Famous Birthdays Today — December 17: Celebrity Sarah Paulson & More

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December 17, 2024 6:00AM EST
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Sarah Paulson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures "Wicked" at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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From actors to athletes, discover which celebrities are celebrating a birthday on December 17!

December 17th is a special day for many notable names in entertainment, and we’re celebrating their birthdays today!

One of the most iconic birthdays on December 17 is Sarah Paulson, born in 1974. The actress is renowned for her versatility and captivating performances across both film and television. Sarah gained widespread fame with her roles in American Horror Story, earning multiple awards and nominations for her work in the anthology series. She has also appeared in acclaimed films like 12 Years a Slave, Carol, and Ocean’s 8, as well as hit TV shows such as Ratched and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. Beyond her acting talent, Sarah is an advocate for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights.

Scroll through our gallery to see which of your favorite stars were born on December 17!

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Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson
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Sarah Paulson was born on December 17, 1974. She turned 50 in 2024.

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Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy
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Eugene Levy was born on December 17, 1946. He turned 78 in 2024.

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis
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Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936. He turned 88 in 2024.

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Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman
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Bill Pullman was born on December 17, 1953. He turned 71 in 2024.

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Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao
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Manny Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978. He turned 46 in 2024.

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Nat Wolff

Nat Wolff
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Nat Wolff was born on December 17, 1994. He turned 30 in 2024.

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Billy Wingrove

Billy Wingrove
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Billy Wingrove was born on December 17, 1982. He turned 42 in 2024.

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Nikki Rodriguez

Nikki Rodriguez
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Nikki Rodriguez was born on December 17, 2002. She turned 22 in 2024.

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Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich
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Milla Jovovich was born on December 17, 1975. She turned 49 in 2024.

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Duff Goldman

Duff Goldman
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Duff Goldman was born on December 17, 1974. He turned 50 in 2024.

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Tom Walker

Tom Walker
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Tom Walker was born on December 17, 1991. He turned 33 in 2024.

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Martin Ødegaard

Martin Ødegaard
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Martin Ødegaard was born on December 17, 1998. He turned 26 in 2024.

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