Leading the pack is the incomparable Keri Russell, who officially joins the "50 Club" today. Fresh off her win at the 2026 Actor Awards for her role in Netflix’s The Diplomat, Russell continues to bring amazing characters to life in riveting series. But she isn’t the only beloved actress hitting the big 5-0—Michelle Monaghan is also celebrating her half-century milestone today!
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Top Celebrity Birthdays on March 23, 2026
Keri Russell Turns 50
Keri Russell smiles after winning Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Drama for Felicity at the 1999 Golden Globe Awards.Photo by NBC on Getty Images
Fun fact: Before she was an award-winning dramatic actress, Keri was a "Mouseketeer!" She got her big break on Disney Channel's The All New Mickey Mouse Club—starring alongside future superstars likeJustin Timberlake, Britney Spearsand Ryan Gosling.
Related: Keri Russell’s Net Worth in 2026 Is an ‘Americans’ Dream
Chaka Khan is 73
1983's "Ain't Nobody" reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and is one of Chaka Khan's most popular songs.Photo by Christopher Polk on Getty Images
Fun fact: In 2026, Khan is celebrating 50 years in the music industry by launching a special anniversary tour!
Michelle Monaghan Turns 50
Monaghan played famous actress Jaclyn Lemon in Season 3 of The White Lotus.Photo by Karwai Tang on Getty Images
Fun fact: To prepare for her role in the 2008 indie drama Trucker, Monaghan earned her Class A commercial driver’s license. She can still legally drive an 18-wheeler!
Related: Meet the Star-Studded ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Cast — From Helena Bonham Carter to Kumail Nanjiani
Richard Grieco is 61
Richard Grieco in 2025Photo by Monica Schipper on Getty Images
Fun fact: He turned down the role of Jack in Speed, which ultimately was played by Keanu Reeves.
Brett Young Turns 45
Brett Young performs at the Ryman Auditorium on January 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.Photo by Jason Kempin on Getty Images
Fun fact: Before pursuing country music, Young was a standout college baseball pitcher at Ole Miss. He was even drafted by MLB teams before an elbow injury led him to pick up a guitar and pursue songwriting.
Actor Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat, WandaVision) is 52. Actor Catherine Keener (Being John Malkovich, Get Out) is 67. Actor Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Two and a Half Men) is 60. Actor Hope Davis (The Diplomat, Succession) is 62. NBA Star Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks) is 34. Actor Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction, The Hunger Games) is 69. Actor Nicholle Tom (The Nanny, Beethoven) is 48. Musician Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) is 58.Other Popular or Historical Birthdays on March 23rd
Joan Crawford in 1967
Photo by Santi Visalli on Getty Images
Joan Crawford (1905–1977): The legendary Oscar-winning star of Hollywood's Golden Age.Akira Kurosawa (1910–1998): The visionary Japanese director of Seven Samurai.Bette Nesmith Graham (1924–1980): The inventor of Liquid Paper (and mother of The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith!).Ric Ocasek (1944–2019): The late lead singer of The Cars, known for hits like "Drive."Moses Malone (1955–2015): NBA legend and three-time MVP.Next, I Tried Joan Crawford’s Potato Salad and It’s Just as Timeless as She Was
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