Famous people and celebrities born in 1979

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1979. 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 1979 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 7 Bipasha Basu

  Bipasha basu is an indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in horror and thriller movies.

• Jan. 27 Rosamund Pike

  Rosamund Pike is a British actress and former journalist who has appeared in numerous films, including Gone Girl, for which she received an Academy Award nomination.

• Feb. 9 Ziyi Zhang

  Ziyi zhang is a chinese actress known for her roles in crouching tiger, hidden dragon and memoirs of a geisha.

• Feb. 11 Brandy Norwood

  American entertainer and recording artist brandy, also known by bran'nu. her first five studio albums, which she released in the united states, have been sold more than 10.5 million copies. she also has over 30 million worldwide records.

• Feb. 21 Jordan Peele

  Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out and us.

• Feb. 21 Jennifer Love Hewitt

  Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost whisperer'.

• March 18 Adam Levine

  American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. he is the lead singer of the los angeles pop rock band maroon 5.

• March 26 Juliana Paes

  Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

• March 30 Norah Jones

  Norah jones is a grammy-winning jazz singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs like 'don't know why'.

• April 4 Heath Ledger

  Australian actor. he was a young, talented man who was well-known for his intense performances.

• April 4 Natasha Lyonne

  Natasha lyonne is an american actress known for her roles in the american pie film series and the netflix series orange is the new black.

• April 19 Kate Hudson

  American actress, seen in the films "dr. t and the women" 2000 and "almost famous" 2000. she won a golden globe award for her performance in "dr. t and the women" 2000.

• April 21 James McAvoy

  Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as "wanted", and "the last king of scotland", and "atonement" as professor charles xavier in the "x-men: first class" series.

• May 5 Vincent Kartheiser

  Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.

• May 9 Rosario Dawson

  Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

• June 5 David Bisbal

  David bisbal is a spanish singer known for his powerful voice and successful music career.

• June 22 Chris Pratt

  Chris pratt is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as guardians of the galaxy and jurassic world.

• July 6 Kevin Hart

  Kevin hart is a popular american comedian known for his stand-up comedy specials and roles in various comedy films.

• July 24 Rose Byrne

  Actress from australia. byrne's screen debut was in 1994 when she played a small part in dallas doll. she was a lead role in the goddess of 1967, an australian film, and won a venice film festival award as best actress. she played ellen parsons on damages from 2007 to 2012. this series earned her two emmy nominations and two …

• July 30 Clotilde Hesme

  French actress. she is best known for her roles as lilie in philippe garrel’s "regular lovers” (2005) and alice, in christophe honora(c),'s “love songs” (2007). her role as ada"le in the tv series "les revenants", (2012) is also well-known.

• Aug. 1 Jason Momoa

  Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

• Aug. 3 Evangeline Lilly

  Evangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.

• Aug. 27 Aaron Paul

  Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

• Sept. 28 Bam Margera

  Bam margera is an american professional skateboarder, stunt performer, and television personality, best known for his appearances in the mtv reality show jackass.

• Oct. 20 John Krasinski

  American screenwriter, actor, and director. he is best known for his role on the office's sitcom, the office. away we go and leatherheads are his film credits. he also has credits in license to wed. big miracle, something borrowed. it's complicated. the screen actors guild awards were won by the 2001 brown university graduate for his role as "the office" …

• Nov. 12 Cote de Pablo

  Cote de Pablo is a Chilean-American actress and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Ziva David on the CBS television series NCIS.

• Nov. 23 Kelly Brook

  English actress, model and tv presenter, best known for her role as piranha 3d, a horror comedy remake from 2010.

• Dec. 7 Jennifer Carpenter

  American actress, star of "the exorcism of emily rose" she graduated from the juilliard school and appeared on broadway with laura linney, liam neeson, and in "the exorcism of emily rose."

• Dec. 15 Adam Brody

  American actor

• Dec. 28 Noomi Rapace

  Swedish actress