Celebs Born on May 23 That You Gotta Know!

James Charles is that YouTube guy who turned makeup into a colorful adventure. First dude to be a CoverGirl ambassador? Check! His YouTube tutorials are everything, and he even teamed up with Morphe for some lip-smacking makeup collections. Oh, and here’s a wild tidbit: he’s basically blind without his glasses but still slays those looks.

Ryan Coogler shot to fame directing Fruitvale Station and then blew the roof off with Marvel’s Black Panther. That guy even snagged an Oscar for a screenplay—fancy! Before the Hollywood buzz, he was a juvenile hall counselor, following his dad’s footsteps. Talk about a plot twist!

Chris Gethard keeps it real with his comedy that’s equal parts funny and raw. You might know him from The Chris Gethard Show and his HBO special Career Suicide. Fun fact: he’s also a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Yep, punchlines AND jiu jitsu moves!

Remember Moss from The IT Crowd? That’s Richard Ayoade’s magic. Not just an actor, he directs movies and hosts TV shows with his trademark quirky style. Bonus: he was obsessed with The Catcher in the Rye as a kid and even dressed up like Holden Caulfield. Classic!

Jewel’s voice is like honey, and her debut album Pieces of You made waves. Before fame, she lived in a van, charming coffeehouses in San Diego with her tunes. Grammy nods, book deals, acting gigs—this lady does it all.

Maxwell hit the 90s scene with smooth falsetto vibes and some serious neo-soul cred. His album Urban Hang Suite is platinum gold, and he's got three Grammys to prove he’s no joke. Also, here’s a funny startup story: he once washed dishes at Pizza Hut.

If you love Archer or Bob's Burgers, you’re already a fan of H. Jon Benjamin’s deadpan charm. His voice is iconic in adult animation. And guess what? When not voicing characters, he’s out birdwatching—talk about a cool hobby!

Melissa McBride turned a tiny role on The Walking Dead into a full-on fan favorite. Before she was wielding knives on TV, she was the casting director behind the scenes. Talk about a glow-up!

Mitch Albom wrote Tuesdays with Morrie and the whole world cried with him. Before turning pages, he tickled piano keys in nightclubs across the globe. A musician turned bestselling author? Yup, that’s Mitch.

Drew Carey made us laugh on his sitcom, then took over hosting The Price Is Right and nailed it. Fun fact: before the fame, he was in the Marine Corps Reserve rocking that buzz cut and those glasses. Classic Drew style.