17 Celebrities Born on Christmas Eve and Day (You'll Never Guess Who Is Turning 50 This Year!)

Mar. 15, 2025

Louis Tomlinson arrives at the U.K. premiere of ‘All of Those Voices’ on March 16, 2023; Ricky Martin attends the world premiere of ‘Palm Royale’ on March 14, 2024; Ryan Seacrest at KIIS FM’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the KIA Forum on Dec. 2, 2022.Photo:Kate Green/Getty; JC Olivera/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty

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For these celebrities' families, they’re the greatest Christmas gift of all.From award-winning actorJeremy Strongto late musicianJimmy Buffettto Gen-Z rapperAlabama Barker, these famous people with birthdays on Dec. 24 or Dec. 25 have had double the celebrations every holiday season.Read on to see 17 stars who have Christmas Eve or Day birthdays.

For these celebrities' families, they’re the greatest Christmas gift of all.

From award-winning actorJeremy Strongto late musicianJimmy Buffettto Gen-Z rapperAlabama Barker, these famous people with birthdays on Dec. 24 or Dec. 25 have had double the celebrations every holiday season.

Read on to see 17 stars who have Christmas Eve or Day birthdays.

01of 17Jeremy StrongJeremy Strong attends the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 15, 2023.Chelsea Guglielmino/GettyBorn on Dec. 25, 1978, actor Jeremy Strong has been a familiar face on the awards circuit for the past few years. He has anEmmyandGolden Globeforhis role as Kendall RoyonSuccessionand aTony Awardfor his performance in the 2024 Broadway revival ofAn Enemy of the People. He earned a 2025 Golden Globe nomination for playing New York attorney Roy Cohn inThe Apprentice(2024) and is slated to star in James Gray’s upcoming crime dramaPaper TigeralongsideAnne HathawayandAdam Driver.

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Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong attends the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 15, 2023.Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty

Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty

Born on Dec. 25, 1978, actor Jeremy Strong has been a familiar face on the awards circuit for the past few years. He has anEmmyandGolden Globeforhis role as Kendall RoyonSuccessionand aTony Awardfor his performance in the 2024 Broadway revival ofAn Enemy of the People. He earned a 2025 Golden Globe nomination for playing New York attorney Roy Cohn inThe Apprentice(2024) and is slated to star in James Gray’s upcoming crime dramaPaper TigeralongsideAnne HathawayandAdam Driver.

02of 17Taylor Zakhar PerezTaylor Zakhar Perez attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 15, 2024.Kevin Mazur/GettyOne of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Men Alivein 2024,Taylor Zakhar Perezarrived just in time for the holidays on Dec. 24, 1991, in Chicago. “I was born on Christmas Eve, many hours from Christmas day,” theRed, White & Royal Bluestar shared ina 2020 GQ videoresponding to fans online. “But I was sent home in a Santa Claus suit, so that was exciting.”

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Taylor Zakhar Perez

Taylor Zakhar Perez attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 15, 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

One of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Men Alivein 2024,Taylor Zakhar Perezarrived just in time for the holidays on Dec. 24, 1991, in Chicago. “I was born on Christmas Eve, many hours from Christmas day,” theRed, White & Royal Bluestar shared ina 2020 GQ videoresponding to fans online. “But I was sent home in a Santa Claus suit, so that was exciting.”

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Alabama Barker

Alabama Barker attends the SZA & TDE Official Grammy afterparty in L.A. on Feb. 4, 2024.Mat Hayward/Getty

Mat Hayward/Getty

04of 17Ryan SeacrestRyan Seacrest poses for the PEOPLE photo booth at the 2019 KIIS-FM Jingle Ball in L.A.Sara Jaye WeissRyan Seacrestmade his debut on Christmas Eve in 1974 and continues to be the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to entertainment. In addition to hostingAmerican Idol, the formerLive with Kelly and Ryanco-hostreplaced Pat Sajak as the hostofWheel of Fortunein September 2024. Seacrest’s other hosting gigs include hisOn Air with Ryan Seacrestradio show andDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve.

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Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest poses for the PEOPLE photo booth at the 2019 KIIS-FM Jingle Ball in L.A.Sara Jaye Weiss

Ryan Seacrestmade his debut on Christmas Eve in 1974 and continues to be the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to entertainment. In addition to hostingAmerican Idol, the formerLive with Kelly and Ryanco-hostreplaced Pat Sajak as the hostofWheel of Fortunein September 2024. Seacrest’s other hosting gigs include hisOn Air with Ryan Seacrestradio show andDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin' Eve.

05of 17Louis TomlinsonLouis Tomlinson visits Kiss FM’s studio in London on March 7, 2019.Joe Maher/GettyBorn on Dec. 24, 1991,Louis Tomlinsonwas a member of mega boy bandOne Directionbefore embarking on a career as a solo artist after thegroup went on an indefinite hiatusin 2015.Tomlinson has released two solo albums, 2020’sWallsand 2022’sFaith in the Future.In 2023, he offered a glimpse into how he has navigated his career following the band’s split in the Paramount+ documentaryLouis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices. He alsowelcomed son Freddiein 2016 with stylistBriana Jungwirth.

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Louis Tomlinson

Louis Tomlinson visits Kiss FM’s studio in London on March 7, 2019.Joe Maher/Getty

Born on Dec. 24, 1991,Louis Tomlinsonwas a member of mega boy bandOne Directionbefore embarking on a career as a solo artist after thegroup went on an indefinite hiatusin 2015.

Tomlinson has released two solo albums, 2020’sWallsand 2022’sFaith in the Future.In 2023, he offered a glimpse into how he has navigated his career following the band’s split in the Paramount+ documentaryLouis Tomlinson: All of Those Voices. He alsowelcomed son Freddiein 2016 with stylistBriana Jungwirth.

06of 17Lee DanielsLee Daniels arrives at the Brett Ratner and David Raymond host special event for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in L.A. on Aug. 10, 2016.Steve Granitz/WireImageEmpireco-creatorLee Danielswas born on Christmas Eve in 1959. The producer, screenwriter and director, known for such films asPrecious(2009),The Paperboy(2012) andThe Butler(2013), also directed the 2021 biographical dramaThe United States vs. Billie Holidayand executive produced the ABC reboot ofThe Wonder Years. After Daniels’feud withPreciousstarMo’Nique, the two reconciled and teamed up for the horror moviesThe Reading(2023) andThe Deliverance(2024).

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Lee Daniels

Lee Daniels arrives at the Brett Ratner and David Raymond host special event for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in L.A. on Aug. 10, 2016.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Empireco-creatorLee Danielswas born on Christmas Eve in 1959. The producer, screenwriter and director, known for such films asPrecious(2009),The Paperboy(2012) andThe Butler(2013), also directed the 2021 biographical dramaThe United States vs. Billie Holidayand executive produced the ABC reboot ofThe Wonder Years. After Daniels’feud withPreciousstarMo’Nique, the two reconciled and teamed up for the horror moviesThe Reading(2023) andThe Deliverance(2024).

07of 17Ava GardnerAva Gardner poses on a slide in a yellow bathing suit, circa 1945.Silver Screen Collection/GettyActress and singer Ava Gardner was the star of her family’s Christmas Eve when she was born in 1922. Gardner was notable in Hollywood for such films asMogambo(1953),The Barefoot Contessa(1954) andOn the Beach(1959), as well as for herhigh-profile relationships, including hertumultuous marriagetoFrank Sinatra. The actressdied from bronchial pneumoniaon Jan. 25, 1990.

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Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner poses on a slide in a yellow bathing suit, circa 1945.Silver Screen Collection/Getty

Actress and singer Ava Gardner was the star of her family’s Christmas Eve when she was born in 1922. Gardner was notable in Hollywood for such films asMogambo(1953),The Barefoot Contessa(1954) andOn the Beach(1959), as well as for herhigh-profile relationships, including hertumultuous marriagetoFrank Sinatra. The actressdied from bronchial pneumoniaon Jan. 25, 1990.

08of 17Dr. Anthony FauciDr. Anthony Fauci gives the thumbs up after receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the National Institutes of Health on Dec. 22, 2020.Patrick Semansky-Pool/GettyRetired director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leader in the fight against theCOVID-19 pandemic,Dr. Anthony Faucicelebrates his birthday on Christmas Eve.During his tenure in public service, Fauci helped guide public policy on HIV/AIDS, SARS, MERS, avian influenza, swine flu, Zika and Ebola. In July 2023, hetook on a dual roleas Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and another position with the McCourt School of Public Policy. Nearly a year later, he released his memoir,On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci gives the thumbs up after receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the National Institutes of Health on Dec. 22, 2020.Patrick Semansky-Pool/Getty

Retired director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leader in the fight against theCOVID-19 pandemic,Dr. Anthony Faucicelebrates his birthday on Christmas Eve.

During his tenure in public service, Fauci helped guide public policy on HIV/AIDS, SARS, MERS, avian influenza, swine flu, Zika and Ebola. In July 2023, hetook on a dual roleas Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and another position with the McCourt School of Public Policy. Nearly a year later, he released his memoir,On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service.

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Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin speaks onstage during the 20th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Nov. 14, 2019.Rich Fury/Getty

Ricky Martin was born in Puerto Rico on Dec. 24, 1971, and has been “Livin' La Vida Loca” ever since. Martin, who started as a member of the boy bandMenudobefore his rise on theBillboardcharts,came out as gayin 2010. Hebecame a single father to twinsMatteo and Valentino, born via surrogate in 2008.

10of 17Jimmy BuffettJimmy Buffett performs onstage during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 5, 2017.Douglas Mason/WireImageJimmy Buffettwas born on Christmas Day in 1946 anddied a “Margaritaville” legendat the age of 76 on Sept. 1, 2023. The sun-kissed anthem, off the 1977 albumChanges in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, skyrocketed Buffett’s career and led to a business of the same name featuring everything from resorts and restaurants to apparel and drinks.The “Cheeseburger in Paradise” singer released more than 30 albums throughout his career and was also a massive concert draw, with annual shows with his Coral Reefer Band raking in millions.

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Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett performs onstage during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 5, 2017.Douglas Mason/WireImage

Jimmy Buffettwas born on Christmas Day in 1946 anddied a “Margaritaville” legendat the age of 76 on Sept. 1, 2023. The sun-kissed anthem, off the 1977 albumChanges in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes, skyrocketed Buffett’s career and led to a business of the same name featuring everything from resorts and restaurants to apparel and drinks.

The “Cheeseburger in Paradise” singer released more than 30 albums throughout his career and was also a massive concert draw, with annual shows with his Coral Reefer Band raking in millions.

11of 17Annie LennoxAnnie Lennox smiles in a red bomber jacket while in front of a yellow background.Eric KorenmanFormer Eurythmics singerAnnie Lennoxwas born on Christmas Day in 1954. The “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “Walking on Broken Glass” and “Here Comes the Rain Again” singer is alsoan activist for female empowerment. In 2008, she founded The Circle, a charitable non-governmental organization that fights for a fairer world for women and girls across the world.

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Annie Lennox

Annie Lennox smiles in a red bomber jacket while in front of a yellow background.Eric Korenman

Former Eurythmics singerAnnie Lennoxwas born on Christmas Day in 1954. The “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “Walking on Broken Glass” and “Here Comes the Rain Again” singer is alsoan activist for female empowerment. In 2008, she founded The Circle, a charitable non-governmental organization that fights for a fairer world for women and girls across the world.

12of 17Sissy SpacekSissy Spacek accepts the Artist of a Lifetime award at the 2018 CMT Artists of the Year in Nashville on Oct. 17, 2018.Al Wagner/Invision/AP/REX/ShutterstockActressSissy Spacekwas born in Texas on Christmas Day in 1949. TheCarrie(1976) star has received six Academy Award nominations, earning an Oscar in 1981 for her portrayal ofLoretta LynninCoal Miner’s Daughter.The three-time Golden Globe winner also has two daughters,Schuyler and Madison Fisk, with her longtime husband, production designerJack Fisk.

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Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek accepts the Artist of a Lifetime award at the 2018 CMT Artists of the Year in Nashville on Oct. 17, 2018.Al Wagner/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock

ActressSissy Spacekwas born in Texas on Christmas Day in 1949. TheCarrie(1976) star has received six Academy Award nominations, earning an Oscar in 1981 for her portrayal ofLoretta LynninCoal Miner’s Daughter.

The three-time Golden Globe winner also has two daughters,Schuyler and Madison Fisk, with her longtime husband, production designerJack Fisk.

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Helena Christensen

Helena Christensen celebrates A Damn Good T-Shirt with rag & bone in N.Y.C. on May 16, 2019.Craig Barritt/Getty

Christensen’s son,Mingus, whom she shares with exNorman Reedus,followed in his mom’s modeling footsteps.

14of 17Justin TrudeauJustin Trudeau photographed in downtown Toronto in October 2019.Lucas Oleniuk/Getty ImagesCanadian Prime MinisterJustin Trudeauwas born on Christmas Day in 1971. Trudeau, who has been in office since 2015,announced his separationfrom his wife,Sophie Grégoire, in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The coupleshares three children: Xavier James, Hadrien and Ella-Grace.

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Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau photographed in downtown Toronto in October 2019.Lucas Oleniuk/Getty Images

Canadian Prime MinisterJustin Trudeauwas born on Christmas Day in 1971. Trudeau, who has been in office since 2015,announced his separationfrom his wife,Sophie Grégoire, in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. The coupleshares three children: Xavier James, Hadrien and Ella-Grace.

15of 17DidoDido poses in a red shirt for a 2018 publicity shot.Simon EmmettBritish singerDidowas born on Christmas Day in 1971. Dido (née Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O’Malley Armstrong) came to the U.S. in 1999 upon the release of her debut album,No Angel, and saw her popularity boom whenEminemsampled her ballad “Thank You” for his 2000 hit song “Stan.” She has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and released her fifth studio album,Still on My Mind, in 2019.

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Dido

Dido poses in a red shirt for a 2018 publicity shot.Simon Emmett

British singerDidowas born on Christmas Day in 1971. Dido (née Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O’Malley Armstrong) came to the U.S. in 1999 upon the release of her debut album,No Angel, and saw her popularity boom whenEminemsampled her ballad “Thank You” for his 2000 hit song “Stan.” She has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and released her fifth studio album,Still on My Mind, in 2019.

16of 17Barbara MandrellBarbara Mandrell attends the 43rd annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 11, 2009.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicCountry music singer Barbara Mandrell made her debut on Christmas Day 1948. Known for hits like “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” and “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” Mandrell won back-to-backCMA Entertainer of the Year awardsin 1980 and 1981.She also beatDolly PartonandWillie Nelsonto win the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1981,making her the first woman to winthe Trip Crown award, having won top new female vocalist and top female vocalist in 1972 and 1979, respectively.

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Barbara Mandrell

Barbara Mandrell attends the 43rd annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 11, 2009.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Country music singer Barbara Mandrell made her debut on Christmas Day 1948. Known for hits like “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” and “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” Mandrell won back-to-backCMA Entertainer of the Year awardsin 1980 and 1981.

She also beatDolly PartonandWillie Nelsonto win the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year award in 1981,making her the first woman to winthe Trip Crown award, having won top new female vocalist and top female vocalist in 1972 and 1979, respectively.

17of 17Humphrey BogartHumphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in ‘Casablanca,’ 1942.Jack Woods/Warner Bros/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockOf all the birthdays in the world, Humphrey Bogart had to be born on Dec. 25, 1899. One of Hollywood’s great leading men, Bogie was known for iconic roles in such films asCasablanca(1942) andThe African Queen(1951), for which hewon a Best Actor Oscar.Bogart met future wifeLauren Bacallwhile filming 1944’sTo Have and Have Not; their relationship was considered one of Tinseltown’slegendary love stories. Bogart died of esophageal cancer on Jan. 14, 1957.

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Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in ‘Casablanca,’ 1942.Jack Woods/Warner Bros/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

Of all the birthdays in the world, Humphrey Bogart had to be born on Dec. 25, 1899. One of Hollywood’s great leading men, Bogie was known for iconic roles in such films asCasablanca(1942) andThe African Queen(1951), for which hewon a Best Actor Oscar.

Bogart met future wifeLauren Bacallwhile filming 1944’sTo Have and Have Not; their relationship was considered one of Tinseltown’slegendary love stories. Bogart died of esophageal cancer on Jan. 14, 1957.

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