Hey, quick fun fact: July 28 is packed with celeb birthdays! We've rounded up 10 folks who made this day cooler just by being born. Ready for some cool tidbits and quirky pasts? Let’s dive in!
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GloRilla: The Memphis Rap Dynamo
Before blasting onto the hip-hop scene and snagging a Grammy nod for "F.N.F. (Let's Go)," GloRilla was stacking shifts at Walmart, Checkers, and FedEx. Then boom—hip-hop star! And yep, her album Glorious totally made it on the Billboard 200 charts.
Cher Lloyd: The UK Pop-Rap Firecracker
Cher didn’t give up after a couple of X Factor rejections—she shook things up, tweaked her style, and then bam! "Swagger Jagger" stormed the UK charts. That’s some serious comeback energy.
Spencer Boldman: From Middle School Drama to Disney Star
Spencer was convinced to try out for his school’s play—and little did he know it was the start of his Hollywood journey. Disney XD’s Lab Rats fans, anyone? Also caught him cracking jokes in 21 Jump Street.
Soulja Boy: Bedroom Producer Turned Viral Sensation
This guy showed the world how to crank up a beat from his bedroom at 16 using Fruity Loops. "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" wasn’t just a song—it was a whole viral takeover!
John David Washington: Football Field to Big Screen
He was a beast on the football field, owning the record books at Morehouse. Then he swapped cleats for the camera and blew up in films like BlacKkKlansman and Tenet. Talk about a career pivot!
Afroman: The Dude Behind 'Because I Got High'
Afroman turned a childhood nickname into a Grammy-nominated music career with his cheeky hit “Because I Got High.” Oh, and he won a court fight to keep his creative freedom. Rockstar moves.
Elizabeth Berkley: Saved By the Bell Star with Electric Eyes
You might remember Jessie Spano, but did you know Elizabeth's eyes are basically magic? One’s half green and half brown—perfectly unique! Plus she’s a bestselling author and mentors young women.
Dana White: From Bellhop to UFC Boss
Before making UFC the global MMA powerhouse it is today, Dana was hustling as a bellhop and working in asphalt paving. Talk about climbing the ladder in style!
Sally Struthers: TV Legend Who Said No to Playboy
Sally made TV history as a star of All in the Family and lent her voice to tons of characters. Pro tip: she famously turned down a $1 million Playboy offer. Classy and sassy!
Jim Davis: The Brain Behind Garfield’s Sarcasm
Kid with asthma stuck inside? Perfect excuse to draw lots of cats and jokes! Jim dreamed up Garfield, the lasagna-loving cat who’s been making us laugh for decades.

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