16 Famous People & Celebrities Born on July 4th

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The Fourth of July is known for being a celebratory day, but for some individuals, it's extra special. For some, it's not only the birth of America's independence, but their very own birthday! Curious who's on the list? We've got 16 famous people and celebrities born on July 4.

Tom Cruise may have starred in the Oscar-winning 1989 film Born on the Fourth of July, but he missed it being his actual birthday (July 3, 1962) by a day. You'll likely recognize many of these familiar names and faces on our list of stars who celebrate their big day on Independence Day—and who wouldn't love a firework display each year during their birthday?!

16 Famous People Born on July 4

1. Neil Simon (1927), playwright

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Jim Spellman/WireImage

2. Bill Withers (1938), singer-songwriter

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3. Malia Obama (1998), daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama

Seems fitting for the daughter of a former president to be born on the most patriotic of U.S. holidays, the 4th of July!

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4. Eva Marie Saint (1924), actress

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Related: What's the History of July Fourth? Plus, 23 Surprising Facts About Independence Day

5. Post Malone (1995), singer-songwriter

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6. Andrew Zimmern (1961), chef and TV personality

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7. Geraldo Rivera (1943), TV personality

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8. Gina Lollobrigida (1927), actress

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9. Stephen Foster (1826), composer

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10. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804), author

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11. Becki Newton (1978), actress

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12. Calvin Coolidge (1872), former U.S. president

Fun fact: Coolidge is the only U.S. president born on the Fourth of July.

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13. Elie Saab (1964), fashion designer

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14. John Waite (1952), singer-songwriter

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15. Gertrude Lawrence (1898), actress-singer

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16. Alex Hibbert (2004), actor

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