Here’s a fun little thing: January 12 is like a celebrity party day! We rounded up 10 folks you might know who were born on this date. Wanna see who’s on the list? Let’s dive in and maybe find your birthday twin!
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D.O. – The Voice and Actor Extraordinaire
D.O., aka Doh Kyung-soo, is that EXO guy who can sing like an angel and act like a pro. He’s rocked the solo music scene and nailed roles in movies and TV shows. Oh, and fun fact: he once dreamed of being a chef before all the fame.
Ella Henderson – The Queen of Soulful Hits
Ella first wowed us back in 2012 on The X Factor UK with her song 'Missed,' then hit big with her mega-single 'Ghost.' Fun tidbit: before she was famous for singing, she actually showed off her cooking chops on a celebrity dinner show. Multitalented much?
Sam LaPorta – Rookie Tight End Record Breaker
Sam LaPorta hit the NFL scene like a lightning bolt, smashing records for rookie tight ends and snagging top honors. Oh, and before all that football fame, he was juggling roles on the field – wide receiver AND defensive back!
Xavier Tillman – The Defensive Dynamo
Xavier is that Boston Celtics player who helped snag the 2024 NBA Championship. He’s known for defense so tough it makes opponents sweat. Also, he trimmed down quite a bit in college to boost his game. Talk about dedication!
Emre Can – The Midfield Maestro
German footballer Emre Can is like a Swiss Army knife on the field – versatile, strong, and super talented. He’s rocked big European clubs and the German national team. Fun fact: He once played as an attacking midfielder before becoming the defensive wizard he is today.
Darius Slayton – Speedy Touchdown Machine
Darius is the New York Giants' go-to guy for big plays and touchdowns. He’s got speed that leaves defenders in the dust. And here’s a wild story: he almost surprised everyone with a secret college announcement... but his mom missed the ceremony because of jury duty!
Mike McGlinchey – The Giant Blocker
Mike grew into a football beast on the offensive line. Picture this: so big as a kid his parents had to carry his birth certificate to basketball games. Now he’s a pro who’s tough to get past.
Allisha Gray – Gold Medal Hoop Star and Lego Queen
Allisha nailed a gold medal in 3x3 basketball at the Tokyo Olympics and grabbed Rookie of the Year honors in the WNBA. When she’s not owning the court, she’s busy building epic Marvel Lego sets and crushing video games. Talk about multi-talented fun!
Juan Foyth – Defender Turned Champion
Juan helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup and Villarreal snag the Europa League. Before he was a defensive rock, he actually started out as an attacking midfielder. Talk about switching gears!
Eva Lys – Tennis Whiz From Kyiv
Eva is smashing tennis balls and climbing the ranks with powerful baseline shots. Born in Kyiv, she made waves with a deep run at the 2025 Australian Open. Bonus fact: she once thought about going into medicine because biology was her jam in school.

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