Clint Eastwood – Born in 1930
They don’t make ’em like this anymore; that gravel-voiced icon who made just a squint and a .44 caliber quip legendary. Clint Eastwood burst into fame hanging out on the Western frontier of Rawhide, then strutted into cinematic immortality as “Dirty Harry,” forever redefining the hard-edged action hero vibe.
Clint later turned auteur, winning Best Director and Best Picture Oscars for “Unforgiven” in 1992 and “Million Dollar Baby” in 2004. Come May 2025, fresh off his 95th birthday, he quietly wrapped “Juror #2,” his latest legal thriller, and even clapped back at a fake interview. Clearly, the rebel still calls the shots.
Sophia Loren – Born in 1934
Sophia Loren walked out of poverty in postwar Naples and into cinematic immortality, and she’s still glowingly alive as a nonagenarian. After winning a local beauty title in her teens, she signed with Paramount in the 1950s. She became an icon with unforgettable performances in “Two Women” (earning her the first Oscar ever awarded to an actress for a non-English film), “El Cid,” and “Marriage Italian-Style.”
A living legend of seven decades, she’s one of the last major stars from Hollywood’s golden era. In 2024, Italy celebrated her with murals, retrospectives, and events honoring her legacy, and she still lives gracefully in Geneva, with that unmistakable radiance intact.
Dick Van Dyke – Born in 1925
He’s the man who taught us to “tap your troubles away” and never quit dancing even when you’ve nearly reached a century. That’s how Dick Van Dyke continues to inspire. After charming everyone in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and films like "Mary Poppins" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," he hopped over to daytime drama.
At age 98, he made Emmy history as the oldest person ever to win a Daytime Emmy for his guest spot on "Days of Our Lives." He joked that he felt like “a spy from nighttime television" while on set. As of 2025, he’s still claiming he’s “not retiring.”
Eva Marie Saint – Born in 1924
There’s something magical about slipping into a centenarian’s story, especially when she’s Hollywood’s oldest Oscar winner still with us. That’s where our spotlight finds Eva Marie Saint, who lit up screens opposite Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront” and scored her first and only Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1955.
Eva’s range spanned from playing the poised femme fatale in “North by Northwest” to voicing Katara in “The Legend of Korra” in 2014. She celebrated her 101st birthday on July 4, 2025, with four generations of her family by her side, and still delights in simple joys like Dodgers games and long walks.
Neil Young – Born in 1945
There’s something about that wailing guitar that feels like it’s channeling your soul. Yeah, that’s Neil Young in full force. After hopping off the Canadian prairie to L.A., he helped shape music history with Buffalo Springfield, then unleashed classics solo and with Crazy Horse, like “Heart of Gold” and “Rust Never Sleeps.”
In 2025, he made waves by headlining Glastonbury for the first time since 2009, though fans chuckled when he pulled out cheat-sheet lyrics and battled a dodgy mic on the Pyramid Stage. And ever the principled rebel, he ditched Facebook over Meta’s AI-bot policy for being “unconscionable.”
Willie Nelson – Born in 1933
Willie Nelson, the living legend of outlaw country, dropped his 77th studio album, “Oh What a Beautiful World.” He’s also back on tour, reprising headline slots with Bob Dylan on the 10th-anniversary Outlaw Music Festival. Willie helped redefine country with “Shotgun Willie,” “Red-Headed Stranger,” and encouraged the genre to loosen its rules.
Artists from rock and indie realms (think Beck, Norah Jones, Chris Stapleton) point back to the way he blended genres with ease. His friend once said he plays without a set list because spontaneity is his secret sauce. He’s not just all about music because he’s launched his THC tonic, Willie's Remedy+.
Chuck Norris – Born in 1940
Celebrating his 85th birthday, Chuck Norris stunned followers on Instagram by sharing boxing and martial arts clips that perfectly echo his living‑legend status. His roundhouse kick practically wrote action-film history.
The legendary martial‑artist‑turned‑movie‑star whose rise began after his Air Force stint in South Korea, where he started mastering Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu‑jitsu, judo, and eventually created his own discipline, Chun Kuk Do. He leapt into the public eye as Bruce Lee’s nemesis in “The Way of the Dragon,” then headlined hits like “Missing in Action” and “The Delta Force.” TV fans crowned him a star from 1993 to 2001 as the stoic lawman in “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Jack Nicholson – Born in 1937
A front-row rebel who redefined cool, Jack Nicholson burned bright across decades with unforgettable roles in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Chinatown,” “The Shining,” and “Batman.” His intensity and charisma made him a star in counterculture classics like “Easy Rider” and “Five Easy Pieces.”
The Oscar winner snagged an Academy Award for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “Terms of Endearment,” and “As Good as It Gets.” In February 2025, at age 87, he surprised everyone by popping up at “SNL50” in that Yankees-logo beret, introducing Adam Sandler’s heartfelt tribute and reminding us that the legendary rebel still rules any room he enters.
Agnetha Fältskog – Born in 1950
A voice that helped fuel ABBA's disco fever, Agnetha Fältskog continues to shine in the music world. Rising to stardom in the 1970s as one of the "golden girls" of ABBA, her sweetness and vocal clarity made hits like “Dancing Queen” and “The Winner Takes It All” forever unforgettable.
She took a long hiatus after ABBA’s music finale, but in 2004, she returned with “My Colouring Book. " Then, in 2013, she gifted fans a stunning original album, “A,” with a remix reissue, “A+,” in late 2023. In 2025, she turned 75, still living quietly on an island retreat but with her music echoing across generations.
Eddie Murphy – Born in 1961
Eddie Murphy’s heartwarming return to “Saturday Night Live” for its 50th anniversary in February 2025 was a full-circle moment. He described it as “a trip,” noting that reuniting with former castmates decades later felt both nostalgic and surreal. He first exploded onto the scene in 1980, joining “SNL” at just 19 and swiftly evolving into a superstar.
Blockbusters like “48 Hrs.,” “Trading Places,” “Coming to America,” and “The Nutty Professor” cemented his place as a comedy powerhouse. Add to that his unforgettable voice turns, Donkey in “Shrek” and Mushu in “Mulan,” and awards spanning a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Cecil B. DeMille, and his legacy shines brighter than ever.
Tom Hanks – Born in 1956
You may not have expected a Tom Hanks–led nature documentary to become appointment viewing. Still, here it is: in 2025, he stepped into the narrator’s booth for “The Americas,” a ten-part docuseries from NBC that took audiences from the Atlantic Coast all the way to Patagonia.
Tom also surprised the theatre world by making his Off-Broadway debut in “This World of Tomorrow,” a time-traveling play he co-wrote and starred in. This marked his return to the stage for the first time since “Lucky Guy.” From “Splash” and “Big” to treasured turns in “Forrest Gump,” “Philadelphia,” and “Toy Story,” his career has always been defined by heart and versatility.
Chris Rock – Born in 1966
Chris Rock made his first step back into Hollywood’s major awards orbit at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March 2025. He showed up in style with his daughter, Zahra, and dropped hints that he might host the Oscars again. “You never know,” he said with a grin.
He rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live," where his sharp take on race and culture became his signature style between 1990 and 1993. His stand‑up specials, like "Bring the Pain" and "Bigger & Blacker," earned him Emmys and Grammys, and he made waves on-screen with roles in "Madagascar," "Grown Ups," and the brilliant comedy "Top Five."
Hugh Laurie – Born in 1959
Hugh Laurie exploded onto our screens in the 1980s opposite Stephen Fry, delivering punches of wit in “A Bit of Fry & Laurie,” “Jeeves and Wooster,” and lighting up “Blackadder” with perfectly timed cheekiness. His breakout in the US was as the grumpy genius Dr. Gregory House from 2004 to 2012, snagging Golden Globes and holding a Guinness World Record for the most-watched TV male lead.
From there, he’s slid into everything from Cold War intrigue in “The Night Manager” to delighting in political mischief as Tom James in “Veep.” In 2025, he’s leading the Apple TV+ crime drama “The Wanted Man” as betrayed syndicate boss Felix Carmichael.
Robert De Niro — Born in 1943
Lighting up the screen like nobody’s business, Robert De Niro reinvented grit and intensity with roles in “The Godfather: Part II,” where he snagged his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and later as the demonic Jake LaMotta in “Raging Bull,” earning another Oscar triumph. That magnetic energy made him the go‑to guy for anything raw and honest in the 1970s and 1980s.
Robert is the guy who appeared in “Taxi Driver,” “The Deer Hunter,” “Cape Fear,” and countless collaborations with Scorsese. Then, in 2019, he slipped into the epic “The Irishman,” revisiting Mobland as Frank Sheeran and showing there’s still fire under the hood.
Robert Redford – Born in 1936
Practically defining movie star cool back in the golden era, we remember Robert Redford for “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” and “All the President’s Men.” That’s where the legend began, eventually moving behind the camera with “Ordinary People” and giving indie film a whole new heartbeat when he co-founded the Sundance Institute in 1981.
The guy practically built an independent cinema. And in 2025, at age 88, he casually showed up onscreen again for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo in “Dark Winds.” There, he was playing chess behind bars opposite George R. R. Martin—because of course the world’s still waiting on that next move.
Katharine Ross – Born in 1940
This Southern California golden girl lit up the screen throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, blossoming into stardom as the sultry, graceful Elaine Robinson in “The Graduate.” We’re talking about Katharine Ross, who eventually claimed BAFTA glory as Etta Place in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and flipped the script in “The Stepford Wives.”
Her fairy‑tale rise was punctuated with a Golden Globe for “Voyage of the Damned.” She drifted a bit into semi‑retirement thereafter, but made a cult‑scene splash in 2001 as the steady therapist in “Donnie Darko.” She’s also known for teaming up with Sam Elliott, her husband since 1984, both on and off screen.
Robby Benson – Born in 1956
Now an activist in the field of heart research, Robby Benson popped up in Apple TV+’s “Severance” in 2025. He once made us swoon in the late 1970s as a teen idol starring in “Ode to Billy Joe.” He was also featured in the television series “One on One” and the skating romance film “Ice Castles,” where he learned to skate like a professional.
Robby turned heads again as the voice of the Beast in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Beyond acting, he dabbled behind the camera, directing TV episodes, even for “Friends,” and penned both a best‑selling novel and a heartfelt memoir about overcoming four open‑heart surgeries.
Richard Dean Anderson – Born in 1950
Richard Dean Anderson had quite the origin story. Before he was Angus MacGyver, he was charming crowds as a whale handler in a marine show, strutting his stuff as a street mime, juggler, and medieval‑dinner‑theatre musician. Then came the glory years, when he turned wits‑and‑invention into legend on “MacGyver,” saving the day with duct tape and a Swiss Army knife from 1985 to 1992.
Richard shepherded interstellar adventures as Colonel Jack O’Neill in “Stargate SG‑1,” earning the Air Force’s honorary rank of brigadier general. After bowing out of the spotlight in 2013, he re‑emerged in 2025 with occasional convention appearances.
Tim Matheson – Born in 1947
There’s something undeniably cool about a kid who grew up voicing cartoon heroes and turned into Hollywood’s smooth-talking gent. Tim Matheson managed that and more. He rose to fame as the teenage voice of the daring “Jonny Quest,” then charmed comedy fans as Eric “Otter” Stratton in “National Lampoon’s Animal House.” He also made a significant impact on the political scene, earning Emmy nods as Vice President John Hoynes on “The West Wing.”
Beyond acting, he’s worn director and producer hats, steering episodes of “The West Wing,” “Hart of Dixie,” and “Virgin River.” And in 2024, he set the memoir world buzzing with “Damn Glad to Meet You.”
Butch Patrick – Born in 1953
You know that pint-sized werewolf kid who haunted your favorite 1960s sitcom? In June 2025, he was seen zipping around retro drive-ins and meeting fans. Flashback to 1964, and there he is, with his fangs, widow’s peak and all, stealing scenes as Eddie Munster on CBS’s “The Munsters.”
Butch Patrick blossomed beyond that child-star mold, leading the quirky Saturday-morning series “Lidsville” as Mark, tumbling into an odd and charming fantasy world of singing hats. After a pause from acting in the mid-1970s, he popped back into pop culture with cameos like “Scary Movie” and voicing The Tin Can Man in the 2022 “The Munsters” reboot.
Shirley Bassey – Born in 1937
We can’t believe Dame Shirley Bassey is still able to stun a crowd at 88 with her vocal power that made jaws drop, but she did so in Monaco in 2025. After erupting from Cardiff's Tiger Bay in the 1950s, the Welsh songbird lent her unforgettable voice to three James Bond themes: “Goldfinger,” “Diamonds Are Forever,” and “Moonraker,” becoming the only artist to perform more than one.
With a career spanning over 70 years, she claims the rare achievement of having UK Top 40 albums across seven consecutive decades. In 2024, she made headlines when she consigned over 80 cherished jewels—including gifts from Elton John—to charity at Sotheby’s.
Leonard Whiting – Born in 1950
That dreamy gaze in Franco Zeffirelli’s "Romeo and Juliet" practically launched a million teenage fantasies back in 1968. Meet Leonard Whiting, the British actor-singer whose debut as Romeo earned him the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year in 1969. He left that Shakespearean fairytale aura behind with roles like Victor Frankenstein in the TV movie "Frankenstein: The True Story."
Decades later, he reunited with Olivia Hussey in "Social Suicide" (2015), their first on-screen project since Verona. In 2023, he made headlines again when he joined Olivia in a lawsuit over that famous bare scene, revealing that some stories stick with you long past the applause.
Mel Brooks — Born in 1926
A comedy genius who can still surprise you in his late 90s, Mel Brooks began cracking jokes behind the scenes on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows” before becoming the king of parody. He’s the man behind “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” and “Young Frankenstein.”
Mel earned his EGOT, snagged a Peabody Career Achievement Award in 2024, and collected an Honorary Oscar the same year for a legacy packed with laughs. In 2023, he wrote, produced, and narrated the Emmy-nominated Hulu series “History of the World, Part II.” Even at 99 as of June 2025, his wit remains sharp, and the funny keeps coming.
Terry Moore – Born in 1929
There’s something irresistible about a leading lady who’s seen Hollywood evolve. Terry Moore, whose real name is Helen Luella Koford, kicked off as a child actress in the early 1940s, then grabbed serious attention with her Academy Award–nominated turn in “Come Back, Little Sheba.” She followed that with memorable performances in “Mighty Joe Young” and “Peyton Place.”
Though the spotlight dimmed by the time the 1960s came, she bounced back with charm, even guest-starring in “Ray Donovan” in 2016. Already in his mid-90s, he still strolls down the Walk of Fame with quiet grace as old Hollywood still shines bright.
Jacqueline White – Born in 1922
Jacqueline White was just a UCLA drama student when Hollywood came calling, and boy, did she shine. She leapt from a classroom stage to the big screen in the early 1940s, landing roles in “Song of Russia” and stealing scenes in “Crossfire” and “The Narrow Margin.” Her glow lasted a solid decade before she stepped away from Tinseltown in the early 1950s.
In 2013, Jacqueline popped up at the TCM Classic Film Festival, sparking a delightful revival of interest in the RKO era. She’s already a centenarian and stands as one of the few remaining symbols of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Tina Louise – Born in 1934
Ever stumbled onto someone wearing oversized shades, a leather jacket, and that unmistakable mane of red hair, and thought, there’s Ginger Grant, living legend, and still got it? That’s the vibe Tina Louise gives off on an Upper East Side outing as the last original castaway from “Gilligan’s Island.”
Tina won a Golden Globe for “God’s Little Acre” and mesmerized in “The Stepford Wives.” Although she turned away from typecasting after that sitcom, she had an acting appearance in “Tapestry” in 2019. Apart from acting, she continued to write, and in 1998, she released her first book, “Sunday,” a memoir of her first eight years in the entertainment industry.
Bern Nadette Stanis – Born in 1953
Stepping from Juilliard’s halls into America’s living rooms, Brooklyn-born Bern Nadette Stanis made hearts swoon as Thelma Evans on “Good Times,” turning that role into a mirror for young women across America. She slid into guest spots on shows like “The Cosby Show” and “What’s Happening Now!!” without skipping a beat, and even lent her voice to radio spots for AT&T.
Beyond TV, Bern penned four books in the “Situations 101” series. In 2025, she’s still active on-screen, now lighting up “The Family Business: New Orleans” as a series regular named Nee Nee Duncan because her sparkle won’t fade just like that.
June Lockhart – Born in 1925
You might still feel a spark when you hear the names Ruth Martin or Dr. Maureen Robinson. Well, that’s June Lockhart, whose warmth brought “Lassie” and “Lost in Space” into living rooms across America. She stepped onto screens in the late 1930s alongside her actor parents, but it was her TV mom roles from 1958 to 1968 that made her a beloved figure.
June’s career stretched nearly 90 years, earning Emmy nods and a Tony Award along the way. Now, as a centenarian, she’s retired but sharp as ever, still reading news and tracking politics, holding her lifetime White House press pass.
Linda Evangelista – Born in 1965
There’s something magnetic about someone who reinvented beauty norms, and that’s precisely the energy Linda Evangelista brings. The Canadian powerhouse who shot from a Miss Teen Niagara pageant in 1981 to New York’s fashion elite in 1984, after signing with Elite Model Management.
Linda quickly became one of the "Big Five" supermodels, gracing over 700 magazine covers and coining the unforgettable line, "We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day." Dubbed the “chameleon” of modeling, she effortlessly morphed her look thanks to daring cuts and sci-fi hair color changes, becoming a defining face of the 1980s and 1990s supermodel era.
Shirley MacLaine – Born in 1934
The name Shirley MacLaine might make you think of a free-spirited mystic shifting through eras, but we want to talk about the actress. She sprang from Broadway’s “The Pajama Game” into Alfred Hitchcock’s offbeat comedy “The Trouble with Harry,” and lit up screens in classics like “The Apartment,” “Irma la Douce,” and “Steel Magnolias.”
She finally grabbed that golden statue for “Terms of Endearment” in 1984 and stacked her mantle with Emmys, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, a Tony nod, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. Shirley appeared in 2017’s “The Little Mermaid,” and in 2024, she released “The Wall of Life,” her memoir celebrating memories and photos.
Ali MacGraw – Born in 1939
Ali MacGraw first stunned the world after being plucked from the fashion world and landing her breakout role in "Goodbye, Columbus" in 1969. She swept up the Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer and followed it with her iconic turn in "Love Story" (1970), earning a Golden Globe and an Oscar nod.
By 1972, Ali had her handprints immortalized at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, a rare feat after just three films. She later starred in "The Getaway" and "Convoy." In 2025, at the age of 85, she turned heads while strolling through New York in a chic black suit, channeling her modeling days.
Trina Parks – Born in 1946
Snapping into frame with grace and grit, Trina Parks made history as the first African‑American Bond woman in “Diamonds Are Forever” (1971), a role that still sparkles in the spy‑film hall of fame. Her journey began in Brooklyn and took her through the High School of Performing Arts, leading to a career that spans acting, dancing, singing, choreography, and more.
After her unforgettable turn as Thumper, she lit up screens in cult classics like “Darktown Strutters” and even danced in “The Blues Brothers.” She’s also carved out a respected career as a choreographer and stage performer, touring with “Sophisticated Ladies” and dazzling in “The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.”
Gloria Hendry – Born in 1949
If you remember her as the daring beauty opposite 007, that’s just the beginning of her story. Gloria Hendry started as a Playboy Bunny before landing her film debut in “For Love of Ivy.” She made history in 1973 as Rosie Carver, becoming the first African-American woman to romance Bond in “Live and Let Die.”
That same decade, she brought fierce energy to blaxploitation favorites like “Black Caesar,” “Hell Up in Harlem,” and “Black Belt Jones.” Later, she added directing, producing, and writing to her toolkit, crafting theatre and even a book called “Gloria Bond and All.” Decades later, she remains a sought-after guest at Bond conventions and fan events.
Barbara Eden – Born in 1931
Barbara Eden, the iconic screen siren behind one of TV’s most enduring sitcoms, still knows how to make a stylish entrance. She dazzled on “I Dream of Jeannie” from 1965 to 1970, playing the mischievous genie who could charm a rocket man, and an entire generation, into her bottle.
Before that, she shared the spotlight with Elvis in “Flaming Star” and kept the adventure alive in “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.” In August 2025, she celebrated her 94th birthday in Studio City with a visit to her hair salon, where she rocked a chic red-and-white ensemble and sparked applause for her timeless glow.
Kim Novak – Born in 1933
Her face on a LIFE magazine cover made the world pause, and that was just the beginning. Kim Novak, born Marilyn Pauline Novak, stepped into Hollywood after winning “Miss Deepfreeze” and signing with Columbia in the early 1950s. She shone in hits like “Picnic,” “The Man with the Golden Arm,” and most famously, Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” becoming a luminous yet fiercely independent screen presence.
In 2025, she got invited to the Venice Film Festival to accept the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, her long-awaited tribute for a storied career. Now settled in Oregon, she devotes her days to art, animals, and the peace she crafted beyond the camera.
Engelbert Humperdinck – Born in 1936
Engelbert Humperdinck is more than just a name. It’s a calling card for romance that echoed across decades. He shot to global fame in 1967 with “Release Me” and “The Last Waltz,” both of which sold over a million copies in the UK, cementing his status as a ballad king.
Engelbert kept things smooth with 1970s chart‑toppers like “After the Lovin’” and “This Moment in Time.” Decades later, he’s still gracing stages, with his “Last Waltz Farewell Tour” rolled into Singapore in mid‑2025 and has fans swooning all over again. At age 89, he dropped a brand-new album, “All About Love,” in June 2025.
Warren Beatty – Born in 1937
Believe it or not, in 2025, Warren Beatty is still very much with us, marking his 88th year with that signature old-school Hollywood cool. He first made waves in “Splendor in the Grass” (1961) and solidified his legendary status with “Bonnie and Clyde.”
His smart moves behind the camera paid off, too, as “Reds” (1981) scored him the Best Director Oscar, and he’s racked up a mighty 14 Academy Award nominations. With a net worth still around $70 million and a private life rooted in three decades of marriage to Annette Bening, he’s as enigmatic and endlessly fascinating as ever.
Priscilla Presley – Born in 1945
In March 2025, she received Tennessee’s top civilian accolade, the Colonel, Aide de Camp award, for her work preserving Graceland and championing Memphis music heritage. Priscilla Presley made her own mark beyond a famous marriage, debuting in “Love Is Forever,” earning fans as Jenna Wade on “Dallas,” and winning over comedy lovers as Jane Spencer in “The N*ked Gun” trilogy.
After Elvis left the world, Priscilla became the chairman of Elvis Presley Enterprises and went on to grow it to a net worth of approximately $100 million. In May 2025, she turned 80, with family tributes lighting up social media.
Gary Clarke – Born in 1933
Gary Clarke lit up TV as Steve Hill on “The Virginian,” appearing in over 40 episodes between 1962 and 1964. He also played Detective Dick Hamilton on “Michael Shayne” and popped up in “Laramie,” before wrapping up his Western run as Captain Richards in “Hondo.”
Not just an actor, he secretly submitted six scripts to “Get Smart” under his birth name, Clarke Frederick L’Amoreaux. Four of which were focused on the unforgettable Hymie the Robot. In mid‑2025, fans celebrated his 92nd birthday across social posts and fan groups, reminding the world that this classic Western star still stirs warm nostalgia with every mention.
Nick Nolte – Born in 1941
Breaking the mold is still his thing. Even in 2025, there's no stopping Nick Nolte from making waves. In July, he surfaced for a rare night out with old pals Sean Penn and Josh Brolin at Nobu Malibu, reminding everyone that the 84-year-old Golden Globe winner’s zest for life, complete with that distinctive gravelly voice, hasn’t faded.
Nick first rocked Hollywood as the overshadowed rebel in the miniseries "Rich Man, Poor Man," then racked up Oscar nods for "The Prince of Tides," "Affliction," and "Warrior." He’s still showing up in theaters, on screen, and sometimes across the table at your favorite beachside restaurant.
Lyle Lovett – Born in 1957
In mid-2025, Lyle Lovett wrapped up a mind‑blowing set at Oklahoma City’s Criterion—14-piece Large Band in full flourish, cracking “Blues Walk,” and novel songs from “12th of June.” That night embodied Lovett at his best: storytelling, genre‑jumping, and utterly charming.
Lyle first turned heads back in 1986 when he signed with MCA and dropped his self‑titled debut, blending country, jazz, swing, folk, blues, and gospel. He’s since cranked out 14 albums, 25 singles, and earned four Grammys. This fall, he’ll be back on stage with his Acoustic Group in a 14‑city tour.
Jimmie Walker – Born in 1947
Somewhere between filming and stand-up, he’s still catching laughs in Sapulpa in 2025. Jimmie Walker is on set for the drama “Forgotten Fortune,” playing one of three aging buddies tackling isolation—and yes, he’s not just “J.J.” anymore. Rising from the Bronx, he broke out as the irrepressible James "J.J." Evans Jr. on "Good Times" (1974–1979), where his line “Dyn‑o‑mite!” became TV legend and earned back-to-back Golden Globe nods.
Offscreen, he transitioned from being a Yankee Stadium vendor to recording comedy albums, guesting on classic shows like "The Love Boat" and "Airplane!", and releasing a memoir about living life on his terms.
Bruce Springsteen – Now 72 Years Old
Bruce Springsteen rewrote rock’s rulebook with soul‑strewn anthems on albums like the mega‑selling “Born in the U.S.A.,” which spun seven Top‑10 hits. His heartland rock offered poetry to working-class life, earning him Grammys, an Oscar, a Special Tony, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Even now, he’s dropping previously unheard gems like “Tracks II: The Lost Albums.”
He wrapped his "Land of Hope and Dreams Tour" in July 2025, clocking more than 4.9 million fans and turning it into the most successful run of his career and one of the highest-grossing tours ever. The Boss is still filling stadiums like it's the 1970s.
Janet Jackson – Born in 1966
When Janet Jackson hit the stage at the 2025 American Music Awards, it was more than a performance; it was a triumphant homecoming. Poised in a cropped jacket and baggy jeans, she launched into “Someone to Call My Lover” and “All for You,” her first televised set in seven years.
The crowd roared when she accepted the Icon Award, humbly explaining, “I don’t consider myself an icon,” and dedicated the honor to her family’s dream-chasing journey. Rising from child actress in shows like “Good Times” to global superstardom with genre-defining albums like “Control” and “Rhythm Nation 1814,” her influence spans decades.
Diana Ross – Born in 1944
When she swept across the Met Gala red carpet in May 2025, her legacy was on display. Wrapped in a silver sequined gown and a feathered shawl with an 18-foot train, Diana made a dramatic and deeply personal entrance. The underside of that train featured all the names of her five children and eight grandchildren, lovingly stitched as a tribute to family.
Earlier in the year, she pulled off two sold-out shows at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre and used the stage to make one thing clear: “I’ll never retire.” The Queen of Motown isn’t stepping back—she’s still front and center, heart and soul in every performance.