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Hey, want to know which stars are blowing out candles today? We've got Anna Kendrick, Gillian Anderson, Eric Bana, and a bunch more party people all sharing August 9 as their special day. Let's do a quick celeb roll call and see what fun facts pop up!

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Anna Kendrick: The Queen of Quips and Pitch Perfect Vibes, 41

Anna Kendrick: The Queen of Quips and Pitch Perfect Vibes, 41

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Anna Kendrick isn’t just any actress—she's got wit sharp enough to slice through your popcorn and a voice that makes you wanna sing along. From Oscar nods in Up in the Air to belting out tunes in Pitch Perfect, she’s the total package. Oh, and she once broke into an empty house just ‘cause curiosity got the best of her. What a rebel!

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    Gillian Anderson: FBI’s Favorite Agent Turns Royalty, 58

    Gillian Anderson: FBI’s Favorite Agent Turns Royalty, 58

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    Gillian basically made paranormal investigations look cool as FBI Agent Scully. Then she switched gears and rocked as Margaret Thatcher in The Crown and became everyone’s favorite sex therapist in Sex Education. Fun tidbit? She once toyed with the idea of studying marine biology—talk about a plot twist!

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    Eric Bana: From Comedy to Hulk Smash, 58

    Eric Bana: From Comedy to Hulk Smash, 58

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    Eric’s got range—he can make you laugh or terrify you with a gaze. Made a splash as a tough guy in Chopper, then turned green and angry as Hulk. Bonus fact? He’s into motor racing and nearly quit school to be a mechanic. Can you imagine Hulk fixing your car?

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    Bill Skarsgård: Pennywise With Eye Tricks, 36

    Bill Skarsgård: Pennywise With Eye Tricks, 36

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    You thought Pennywise was all CGI? Nope! Bill can wiggle his eyes separately and smile creepily without tech help. He’s the Swedish horror hero who took clown scares to the next level and then chilled you in John Wick 4. Talent, much?

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    Dan Levy: The Schitt’s Creek Genius, 43

    Dan Levy: The Schitt’s Creek Genius, 43

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    Dan co-created Schitt's Creek and basically took home all the Emmy bling. He’s a triple threat: actor, writer, and producer. Before TV fame, he was interning and helping out backstage at Canadian Idol. Talk about working your way to the top!

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    Hoda Kotb: Your Morning TV BFF, 62

    Hoda Kotb: Your Morning TV BFF, 62

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    Hoda’s that warm and friendly face you can’t help but smile at during your morning coffee. She’s been rocking NBC's Today show for ages and wrote a few bestseller books too. Once worked in Egypt as a news assistant—total globe-trotter vibes!

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    Chris Cuomo: Lawyer-Turned-News-Star, 56

    Chris Cuomo: Lawyer-Turned-News-Star, 56

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    Chris went from legal briefs to news briefs, chatting politics and more on primetime. He even snagged a News Emmy. Fun to know: He was a fully licensed attorney before jumping into the TV spotlight. Talk about a career plot twist!

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    Melanie Griffith: The Lion-Wrangled Star, 69

    Melanie Griffith: The Lion-Wrangled Star, 69

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    Melanie’s got a voice you won’t forget and roles that made the ’80s sparkle. She snagged an Oscar nod for Working Girl. Fun fact? She was actually bitten by a lion on set during Roar filming. No biggie. Just a regular Tuesday, right?

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    Sam Elliott: The Mustached Western Legend, 82

    Sam Elliott: The Mustached Western Legend, 82

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    Sam’s voice alone could probably win an Oscar. Famous for that epic mustache (which started as a movie role prop), he’s played enough rugged cowboys to fill a rodeo. His screen credits? Endless, and always memorable.

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    Vivek Ramaswamy: Tennis Whiz Turned Political Headliner, 41

    Vivek Ramaswamy: Tennis Whiz Turned Political Headliner, 41

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    Vivek’s got a serious multitasking game—once a top junior tennis player, an accomplished piano player, and now making waves in politics and business. He shook things up with his presidential run and wrote the buzziest book on woke culture. Talk about a plotful life!

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