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1981

Roxane Mesquida

French actress and model who commands avant-garde independent films. Her portfolio spans striking roles in Fat Girl, Rubber, and Kaboom, alongside a recurring character in the television series Gossip Girl.

 

1989

Brie Larson

American actress and filmmaker who transitioned from teen television comedy to leading independent dramas. She earned an Academy Award for Room before headlining major blockbusters as Captain Marvel

   

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1993

Tara Lynne Barr

American actress who transitioned from children’s theatre to screen roles. She starred in the dark comedy God Bless America and portrayed Laura Meyers in the four-season Hulu drama Casual.

 

   

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1984

Ashlee Simpson

American singer and actress who pivoted from reality television to pop-rock music. She released the studio albums Autobiography and I Am Me before portraying Roxie Hart in Chicago.

   

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1979

Rachael Leigh Cook

American actress and model who progressed from child commercial print work to teen feature films. She starred in She’s All That and Josie and the Pussycats before producing romantic streaming comedies.

 
 

1984

Lena Katina

Russian singer and songwriter who fronted the pop duo t.A.T.u., performing global hits like "All the Things She Said." She later transitioned to a solo career, releasing the single "Never Forget."

   

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1988

Melissa Benoist

American actress and singer who moved from musical theatre to prominent screen roles. She starred in the musical series Glee and the drama Whiplash before portraying the titular superhero in Supergirl.

 

   

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1975

Parminder Nagra

British actress who moved from regional theatre to prominent screen roles. She starred as Jess Bhamra in Bend It Like Beckham before joining ER as Dr. Neela Rasgotra.

 

1975

Kate Winslet

British actress who moved from period dramas to international blockbusters. She anchored the epic romance Titanic and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind before leading the television miniseries Mare of Easttown.

   

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1990

Scarlett Byrne

British actress who transitioned from short films to major international fantasy franchises. She portrayed Pansy Parkinson in the Harry Potter series before starring in Falling Skies and The Vampire Diaries.

   

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1987

Lauren Mayberry

Scottish singer, songwriter, and musician who fronted the synth-pop band Chvrches, recording tracks like "The Mother We Share." She later launched a solo project with the studio album Vicious Creature.

 
   

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1997

Kira Kosarin

American actress and singer who transitioned from children's television to a contemporary music career. She portrayed Phoebe Thunderman in The Thundermans and independently released her debut album, Off Brand.

 

   

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1987

Ksenia Solo

Latvian-Canadian performer noted for roles like Kenzi in Lost Girl, Veronica in Black Swan, and Peggy in Turn: Washington's Spies, showcasing significant range throughout her television and feature film career.

   

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1993

Molly Quinn

American actress notable for portraying Alexis Castle in the series Castle, voicing Bloom in Winx Club, and appearing in movies like We're the Millers and Agnes.

 

   

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1994

Jodelle Ferland

Canadian actress noted for portraying Sharon and Alessa in Silent Hill, Bree Tanner in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and Five in the science fiction television series Dark Matter.

   

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1953

Midge Ure

Scottish singer-songwriter who co-wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas?". His dynamic career includes fronting Ultravox on "Vienna" and co-founding Visage, co-writing their dark synth-pop classic "Fade to Grey."

   

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1988

Rose McIver

New Zealand actress who portrays Samantha Arondekar in Ghosts, Olivia "Liv" Moore in iZombie, and Amber Moore in the romantic comedy film franchise A Christmas Prince.

 
 

1989

Aimee Teegarden

American actress noted for portraying Julie Taylor in the drama series Friday Night Lights, Emery Whitehill in Star-Crossed, and appearing in feature films like Scream 4 and Prom.

 

1992

Gabrielle Aplin

British singer-songwriter noted for her chart-topping cover of The Power of Love, alongside original tracks like Please Don't Say You Love Me and her studio album English Rain.

   

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1960

Nicola Bryant

British actress notable for portraying companion Peri Brown in the sci-fi series Doctor Who, Millicent in Blackadder's Christmas Carol, and Martine Johnson in the school-based drama series The Biz.

 

1985

Margaret Berger

Norwegian electropop singer-songwriter who placed fourth at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with I Feed You My Love, and released the electronic studio albums Chameleon and Pretty Scary Silver Fairy.

 

1985

RIP

Michelle Trachtenberg   -   Died 26 February 2025 (Aged 39)

American actress notable for portraying Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl, and Harriet M. Welsch in the comedy film Harriet the Spy.

   

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2002

Iris Apatow

American actress who portrays Charlotte in the comedy films Knocked Up and This Is 40, Arya Hopkins in the series Love, and Krystal Kris in The Bubble.

 

   

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1999

Nell Tiger Free

British actress notable for portraying Leanne Grayson in the psychological horror series Servant, Myrcella Baratheon in Game of Thrones, and Margaret Daino in the supernatural horror film The First Omen.

   

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1946

Katy Manning

British actress notable for portraying companion Jo Grant in the sci-fi series Doctor Who, reprising the role in The Sarah Jane Adventures, and voicing Iris Wildthyme for audio dramas.

 

2001

Rowan Blanchard

American actress notable for portraying Riley Matthews in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, Alexandra Cavill in Snowpiercer, and Veronica Kiley in the fantasy film A Wrinkle in Time.

   

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1999

Bailee Madison

American actress who starred in Bridge to Terabithia and Brothers before landing leading television roles in the fantasy series Good Witch and the horror drama Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.

   

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1978

Erin Karpluk

Canadian actress who played the title character in the drama series Being Erica. Her other television credits include starring roles in the series Godiva's and the anthology horror show Slasher.

   

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1998

Emily Robinson

American actress who began her career as a child on Saturday Night Live before playing a recurring role in Transparent and appearing in movies like Eighth Grade and Private Life.

 

   

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1982

Gillian Jacobs

American actress who played Britta Perry in the comedy series Community and Mickey Dobbs in Love. She also voiced Atom Eve in Invincible and appeared in the series The Bear.

   

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1993

Hunter King

American actress who played Summer Newman in the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. She also starred as Clementine Hughes in the comedy television series Life in Pieces.

 
   

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1998

Katie Douglas

Canadian actress who played Abby Littman in the drama series Ginny & Georgia and Jackie Sullivan in Pretty Hard Cases. Her film work includes starring in the thriller Level 16.

 

   

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1941

Anneke Wills

British actress who portrayed the television companion Polly in the science fiction series Doctor Who. Her other screen credits include roles in the crime drama Strange Report and The Avengers.

 

1971

Dannii Minogue

Australian singer and television personality who performed on the variety show Young Talent Time before releasing the dance-pop album Neon Nights. Her screen work includes judging The X Factor.

 

1983

Alona Tal

Israeli actress and singer who portrayed cheerleader Meg Manning in the teen noir drama series Veronica Mars and monster hunter Jo Harvelle in the fantasy drama series Supernatural.

   

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1978

Helene Joy

Australian-Canadian actress who portrayed coroner Dr. Julia Ogden in the period detective drama series Murdoch Mysteries. Her other television credits include starring roles in the dramas Durham County and MVP.

   

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1992

Carrie Hope Fletcher

British actress, singer, and author who performed in West End musicals. Her stage roles include Éponine in Les Misérables and Veronica in Heathers. She wrote the novel On the Other Side..

   

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1986

Emilia Clarke

British actress who portrayed Daenerys Targaryen in the television series Game of Thrones. She starred as Louisa Clark in Me Before You and played Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story.

   

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1993

Taylor Spreitler

American actress and former model who portrayed Mia McCormick on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. She later starred as Lennox Scanlon in the television sitcom Melissa and Joey.

 

   

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1979

Sarah Thompson

American television and film actress who portrayed Eve in the supernatural drama series Angel and Rose Taylor on 7th Heaven. She also starred in the feature film Cruel Intentions 2.

 

2002

Johnny Sequoyah

American television actress who played the lead role of Bo Adams in the drama series Believe. She also portrayed Audrey Bishop in the Showtime thriller miniseries Dexter: New Blood.

   

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1965

Kelly Rowan

Canadian film and television actress and former fashion model who portrayed Kirsten Cohen in the drama series The O.C. She also starred as Natalie Vincent in the series Perception.

 

1984

Sasha Cohen

American figure skater and Olympic silver medallist who won the 2006 U.S. National Championship. She captured the 2003 Grand Prix Final title and appeared in the film Blades of Glory.

 

2000

Ellery Sprayberry

American actress and model who portrayed the younger version of the title character in the fantasy film Shiri. She later played the role of Piper in the movie Baskets.

   

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1984

Emilie Ullerup

Danish actress who portrayed Ashley Magnus in the science fiction television series Sanctuary. She also played Bree O'Brien in Chesapeake Shores and starred in the drama series Arctic Air.

   

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2005

Ivy Mae Anderson

New Zealand-born, Australian-raised actress and model who portrayed Amelia in the streaming film To the Beat! Back 2 School. She additionally released a music cover of the single Wicked Game.

 

   

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1982

Matt Smith

British television and stage actor celebrated for playing the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who, Prince Philip in The Crown, and Daemon Targaryen in the fantasy series House of the Dragon.

 

1997

Eden Taylor-Draper

British actress who portrays Belle Dingle in the long-running television soap opera Emmerdale. She has also appeared in the companion shorts Emmerdale: The Dingles - For Richer, For Poorer.

 

1997

Sierra McCormick

American actress who portrayed Olive Doyle in the Disney Channel comedy series A.N.T. Farm. She starred as Fay Crocker in The Vast of Night and appeared in American Horror Stories.

   

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1980

Michelle Boyd

American actress, producer, and television host who played Riley in the web series The Guild. She portrayed Valerie Rocker on S.W.A.T. and Temperance Armistice in the science fiction series Westworld.

 

1986

Italia Ricci

Canadian-American actress who starred as April Carver in the television drama Chasing Life. She portrayed Emily Rhodes in Designated Survivor and played Siobhan Smythe on the superhero series Supergirl.

   

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1993

India Eisley

American actress who portrayed Ashley Juergens in the television drama series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She starred as Fauna Hodel in the mystery limited series I Am the Night.

 

   

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1975

Julia Lee

American actress who portrayed Anne Steele in the supernatural drama series Angel and played Chanterelle on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She additionally appeared in the action film A Man Apart..

 

1979

Erica Cerra

Canadian television actress who portrayed Deputy Jo Lupo in the science fiction series Eureka. She also played the roles of A.L.I.E. and Becca in The 100 and appeared in Supernatural.

   

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1980

Samaire Armstrong

American actress and fashion designer who portrayed Anna Stern on the television drama series The O.C. She starred in the horror film Stay Alive and played Emily in Entourage.

 
   

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1992

Vanessa Marano

American actress who starred as Bay Kennish in the drama series Switched at Birth. She portrayed April Nardini on Gilmore Girls and played Francesca in the comedy series The Comeback.

 
   

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1999

Danielle Rose Russell

American actress who starred as Hope Mikaelson in the supernatural drama series Legacies and its predecessor The Originals. She portrayed Chloe Wheeler in the feature film Aloha and appeared in Wonder.

 
 

Updated - 14/07/2026