Hey, guess what? It's October 28, which means a bunch of cool celebs were born today! Let's do a quick roll call of some famous faces and fun facts. Ready to meet your birthday twins or just enjoy some celeb trivia? Let's go!
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Julia Roberts, The Smile That Won 59 Years
Known for that unforgettable grin, Julia Roberts stole hearts in Pretty Woman and rocked it in Erin Brockovich to snag an Oscar. She's also big on saving the planet and helping kids through UNICEF.
Here's a wild tidbit: Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife actually covered her hospital bill when she was born. Talk about some famous birth squad goals!
Joaquin Phoenix, The Actor Who Refused to Slice Frogs
Joaquin is the guy who dived deep into the Joker's twisted mind and came out with an Oscar. He's all about animal rights and once quit school 'cause he didn't want to dissect a frog. Respect.
Shortcut to rebel status!
Frank Ocean, The Music Magician at 39
Frank Ocean rewrote the music game with chill vibes and poetic lyrics. Big hits like Blonde made waves, but early on, he hustled washing cars and walking dogs to fund his dreams. Dedication level: expert.
Bill Gates, The Brainy Billionaire Hitting 71
Tech wizard Bill Gates changed how we all use computers and now spends his time saving the world with his foundation. Fun fact: as a teen, he hacked his school's class schedule to get into classes with more girls. Smooth move, Bill.
Matt Smith, The Doctor Who Also Plays Royals
Remember the Eleventh Doctor? That’s Matt Smith! He also nailed roles as Prince Philip and a dragon prince. He once dreamt of football glory but swapped the field for the stage after a back injury. Acting wins!
Brad Paisley, The Country Star Who Also Paints
Brad’s got the guitar skills and a wicked sense of humor that made songs like “He Didn’t Have to Be” famous. Guess what? He’s also an animator and painter who jazzes up his concerts with custom visuals. Multitalented alert!
Gwendoline Christie, The Giant Screen Boss at 48
From Brienne of Tarth to Star Wars badass, Gwendoline commands every scene she’s in. She used to be a gymnast but swapped flips for acting after a serious back injury. Plus, she’s all about body positivity and runway walks!
Annie Potts, The Ever-Charming Queen at 74
Annie’s been making us laugh and warm our hearts forever—from Designing Women to voicing Bo Peep and playing Meemaw. She survived a crazy bad car crash young and still shines on screen. Talk about resilience!
Finn Wittrock, The Drama King at 42
Finn’s got serious acting chops with Emmy nods for American Horror Story and more. He loves classical theater and was once a US Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Fancy!
Nolan Gould, The Brainy Kid Grown Up at 28
Nolan charmed us for years on Modern Family while rocking an IQ of 150 and signing up for Mensa. When he’s not acting, he’s climbing rocks and jamming on sitar and double bass. Who says brainy can’t be cool?

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