Famous people and celebrities born in 1980

We celebrate the remarkable individuals born in 1980. 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 1980 and honor the stars who continue to shine brightly today.

• Jan. 16 Lin-Manuel Miranda

  Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical hamilton.

• Jan. 17 Zooey Deschanel

  American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress. she is the younger sister to emily deschanel, a filmmaker and actress. in 1999, deschanel made her film debut in mumford, followed by her breakout role as anita miller in cameron crowe's 2000 semi-autobiographical film almost famous. deschanel quickly became well-known for her witty comedy roles in films like the good girl (2002) and the …

• Jan. 18 Jason Segel

  Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah marshall.

• Jan. 19 Jenson Button

  Jenson button is an english formula one driver known for winning the 2009 formula one world championship.

• Feb. 12 Christina Ricci

  American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990. she successfully moved from being a child actress to playing adult roles. in 2000, she was starring opposite johnny depp in "the man who cried".

• Feb. 27 Chelsea Clinton

  American family, the only child and daughter of bill and hillary clinton. her parents lived in arkansas' governor's mansion at the time she was born. her father was elected u.s. president on 1/20/1993.

• March 7 Murat Boz

  Murat boz is a turkish pop singer known for his hit songs and successful music career.

• March 7 Laura Prepon

  Laura prepon is an american actress known for her role as donna pinciotti on the television series that '70s show and as alex vause in orange is the new black.

• March 18 Sophia Myles

  Sophia myles is an english actress known for her roles in films such as 'underworld' and 'tristan & isolde'.

• April 1 Randy Orton

  American professional wrestler.

• April 26 Channing Tatum

  Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

• April 30 Sam Heughan

  Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

• June 26 Uday Kiran

  Uday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.

• July 5 Eva Green

  She is a french actress who was cast in bernardo bertolucci's 2003 film "the dreamers." it was not her first movie but it greatly benefited her career. she appeared in "kingdom of heaven" in 2005, and one year later she was in "casino royale," a remake of james bond's film. this movie starred daniel craig.

• July 10 Jessica Simpson

  American actress, singer, fashion designer, and television personality who made her debut in 1999. simpson has recorded many records, appeared in numerous commercials and movies, launched a range of beauty and hair products, and created handbags, shoes, and fragrances for women. she is a dedicated volunteer for philanthropic causes, including operation smile and a uso-hosted tour to troops stationed overseas. …

• July 18 Kristen Bell

  Kristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the character of anna in the frozen movies.

• July 20 Gisele Bündchen

  Brazilian actress, model and producer. she is the goodwill ambassador of the united nations environment programme. at the age of 20, she was a leading figure in her field. bundchen graced every cover of fashion magazines and walked the catwalks for u.s. 10,000 per day at $5 million annually. she is a fraternal twin at 5'11" and one of six …

• Aug. 26 Macaulay Culkin

  Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

• Aug. 26 Chris Pine

  Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

• Sept. 9 Michelle Williams

  Michelle williams is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as brokeback mountain, blue valentine, and manchester by the sea.

• Sept. 21 Kareena Kapoor

  Kareena kapoor is a prominent indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films.

• Sept. 29 Chrissy Metz

  Chrissy metz is an american actress best known for her role as kate pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

• Oct. 8 Nick Cannon

  Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's got talent.

• Nov. 12 Ryan Gosling

  Canadian actor, director and writer. gosling was twelve years old when he attended an audition in montreal for the revival of disney channel's mickey mouse club. he was offered a contract for two years as a mouseketeer, and he moved to orlando, florida. because he was considered less talented than other children, he appeared very rarely on-screen. he still considers …

• Nov. 13 Monique Coleman

  Monique Coleman is an American actress best known for her role as Taylor McKessie in the High School Musical film series.

• Dec. 18 Christina Aguilera

  American singer, songwriter, actress. she was born in staten island, new york, and raised in rochester, wexford, and pennsylvania. in her early years, she appeared on star search and the mickey mouse club. aguilera recorded "reflection", which was the theme of disney's 1998 movie mulan. she signed with rca records. her 1999 debut album, teen pop self-titled, rose to fame. …

• Dec. 19 Jake Gyllenhaal

  American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an academy award as "best supporting actor" for "brokeback mountains" in 2006.

• Dec. 30 Eliza Dushku

  American actress, who started performing professionally at the age of 11 when her first film, "one hot summer", was released in august 1992. she played the role of robert deniro's child, "this boy's life", in her second film. in 1998-2000, she landed the recurring tv role of faith in buffy the vampire slayer. she appeared in "bring it on," a …