A certain Legally Blonde icon is hitting a major milestone today! That's right: While Reese Witherspoon celebrates her 50th birthday, we're celebrating her incredible evolution from our favorite onscreen law student to a powerhouse producer. Plus, a Yellowstone fan-favorite turns 51, while the legendary Captain Kirk is 95! We're breaking down the biggest celebrity birthdays for March 22. Scroll down for recent photos and must-know fun facts about each of them.
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Top Celebrity Birthdays on March 22, 2026
1. Reese Witherspoon Turns 50
Reese Witherspoon attends The Morning Show Season 4 New York Premiere in 2025.Photo by Jamie McCarthy on Getty Images
Our favorite multi-hyphenate officially joins the 50 club today! Witherspoon hasn’t just producd and starred in hits like Big Little Lies and The Morning Show—the Oscar winner has completely changed the game by platforming complex, female-driven stories and amplifying the voices of women authors everywhere. And by turning her popular Reese’s Book Club picks into award-winning screen adaptations, she has become one of the most powerful tastemakers in media.
Fun fact: She's a legit book lover. Before Hollywood came calling, Witherspoon was a freshman majoring in English Literature at the highly prestigious Stanford University.
Related: All of Reese Witherspoon’s 2026 Book Club Picks (List Updated Monthly)
2. William Shatner Turns 95
William Shatner at the Saturn Awards on March 8, 2026Photo by JB Lacroix on Getty Images
Between headlining panels at Comic Con and teaming up with Neil deGrasse Tyson for their The Universe Is Absurd! tour, it's hard to believe Shatner is 95 today! Whether the Star Trek alum is advocating for the environment or hosting History Channel's The UnXplained, he proves every day that curiosity has no expiration date and remains one of the most vibrant icons in the galaxy.
Fun fact: A serious archery enthusiast, Shatner would even practice the sport during breaks while filming Star Trek!
3. Cole Hauser Turns 51
Photo by Taylor Hill on Getty Images
He may be famous for his rugged grit on the ranch, but today Cole Hauser is celebrating in style! Best known for playing Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, Hauser is busier than ever. He’s currently filming the highly anticipated sequel series—The Dutton Ranch—and just announced a new project called Blood Aces. In Blood Aces, he'll star as Vegas legend Benny Binion in a series executive produced by Sylvester Stallone. As if that weren't enough, he’s also teaming up with longtime friend Matthew McConaughey for an upcoming Netflix football drama!
Fun fact: He started his career in the 1992 film classic School Ties alongside future stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser and Chris O'Donnell.
Related: The Dutton Family Tree, Explained: Every Generation From ‘1883’ to ‘Yellowstone’ and Beyond
4. Constance Wu Turns 44
Constance Wu voiced Daphne Blake in the Max animated series Velma.Photo by Stephanie Augello on Getty Images
Since her breakout role as Jessica Huang on Fresh Off the Boat, Wu has starred in box office hits like Hustlers and Crazy Rich Asians. This year, she returns for Season 2 of Prime Video's The Terminal List and has a new movie called Happy Hours, written and directed by Katie Holmes.
Fun fact: Wu is also a writer. In 2022, she released her powerful memoir—Making a Scene.
5. James Patterson Turns 79
Photo by Dia Dipasupil on Getty Images
With over 425 million books sold, James Patterson literally holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers. His hit Prime Video series Cross is dominating the streaming charts and was just renewed for a third season on March 18.
And while March may be his birthday month, he'll have a lot to celebrate in April, too! First, Thank You, Teachers: True Stories from America's Teachers, Our Last Line of Defense and Our First Line of Hope (co-authored with Matt Eversmann and Chris Mooney) hits shelves on April 6. Two weeks later, his latest novel—titled The Mother-Daughter Book Club and co-written with his wife, Susan—will be released on April 20 and is available for pre-order now.
Fun fact: Actually, this is the funnest fact! Before he was writing thrillers, Patterson worked in advertising. He actually co-wrote the iconic "I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys 'R' Us kid" jingle! (I know it's playing in your head right now!)
Related: ‘Tracker’ Fans Can’t Stop Talking About James Patterson’s ‘Tense’ New Thriller With a Twist
More Celebrities with Birthdays Today
Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas has spent over four decades as one of the most trusted voices in sports.Photo by Kevin Winter on Getty Images
Sportscaster Bob Costas (NBC Sports) is 74.Actor Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele, Schmigadoon!) is 55.Actor Nick Robinson (Love, Simon, Maid) is 31.Actor Matthew Modine (Stranger Things, Full Metal Jacket) is 67.Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, Cats) is 78.Other Popular or Historical Birthdays on March 22nd
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