avi’s deep bass was the magic behind Pentatonix’s sound before he went solo. Fun fact: he once snagged a "Best Rhythm Section" prize with his college a cappella crew. Talent runs deep!

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    Liz Phair: Indie Rock’s Storyteller

    Liz Phair: Indie Rock’s Storyteller

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    Liz Phair’s early bedroom tapes turned into a revolutionary indie album that still packs punch. Before fame, she recorded demos in her childhood bedroom — talk about DIY!

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    Henry Ian Cusick: The Lost Guy We Love

    Henry Ian Cusick: The Lost Guy We Love

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    Henry is the face you remember from Lost, plus a bunch of other shows. Fun twist: he got kicked out of drama school for skipping too many classes. Oops!

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    Kimberly Elise: Award-Winning and Plant-Powered

    Kimberly Elise: Award-Winning and Plant-Powered

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    Kimberly shines in serious roles and is a big-time vegan advocate. She's worked with PETA and proves you can be tough and compassionate all at once!

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