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Hey! Today’s the day we spill the tea on some pretty cool stars born on August 7. From Oscar-winning actresses to metal rockers and internet legends, this list is all kinds of famous fun. Let’s dive right in and see who’s partying today!

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#1

Charlize Theron: From Ballet to Badass Actress, 51

Charlize Theron: From Ballet to Badass Actress, 51

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Charlize Theron went from dancing ballet (before a knee said no thanks) to smashing it as an Oscar winner in 'Monster.' Plus, she’s a total action hero as Furiosa in 'Mad Max.' Talk about a glow-up!

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    David Duchovny: X-Files Hero and Writer Extraordinaire, 66

    David Duchovny: X-Files Hero and Writer Extraordinaire, 66

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    David Duchovny nailed it as FBI’s Mulder and writer Hank Moody, winning Golden Globes along the way. Bonus: he even played college basketball. Yup, the dude’s got layers!

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    #3

    Michael Shannon: Intense Actor with Rock Star Roots, 52

    Michael Shannon: Intense Actor with Rock Star Roots, 52

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    Michael Shannon brings serious heat in every role and even has two Oscar nods. Fun twist? He used to be in a rock band. Rock on, Michael!

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    Bruce Dickinson: Metal God and Pilot Extraordinaire, 68

    Bruce Dickinson: Metal God and Pilot Extraordinaire, 68

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    Bruce Dickinson is the voice that powers Iron Maiden and a legit airline pilot on the side. Oh, and he tried drumming before he found his vocal thunder. Rock star moves!

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    Wayne Knight: The New-Man Himself & Jurassic Park’s Dennis Nedry, 71

    Wayne Knight: The New-Man Himself & Jurassic Park’s Dennis Nedry, 71

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    Before he made us laugh as Newman and creep us out in Jurassic Park, Wayne Knight was actually a private detective. Who knew he was that good at sneaking around?

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    #6

    Abbie Cornish: Aussie Talent and Rapping Queen, 44

    Abbie Cornish: Aussie Talent and Rapping Queen, 44

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    Abbie Cornish kills it as both an actress and rapper. She even stuck with being a vegetarian for 19 years ‘cause she’s all about those animal rights vibes.

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    Christian Chávez: Pop Star and Telenovela Heartthrob, 43

    Christian Chávez: Pop Star and Telenovela Heartthrob, 43

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    Christian Chávez made waves as part of hit group RBD and stole hearts on the show Rebelde. FYI, People en Español even named him one of the 50 Most Beautiful in 2010. No big deal.

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    #8

    Carlos Vives: Colombia’s Rhythm King and Grammy Beast, 65

    Carlos Vives: Colombia’s Rhythm King and Grammy Beast, 65

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    Carlos Vives mixes Colombian beats with pop and rocks the Grammy stage like a champ. He even started out studying ads before switching to making music magic. Talk about a plot twist!

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    Samantha Ronson: DJ and Nightlife Queen, 49

    Samantha Ronson: DJ and Nightlife Queen, 49

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    Samantha Ronson spins decks and rocks crowds worldwide. Fun fact? She used to co-own a NYC nightclub called The Plumm. VIP vibes all day!

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    Jimmy Wales: Wiki Wizard and Internet Game-Changer, 60

    Jimmy Wales: Wiki Wizard and Internet Game-Changer, 60

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    Jimmy Wales basically gave us Wikipedia, the internet brain that never sleeps. Before that genius move, he was crunching numbers as a financial trader. Guess brains come in many outfits!

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