Famous Birthdays Today – January 2: Celebrity Dax Shepard and More

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                                                                                                          January 2, 2025 6:00AM EST
                                                                                                          PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Dax Shepard of "Top Gear America" speaks during the Discovery MotorTrend segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 16, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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                                                                                                          From actors to singers, discover which celebrities are celebrating a birthday on January 2!

                                                                                                          January 2nd 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 2 is none other than Dax Shepard, born in 1975. Known for his comedic roles in films like Employee of the Month and Without a Paddle, as well as his breakout TV role in Parenthood, Dax has built a successful career in both acting and podcasting. Dax is also married to actress Kristen Bell, and together they share two children, daughters Lincoln and Delta. The couple is known for their down-to-earth relationship and their commitment to balancing family life with their busy careers.

                                                                                                          Scroll through our gallery to see which of your favorite stars were born on January 2!

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                                                                                                          Dax Shepard

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                                                                                                          Dax Shepard was born on January 2, 1975. He turned 50 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Bryson Tiller

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                                                                                                          Bryson Tiller was born on January 2, 1993. He turned 32 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Taye Diggs

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                                                                                                          Taye Diggs was born on January 2, 1971. He turned 54 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Christy Turlington

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                                                                                                          Christy Turlington was born on January 2, 1969. She turned 56 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Kate Bosworth

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                                                                                                          Kate Bosworth was born on January 2, 1983. She turned 42 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Ben Hardy

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                                                                                                          Ben Hardy was born on January 2, 1991. He turned 34 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Claire Rosinkranz

                                                                                                          Claire Rosinkranz
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                                                                                                          Claire Rosinkranz was born on January 2, 2004. She turned 21 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Cuba Gooding Jr.

                                                                                                          Cuba Gooding Jr.
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                                                                                                          Cuba Gooding Jr. was born on January 2, 1968. He turned 57 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Shelley Hennig

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                                                                                                          Shelley Hennig was born on January 2, 1987. She turned 38 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          London Charles

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                                                                                                          Chandra Davis, better known as London Charles, was born on January 2, 1978. She turned 47 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Renée Elise Goldsberry

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                                                                                                          Renée Elise Goldsberry was born on January 2, 1971. She turned 54 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Alden Richards

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                                                                                                          Alden Richards was born on January 2, 1992. He turned 33 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Karina Smirnoff

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                                                                                                          Karina Smirnoff was born on January 2, 1978. She turned 47 in 2025.

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                                                                                                          Nilsa Prowant

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                                                                                                          Nilsa Prowant was born on January 2, 1994. She turned 31 in 2025.

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