Hey, guess what? November 9 is a star-packed day! We've rounded up some awesome celebs born on this date and spilled some fun facts about each. Ready to meet your birthday twins or just get some trivia ammo? Let’s dive in!
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Meet Momo Hirai: The Dance Machine, 29
Momo Hirai isn't just a name—she's a dance tornado from Japan, dazzling us as a key member of the K-pop group Twice. They say she's the "Dance Machine" for a reason, owning every stage move. And yep, she’s rocking it solo too with the Japanese subunit MiSaMo.
Fun tidbit: Momo has three dogs named Petco, Pudding, and Lucky, even though she’s allergic. Talk about dedication!
Vanessa Lachey: From Miss Teen USA to NCIS Star, 45
Vanessa Lachey kicked things off as Miss Teen USA back in '98 and never looked back. Now she’s a TV host and actress who even leads NCIS: Hawai‘i. Plus, she’s seen more schools than most thanks to her Air Force dad—eleven schools in nine years!
Fun tidbit: Moving a lot didn’t cramp her style. Vanessa’s life was basically a travel show.
Nick Lachey: Boy Band Star Turned Show Host, 52
Remember 98 Degrees? Yep, that’s Nick Lachey belting out the jams as the lead singer. When he wasn’t stealing hearts with tunes, he was eyeing a totally different career—sports therapy! Now, he’s showing off his hosting chops on hits like Love Is Blind.
Fun tidbit: Before pop stardom, Nick thought about helping athletes heal instead of being a star himself.
Eric Dane: The Doctor Who Had Us Hooked, 53
Eric Dane played Dr. Mark Sloan and made Grey’s Anatomy way more interesting. Before all that drama, he was a varsity water polo player—athlete turned actor, basically.
Fun tidbit: Water polo skills > surgery skills? We'll leave that debate for another day.
French Montana: Math Lover Turned Rap Icon, 41
French Montana isn’t just about sick beats; he actually loved math in school because, well, it helped him count the cash. His hit “Unforgettable” went diamond—talk about unforgettable success!
Fun tidbit: From Casablanca to the Bronx, his music tells a real journey.
Chris Jericho: Wrestling Legend and Rock Star, 55
Chris Jericho isn’t just throwing people around the ring; he’s also rocking out as the lead in the metal band Fozzy. Legend alert: he was the very first Undisputed WWF Champion. His stage name? Inspired by a metal album. Talk about coming full circle.
Fun tidbit: Wrestling and heavy metal—a combo that’s basically unbeatable.
Ryan Murphy: TV’s Mastermind Behind Glee and More, 60
Ryan Murphy knows how to keep us glued to the screen with shows like Glee and American Horror Story. Before dropping TV gems, he was a journalist. Talk about a plot twist!
Fun tidbit: From newsprint to primetime, Murphy’s stories always hit the right note.
Delta Goodrem: Aussie Pop Piano Prodigy, 41
Delta Goodrem’s piano skills started thanks to a surprising family moment involving a car crash and an early labor—talk about an epic origin story. She’s ruled charts and TV coaching gigs down under.
Fun tidbit: Sometimes, life’s curveballs make the best music makers.
Lou Ferrigno: The Original Hulk Smash, 74
You know The Hulk, right? That’s Lou Ferrigno smashing his way through TV history. He won Mr. Universe titles and even tried football, despite zero experience. Big muscles, bigger adventures!
Fun tidbit: Football newbie turned green giant—talk about versatile.
Alessandro Del Piero: Italy’s Football Maestro, 51
Italy’s Alessandro Del Piero started off as a goalie (because his mom didn’t want him sweating). Spoiler: he ended up scoring tons of goals and winning the World Cup. Guess moms know best!
Fun tidbit: From guarding goals to smashing them in, his career took a wild kick.

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