Famous people and celebrities born in 1972

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1972. This year gave rise to a new generation of talent, including actors, musicians, athletes, politicians and more who have significantly impacted our world. Dive into the stories of these famous personalities, explore their journeys, and see how they've shaped culture and society since their birth year. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip back to 1972 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 13 Nicole Eggert

  Nicole Eggert is an American actress and model, best known for her roles in the television series Charles in Charge and Baywatch.

• Jan. 22 Namrata Shirodkar

  Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

• March 6 Shaquille O'Neal

  American actor, rapper, and actor, who is 7'01" and 303 lbs. his deal with the lakers, which signed him for seven years at a staggering $120 million, was the largest in sports history. he is best known for his trademark, backboard-breaking power slam. he appeared in "blue chips" as well as "kazaam".

• March 18 Dane Cook

  Dane Cook is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who has released several successful comedy albums.

• March 26 Leslie Mann

  Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

• April 17 Jennifer Garner

  American actress and film producer. her performance as sydney bristow, cia officer, in abc's spy-action thriller drama alias garnered her recognition. the series aired for five seasons between 2001 and 2006. garner was awarded a screen actors guild award and a golden globe for her role in the series.

• April 20 Carmen Electra

  American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her replace the star of "baywatch", pamela anderson lee.

• May 2 Dwayne Johnson

  Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian. also known as the rock.

• May 7 Ashwini Bhave

  Indian actress known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films.

• June 2 Wayne Brady

  Wayne brady is an american comedian and actor best known for his work on the improvisational comedy show whose line is it anyway? and as the host of the game show let's make a deal.

• June 2 Wentworth Miller

  Wentworth miller is an american actor best known for his role as michael scofield in the television series prison break.

• June 3 Julie Gayet

  She is a french actress who began her career with "three colors: blue" in france. in 1994, she obtained her first major role in "les cents et une nuits de simon cina(c)ma", directed by agna"s varda.

• June 19 Jean Dujardin

  He is a comedian and actor from france. he won the best actor award at cannes film festival 2011 for his portrayal as george valentin in "l'artiste". he and the movie won golden globe awards in 2012 early.

• July 23 Marlon Wayans

  Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

• Aug. 6 Geri Halliwell

  British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s. their chart-topping singles "wannabe" (and "say youaeur[tm]ll be there") made "ginger spice", the famous red-headed with provocative outfits and saucy behavior, a household-name.

• Aug. 15 Ben Affleck

  American actor. he won the academy award for best original screenplay in the film "good will hunting" on 3/23/1998. matt damon and he were cambridge friends who wrote the script together as a harvard assignment. the year 1997, when hollywood bought the script, was an amazing year for the two friends who had been together since childhood. it took them …

• Aug. 30 Cameron Diaz

  American actress, producer and former fashion model. in the 1990s, she rose to stardom with roles in the mask (1994), my best friend's wedding(1997) and there's something about mary(1998). she is also well-known for her role as princess fiona in shrek (2001aeur")10. other notable credits include charlie's angels (2001) and its sequel charlie's angels full throttle (2006), knight and day …

• Sept. 6 Idris Elba

  Idris elba is a british actor known for his roles in tv shows like the wire and luther, as well as for his performances in movies such as thor and mandela: long walk to freedom.

• Sept. 27 Gwyneth Paltrow

  Grace kelly is often compared to grace kelly because of her cool and elegant grace. she was the only child of blythe danner, a tony-winning actress, and bruce paltrow, a producer-director. jake, her younger brother, had privileged childhoods in terms of both material comforts and having a close, caring, loving family. at five years old, she did a stage walk-on. …

• Oct. 17 Wyclef Jean

  Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

• Oct. 29 Gabrielle Union

  American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

• Nov. 1 Jenny McCarthy

  American actress, model, comedian, actor, author and anti-vaccine activist. in 1993, she began her career as a playboy nude model and was later named their playmate-of-the year. mccarthy turned her playboy success into a tv and film acting career. former co-host of the view, an abc talk show.

• Nov. 1 Toni Collette

  Actress from australia, seen in 1999's "muriel’s wedding" (1998) and "sixth sense ((2000)

• Nov. 6 Rebecca Romijn

  American actress and model, she quit college to start a modeling career in france. elle featured her on its cover shortly after she moved to paris. the tall blonde with blue eyes and a long stature landed modeling roles for sports illustrated magazines as well as victoria's secret merchandise.

• Nov. 13 Takuya Kimura

  Renowned Japanese actor known for his roles in various films and TV dramas.

• Nov. 16 Missi Pyle

  Missi Pyle is an American actress, comedian, and singer known for her roles in films such as Galaxy Quest, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The Artist.

• Nov. 26 Arjun Rampal

  Arjun rampal is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for his modeling career.

• Dec. 19 Alyssa Milano

  American actress. she was 11 years old when she first appeared on the tv series "who's the boss?" tony danza. she was awarded three youth in film awards and the spirit award in film for women at sundance film festival 1997.

• Dec. 22 Vanessa Paradis

  French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker. she was a teenager pop singer in paris during the 1980s and was the star of a popular pop video. she began her career as a spokesmodel for channel perfume, and then she moved into acting.

• Dec. 29 Jude Law

  Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.