1979 births

Christopher Michael Pratt is an American actor and film producer. His films as a leading actor have grossed over $14.1 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing film stars of all time. Pratt was one of the world's highest-paid actors annually from 2015 to 2017. Through starring in blockbuster franchises and big-budget films, he has established himself as one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

Yemeni-Turkish journalist, politician and human rights activist (born 1979)

Norwegian neo-Nazi terrorist and mass murderer

Finnish racing driver

American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1979)

Uruguayan association football player and manager (born 1979)

Kate Garry Hudson is an American actress and singer-songwriter. Born to singer Bill Hudson and actress Goldie Hawn, Hudson made her film debut in the 1998 drama Desert Blue, which was followed by supporting roles in several films. She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Penny Lane in Cameron Crowe's musical drama Almost Famous (2000), for which she won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Michael James Owen is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United, and Stoke City, as well as the England national team. Since retiring from football in 2013, he has become a racehorse breeder and owner and regularly features as a sports pundit and commentator. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, in 2001, Owen was the recipient of the Ballon d'Or. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.

American musician (born 1979)

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop. Aaliyah's accolades include three American Music Awards and two MTV VMAs, along with five Grammy Award nominations.

Rosamund Mary Ellen Pike is an English actress and producer. Known for her portrayals of complex and morally ambiguous women in independent cinema and psychological thrillers, her accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and two British Academy Awards.

Claire Catherine Danes is an American actress. Prolific in film and television since her teens, she is the recipient of three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2012 and 2026, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

French tennis player

French football manager (born 1979)

Chinese actress and model

Italian motorcycle racer

Australian association football player

American comedian and actor (born 1979)

Argentine football player (1979-)

Japanese association football player

American pornographic actress and director (born 1979)

American actor

American soccer player (born 1979)

American actress, fashion designer, model (born 1979)

Mary Rose Byrne is an Australian actress. Renowned for her versatility across stage and screen, Byrne is particularly recognized for her leading roles in blockbuster comedies, independent dramas, and horror films. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, an Independent Spirit Award, three AACTA Awards, a Silver Bear and a Volpi Cup in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Actor Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin is a Brazilian and American actress. Known for her lead role as Mickey Fox in the CBS television series Sheriff Country since 2025, Baccarin has played multiple television and film roles. She portrayed Adria in season 10 of the TV series Stargate SG-1, Inara Serra in the sci-fi television series Firefly (2002–2003) and its follow-up film Serenity (2005), Vanessa in the superhero comedy films Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Jessica Brody in the thriller series Homeland (2011–2013), and Leslie Thompkins in the superhero series Gotham (2015–2019). For Homeland, Baccarin was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2013. Born in Brazil, she immigrated to the United States as a child.

American actress

Japanese association football player

Portuguese footballer (born 1979)

American singer, songwriter and actress (born 1979)

Romanian footballer (born 1979)

Slovenian association football player

American rapper, record producer and actor

German association football player

American actress (born 1979)

American rapper and singer (born 1979)

Ukrainian footballer (born 1979)

Australian actor and singer

Turkish association football player (born 1979)

Saudi Arabian activist

Uzbekistani chess player

Italian journalist and writer (born 1979)

British singer (born 1979)

American actress

Brazilian association football player

Swedish prince, son of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Kelly Brook is an English model, actress, and media personality. She began her career modelling for a range of advertising campaigns, which led to her discovery by the editorial team of the Daily Star tabloid, where they featured her as a Page 3 girl. She was crowned FHM's Sexiest Woman in the World in 2005, and as of 2015 had featured in every FHM 100 Sexiest countdown since 1998.

American actress

American recording artist; pop rock singer-songwriter and pianist

Mexican actor (1979-)

Serbian association football player

American anti-war and human rights activist

Portuguese footballer

Serbian association football player

Welsh association football manager (born 1979)

Bulgarian chess player

Adam Jared Brody is an American actor. His breakout role was as Seth Cohen on the Fox television series The O.C. (2003–2007). For his performance as Noah Roklov in the Netflix romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This (2024–present), he earned nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series (Musical/Comedy) and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; he won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

Norwegian association football player

Hungarian chess player

American basketball player