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Hey! Today’s all about spotlight-stealing birthdays. From legendary directors to iconic TV stars, November 17 has quite the star-studded lineup. Let’s dive into some fun facts about the coolest celebs blowing out candles today.
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Martin Scorsese: The Movie Mastermind at 83
This guy basically owns the urban crime drama vibe. Martin Scorsese’s movies are intense, gritty, and wow, he even snagged an Oscar for it. Oh, and he was almost a priest before all the movie magic. Talk about a plot twist!
Fun fact: He seriously considered becoming a priest before chasing films.
Danny DeVito: Short, Sweet, and Totally Iconic at 81
The king of quirky roles and unforgettable characters. Danny’s voice and face have been everywhere—from "Taxi" to directing wild flicks. And guess what? Before acting, he styled hair for, uh... the deceased. Yep, a morgue cosmetologist. Weird flex, but it works.
Weird flex: He was a morgue cosmetologist before Hollywood called.
Rachel McAdams: Your Girl Next Door, 47
From sassy in "Mean Girls" to heart-melting in "The Notebook," Rachel’s got range for days. She even snagged an Oscar nod for "Spotlight." Before fame, she rocked the McDonald’s uniform during summers. So yeah, this superstar has humble roots.
Surprise: She flipped burgers at McDonald’s for three summers.
RuPaul: The Drag Icon Who Rules at 65
RuPaul didn’t just break into the scene, he burst through it! From his catchy ’90s dance hit to hosting the drag-queen competition everyone’s obsessed with, he’s a total trailblazer. Bonus: before all that glam, he sold used cars. How’s that for a career glow-up?
Glow-up alert: Used car salesman turned drag superstar.
Tom Ellis: Lucifer’s Charm at 47
Tom's the guy who made playing the devil look oh-so-cool (literally). Known for "Lucifer" and "Miranda," his wit and charm steal any scene. Plus, back in the day, he jammed on the French horn. Talk about multi-talented!
Bonus talent: Played French horn in youth orchestra before acting.
Jonathan Ross: The Voice You Can’t Ignore at 65
Jonathan’s that British TV guy who makes interviews feel like chatting with your best mate. From Friday night hosting to Masked Singer judging, he’s got style. As a teen, he was shy and obsessed with comics—somehow that turned into writing his own!
Teen throwback: Shy, comic-obsessed kid who ended up writing comics.
Sophie Marceau: French Star and Secret Truck Driver at 59
From being France’s sweetheart in "La Boum" to a fierce Bond girl, Sophie has done it all. Plus, she directs and writes her own films. And here’s a weird twist—she once dreamed of driving big trucks like her dad. Hollywood star or trucker? You decide!
Plot twist: Wanted to be a truck driver growing up.
Leslie Bibb: From Modeling Champs to Hollywood at 51
Leslie burst onto the scene after winning a nationwide modeling contest thanks to Oprah and Elite Agency. She’s since been stealing scenes in shows like "Popular" and rocking it as a producer too. Total boss vibes.
Did you know? She won a national modeling search at just 16.
Yugyeom: K-Pop’s Dance Machine at 28
This guy’s moves? Next level. Yugyeom hit it big with Got7 and then exploded solo with killer vocals and choreography. Before all the fame, he was already winning dance battles. Talk about destiny!
Dance champ: Took second in a national dance battle before debuting.
Doug Walker: Nostalgia Critic and Movie Buff at 44
Doug’s the guy you want around when dissecting old-school movies with a hilarious twist. Creator of Nostalgia Critic, he’s made a whole career roasting and loving the movies we grew up with. Fun fact: He was born on a military base in Italy thanks to his dad’s navy gig. Talk about a global start!
Random cool fact: Born on a naval base in Italy and moved a lot growing up.
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