10 Celebs Who Were Born on September 16 (Surprise, They’re Pretty Cool)

Amy Poehler is basically a laughter factory. From rocking Saturday Night Live to being the goofy boss everyone secretly loves on Parks and Rec, she’s a comedy legend. Oh, and before she was the funny queen, she honed her skills at some fancy improv spots in Chicago. Talk about a glow-up!

Fun fact: Amy once trained at Chicago’s famous improv spots before comedy took over her life.

Marc Anthony sings with so much passion you’d swear his voice was on fire—in a good way, of course! He’s sold more salsa records than anyone else and even acted in movies. Plus, he’s the kind of guy who uses his fame for good stuff like helping kids with his charity. That’s some next-level cool.

Fun fact: Singing helped him beat a childhood stutter. Talk about turning things around!

Nick Jonas started singing in a barbershop when he was just six years old (yes, SIX!) and hasn’t stopped since. From Jonas Brothers to solo hits and even movies like Jumanji, he's done it all. Oh, and he's a champ for raising awareness about diabetes too. Multi-talented much?

Fun fact: Broadway called his name after that early barbershop show - talk about a lucky haircut!

Molly Shannon is like that friend who’s always hilarious and a little bit crazy—in the best way. She made SNL unforgettable with characters like Mary Katherine Gallagher and keeps surprising us with roles that are funny and sometimes serious. Oh, and she’s a total survivor with an inspiring story.

Fun fact: Molly survived a serious accident as a kid but still made comedy her superpower.

David Copperfield didn’t just do magic—he turned it into jaw-dropping art. Remember when he made the Statue of Liberty vanish? Yep, that was him. Plus, he walked through the Great Wall of China like it was no biggie. And oh yeah, he taught a magic class when he was a teenager. Talk about prodigy!

Fun fact: He was a college professor at 16 teaching ‘The Art of Magic.’ How cool is that?

If you’ve vibed to any modern hip-hop, Metro Boomin’s probably behind the beats. His dark, cinematic sounds are basically everywhere, from Future to Spider-Man soundtracks. He started out wanting to rap but ended up making the beats everyone can’t stop playing. That’s some serious plot twist energy.

Fun fact: He actually wanted to be a rapper first but then decided making beats was way cooler.

Fan Bingbing is basically a style icon who also acts like a boss. You might recognize her as Blink from X-Men or from her fancy red carpet moments. She even started her own studio because, why not? Her name means ‘ice,’ which is cool because she’s definitely chill when it comes to owning the spotlight.

Fun fact: Her grandma picked her name because it means 'ice,' paying tribute to their sea-loving family.

Alexis played Rory Gilmore, the ultimate bookworm on Gilmore Girls, but here’s a twist: she actually hates coffee, so they filled her mug with soda for filming. She’s also grabbed an Emmy for her serious acting chops in The Handmaid's Tale. A total package, right?

Fun fact: Her famous Gilmore coffee mug? Filled with soda because she doesn’t do coffee.

Kyla Pratt’s voice made Penny Proud unforgettable, and she’s starred in lots of family-friendly movies and shows. Oh, and she even showed off her other side on a reality show. Versatility level: expert.

Fun fact: She once popped up on a reality show that’s way different from her usual gigs.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. loves digging into history and finding those family secrets we all crave. You’ve probably caught him on PBS’s Finding Your Roots, where he uncovers wild family stories. He’s a big deal at Harvard and even got his genome sequenced first. Basically, he’s the ultimate detective of the past.

Fun fact: He was the first African American to get his full genome mapped. Talk about knowing yourself!