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Hey! Today’s star-studded birthday list is here and it’s full of folks you definitely know (and some surprise guests). Let’s jump right in and see who’s blowing out their candles on May 21.

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Mr. T: The Tough Guy with a Heart, 74

Mr. T: The Tough Guy with a Heart, 74

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Meet Mr. T, the muscle-bound hero famous for shouting 'I pity the fool!' as Sergeant B.A. Baracus in The A-Team. He crushed it in Rocky III as Clubber Lang, too. Fun fact: before all the TV fame, he was a real-life bodyguard for legends like Muhammad Ali and Michael Jackson. Talk about a resume!

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    Fairuza Balk: The Queen of Quirky Roles, 52

    Fairuza Balk: The Queen of Quirky Roles, 52

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    Fairuza Balk is basically Hollywood’s go-to for edgy, unforgettable characters. Remember Nancy from The Craft? Yeah, that’s her. But wait—she’s also a musician and artist! So next time you think 'actress,' throw in 'multi-talented creative wizard' too.

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    Gotye: The Dude Who Made That Song You Can’t Stop Singing, 46

    Gotye: The Dude Who Made That Song You Can’t Stop Singing, 46

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    Gotye hit the world’s ears with 'Somebody That I Used to Know'—you know, that track that’s still stuck in everyone's head? Before going solo superstar, he jammed with the indie-pop trio The Basics. Basically, a music experimenter with a Grammy or two under his belt.

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    Al Franken: From SNL Sketches to Senate Seats, 75

    Al Franken: From SNL Sketches to Senate Seats, 75

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    Started as a Saturday Night Live writer and star, then switched gears to become a U.S. Senator. Oh, and he also wrote some bestselling books. Little curveball—Al Franken crushed the math section of his SATs with a perfect score. Nerd alert!

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    Noel Fielding: The King of Bizarre and Cakes, 53

    Noel Fielding: The King of Bizarre and Cakes, 53

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    This British comedian’s vibe is pure surreal art—he co-created the cult fave The Mighty Boosh and co-hosts The Great British Bake Off. Speaking of cake, rumor has it he got kicked out of a cake shop for eating way too many on day one. Ooops!

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    Nick Cassavetes: Master of Heartfelt Flicks, 67

    Nick Cassavetes: Master of Heartfelt Flicks, 67

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    You probably cried during The Notebook, and that’s his magic. Nick also directed John Q. and Alpha Dog, mixing up the feels across the board. Bonus trivia: he once played college basketball thanks to a scholarship before chasing Hollywood dreams.

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    Olivia Olson: The Voice Behind Your Favorite Cartoons, 34

    Olivia Olson: The Voice Behind Your Favorite Cartoons, 34

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    Famously sang in Love Actually and voices Marceline the Vampire Queen on Adventure Time. She also plays Vanessa in Phineas and Ferb—wait, get this—the show’s creator once didn’t realize he was casting the same actress twice. Talk about hidden talent!

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    Kano: From Football Fields to Killer Beats, 41

    Kano: From Football Fields to Killer Beats, 41

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    Before rocking the grime scene with albums like Made in the Manor, Kano was kicking it on football teams like Chelsea and West Ham. Now he’s better known for his sharp lyrics and an intense role in the series Top Boy. Talk about a glow-up!

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    Briana Banks: The Blonde Bombshell with a Collector's Doll, 48

    Briana Banks: The Blonde Bombshell with a Collector's Doll, 48

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    Briana Banks made waves as a model and adult film star, earning a spot in the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame. Here’s something wild—in 2002, she became one of the first stars in the adult industry to have her own action figure! Now that's next-level fandom.

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    Leo Sayer: Singing His Way Through Decades, 78

    Leo Sayer: Singing His Way Through Decades, 78

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    With a career stretching over 50 years, Leo Sayer has given us some classic tunes and killer stage energy. Before music took over, he actually designed album covers as a graphic designer. Multi-talented much?

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