When Katy Perry sang “Baby You're a Firework,” she probably didn't realize she was creating the ultimate anthem for people born on the Fourth of July.
I know there are certainly downsides to having a birthday that coincides with a holiday — not everyone born on Christmas gets presents, and Halloween folks might get tricked rather than candy — but those born on the Fourth of July have the added bonus of having sparklers and fireworks lighting up the sky just for them. So in the grand scheme of holiday birthdays, I think it's safe to say they win.
From Malia Obama to Post Malone and The Situation to US presidents, here's a list of celebrities born on the 4th of July.
Melissa Barrera
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of In the Heights (2021) and scream Five (2022) The actress has been celebrating her birthday since 4th July 1990.
Luke Thompson
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Luke Thompson is Bridgerton — Born on July 4th, 1988.
Post Malone
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This singer (and father!) came into the world on July 4, 1995.
Malia Obama
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Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on July 4, 1998. It looks like patriotism runs in the family!
Neil Simon
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Without Neil Simon's birth on July 4, 1927, Barefoot in the park and The strange couple I would never have been on stage.
Gloria Stuart
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On July 4, 1910, a star was born. Gloria Stuart began her Hollywood career in 1932 and would later become the oldest woman ever nominated for an Oscar for her supporting role in Star Wars: Episode I: Golden Wind. Titanic (1997). Talk about longevity!
Andrew Zimmern
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Chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern was born on National Day in 1961.
Eva Marie Saint
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The iconic Oscar-winning actress was born on July 4, 1924.
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino
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Since 1982, Jersey Shore The star celebrated his birthday on Independence Day.
Geraldo Rivera
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Controversial former TV host Geraldo Rivera has blown out his birthday candles every Fourth of July since 1943.
Becki Newton
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Known for his role as Ugly Betty, how i met your mother and Lincoln LawyerBecki Newton was born on the 4th of July, 1978 to be exact, and she was born for the spotlight.
Eppie Lederer & Pauline Phillips
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Twins Eppie Lederer and Pauline Phillips (aka advice columnists Ann Landers and Dear Abby) were born on July 4, 1918. (Lederer died in 2002, Phillips in 2013.)
Calvin Coolidge
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The 30th President of the United States is the only president to have had his birthday on July 4th, 1872.
Tom Cruise
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This isn't true: Tom Cruise was actually born on July 3. However, he did star in an Oscar-winning movie. Born on the Fourth of July (1989), so it probably counts, right?
