Famous Birthdays Today – January 11: Celebrity Mary J. Blige and More

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January 11, 2025 6:00AM EST
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: Inductee Mary J. Blige poses in the press room during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
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From singers to actors, discover which celebrities are celebrating a birthday on January 11!

January 11th is a special day for many notable figures in entertainment, and we’re celebrating their birthdays today!

One of the most iconic birthdays on January 11 is none other than Mary J. Blige, born in 1971. Known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige has made an indelible mark on the music industry with her powerful vocals and deeply emotional lyrics. From her groundbreaking 1992 debut album What’s the 411? to her later work in both R&B and hip-hop, Mary has become a cultural icon. Beyond music, she’s also earned accolades for her acting, including an Academy Award nomination for her role in Mudbound.

Scroll through our gallery to see which of your favorite stars were born on January 11!

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Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige
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Mary J. Blige was born on January 11, 1971. She turned 54 in 2025.

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Cody Simpson

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Cody Simpson was born on January 11, 1997. He turned 28 in 2025.

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Kyle Richards

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Kyle Richards was born on January 11, 1969. She turned 56 in 2025.

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Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet
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Amanda Peet was born on January 11, 1972. She turned 53 in 2025.

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Yolanda Hadid

Yolanda Hadid
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Yolanda Hadid was born on January 11, 1964. She turned 61 in 2025.

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Lauren Giraldo

Lauren Giraldo
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Lauren Giraldo was born on January 11, 1998. She turned 27 in 2025.

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Teo Briones

Teo Briones
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Teo Briones was born on January 11, 2005. He turned 20 in 2025.

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Jedidiah Goodacre

Jedidiah Goodacre
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Jedidiah Goodacre was born on January 11, 1989. He turned 36 in 2025.

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Devin Ratray

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Devin Ratray was born on January 11, 1977. He turned 48 in 2025.

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