For these celebrity families, it's the greatest Christmas present of all.
From the late musician Jimmy Buffett to singer-songwriter Ricky Martin to Dr. Anthony Fauci, celebrities whose birthdays fall on December 24th or 25th double their celebrations each holiday season. Ta.
Take a look at 14 celebrities with birthdays on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Ava Gardner
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Actress and singer Ava Gardner was the star of her family's Christmas Eve when she was born in 1922. Gardner was well known in Hollywood for films such as; Mogambo (1953), barefoot contessa (1954) and on the beach (1959), and also in her high-profile relationships, including a tumultuous marriage to Frank Sinatra. The actress died of bronchial pneumonia on January 25, 1990.
Dr. Anthony Fauci
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a leader in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, will celebrate his birthday on Christmas Eve. During his time in office, Mr. Fauci helped guide public policy on HIV/AIDS, SARS, MERS, avian influenza, swine influenza, Zika, and Ebola. In July 2023, he became a Distinguished Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Georgetown University School of Medicine and another position at the McCourt School of Public Policy.
Ricky Martin
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Ricky Martin was born in Puerto Rico on December 24, 1971 and has been “Livin' La Vida Loca” ever since. Martin started out as a member of the boy band Menudo before rising to the Billboard charts, but he came out as gay in 2010. In 2008, he became a single father to twins Matteo and Valentino, who were born via surrogate. In 2017, Martin married artist Jwan Yosef and the couple welcomed two children the following year through a surrogate mother: daughter Lucia and son Len. In July 2023, Martin and Joseph announced that they were divorcing after six years of marriage.
jimmy buffett
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Jimmy Buffett was born on Christmas Day in 1946 and the “Margaritaville” legend passed away on September 1, 2023 at the age of 76. It's a sunny anthem from the 1977 album. Change in latitude, change in attitude, Buffett's career skyrocketed and led to his namesake business, which handles everything from resorts and restaurants to apparel and beverages. The “Cheeseburger in Paradise” singer has released more than 30 albums throughout her career, raised millions of dollars with her annual shows with the Coral Reefer Band, and is a huge fan. They also attracted attention at large-scale concerts.
Annie Lennox
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Former Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox was born on Christmas Day 1954. The “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “Walking on Broken Glass” and “Here Comes the Rain Again” singer is also an activist for women's empowerment. In 2008, she founded her The Circle, a charitable non-governmental organization that fights for a more just world for women and girls around the world.
sissy spacek
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Texas actress Sissy Spacek was born on Christmas Day 1949. carry (1976) star was nominated for six Academy Awards and won her first Oscar in 1981 for playing Loretta Lynn. coal miner's daughter. The Golden Globe winner also has two daughters, Skylar and Madison Fisk, with her longtime husband, production designer Jack Fisk.
Helena Christensen
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Model Helena Christensen was born on Christmas Day 1968 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and walked the catwalk for the first time. A popular supermodel of the 90s, she appeared in Chris Isaak's 1991 music video for “Wicked Game,'' and has appeared in fashion campaigns for Chanel, Versace, and Valentino, and was also a Victoria's Secret Angel. Christensen's son Mingus, with ex Norman Reedus, followed in her mother's footsteps as a model.
dido
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British singer Dido was born on Christmas Day 1971. Dido (née Florian Cloud de Bounuvial O'Malley Armstrong) debuted in 1999 with her album no angel, her popularity skyrocketed when Eminem sampled her ballad “Thank You” in his 2000 hit “Stan.” She has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and released her fifth studio album. Still on My Mind2019.
barbara mandrell
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Country music singer Barbara Mandrell made her debut on Christmas Day 1948. Mandrell, who is known for hit songs such as “Sleeping Alone in a Double Bed” and “When Country Wasn't Cool,” earned her back-to-back CMA Entertainer of the Year awards. She also won the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year award in 1981, beating out Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, as well as Top New Female Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist. , becoming the first woman to win the Tripp Crown Award. She was active as a vocalist in 1972 and 1979 respectively.
Humphrey Bogart
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Of all the birthdays in the world, Humphrey Bogart had to be born on December 25, 1899. One of Hollywood's great leaders, Bogie was known for his iconic roles in films such as: casablanca (1942) and african queen (1951) for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor.Bogart met his future wife Lauren Bacall while filming the 1944 film What to have and what not to havetheir relationship was considered one of Tinseltown's legendary love stories. Bogart died of esophageal cancer on January 14, 1957.
