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Hey! Wanna know which cool celebs are blowing out candles today? From Jessica Simpson to Sofía Vergara, July 10 is packed with star power. Let’s dive into some quick, fun facts about these familiar faces. Ready? Let’s roll!

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Jessica Simpson: The Singing, Acting, Fashion-Running Jack-of-All-Trades (46)

Jessica Simpson: The Singing, Acting, Fashion-Running Jack-of-All-Trades (46)

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Jessica Simpson hit the late '90s scene with killer pop vocals. But wait, she didn’t stop at music—she built a fashion empire that’s basically everywhere. Oh, and you probably caught her on reality TV too. Fun tidbit: before she popped off, she tried the gospel music thing at 14, but the label vanished before she could drop her debut.

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    Sofía Vergara: Comedy Queen and Business Boss (54)

    Sofía Vergara: Comedy Queen and Business Boss (54)

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    Sofía Vergara is the hilarious star who made Gloria from Modern Family iconic. And she didn’t just stop there—she’s rocking fashion and beauty lines, plus serving as America’s Got Talent judge. Oh, and she’s got a drama streak too with her role in Griselda. Little surprise: She’s actually a natural blonde who dyes her hair dark for Hollywood magic.

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    Chiwetel Ejiofor: Seriously Serious Actor (49)

    Chiwetel Ejiofor: Seriously Serious Actor (49)

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    Chiwetel’s got that deep, intense vibe going on. Remember 12 Years a Slave? Yep, that was him, and it was Oscar-nominated stuff. Plus, he’s a director now, with a movie about an ingenious kid who harnesses wind power. And here’s a heartbreaker: as a kid, he survived a car crash that took his dad.

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    Adrian Grenier: Hollywood’s Chill Environmentalist (50)

    Adrian Grenier: Hollywood’s Chill Environmentalist (50)

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    You know Vincent Chase from Entourage? That’s Adrian! He’s also been in The Devil Wears Prada and fights for the planet as a UN Goodwill Ambassador. Oh, and he once rocked a drum set in a band called The Honey Brothers. Pretty cool, right?

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    Isabela Merced: The Young Star Who Does It All (25)

    Isabela Merced: The Young Star Who Does It All (25)

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    Isabela shot to fame on Nickelodeon’s 100 Things to Do Before High School and then took over the big screen as Dora in Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Plus, she’s got moves in the DC Universe now! Secret sauce? She makes music playlists for every character she plays to get in the zone.

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    Gong Yoo: South Korea’s Screen Heartthrob (47)

    Gong Yoo: South Korea’s Screen Heartthrob (47)

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    Gong Yoo stole hearts with Coffee Prince and scared us in Train to Busan. He’s also the face of the vampire-fantasy hit, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God. Bonus cool fact: He’s a 79th-generation descendant of the ancient philosopher Confucius. Talk about deep roots!

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    Mavis Staples: The Voice of Freedom and Soul (87)

    Mavis Staples: The Voice of Freedom and Soul (87)

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    Mavis Staples has been singing her way through history, blending gospel, soul, and activism. She got her start leading The Staple Singers and became a key voice in the Civil Rights Movement. Fun fact: To make her 2004 album, she maxed out $40K on credit cards—that’s dedication!

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    Arlo Guthrie: The Folk Legend with a Talking Blues Classic (79)

    Arlo Guthrie: The Folk Legend with a Talking Blues Classic (79)

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    Arlo’s name is basically folk music history. His song Alice's Restaurant is a storytelling marathon you gotta hear. Also, he rocked the stage at Woodstock and carries on his dad Woody Guthrie’s legacy. Oh, and he got Bar Mitzvah lessons from a rabbi who founded a league—crazy, right?

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    James Rolfe: The Angry Video Game Nerd Who Took Over The Internet (46)

    James Rolfe: The Angry Video Game Nerd Who Took Over The Internet (46)

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    James started as a YouTuber roasting old video games and turned into a full-on filmmaker with Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie. He’s one creative dude who also founded Cinemassacre. A surprising tidbit: James went to a special education school for over seven years as a kid. Talk about overcoming!

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    Vivek Murthy: The Youngest Surgeon General Who Talks About Loneliness (49)

    Vivek Murthy: The Youngest Surgeon General Who Talks About Loneliness (49)

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    Vivek has been the US Surgeon General twice and is all about fighting the opioid crisis and reminding us that loneliness is serious health stuff. He also wrote a bestseller called Together. Fun fact: Back in his Harvard days, he co-founded a nonprofit teaching about HIV/AIDS in the US and India. Big impact!

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