Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, and Other Celebs Who Have Turned 50
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Some of your favorite stars are celebrating their 50th birthdays this year, but can you guess who? Though celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Gwen Stefani, and Tyler Perry look anything but middle-aged, these stars, as well as many others, are surprisingly transitioning to this milestone decade in 2019. Did any of your favorite actresses and actors make the list? Read on to find out.
Jennifer Aniston
On February 11, 2019, actress Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 50th birthday with a star-studded party. The Friends star proves that she hasn't aged a minute, thanks to body-sculpting workouts like boxing which keep her lean and toned.
Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey is just as smokin' as he was when he played David Wooderson in Dazed and Confused nearly 20 years ago—and we suspect it probably has something to do with his workouts. McConaughey, who turned 50 on November 4, 2019, prefers adventurous outdoor workouts rather than pumping iron at the gym. The actor told Men's Journal that his favorite workouts are in the water, so you can catch him swimming laps in Lake Austin.
Gwen Stefani
Look. at. those. strong. arms. It's hard to believe that Stefani will be celebrating five decades of life on October 3, 2019. The singer credits her top physique to high intensity interval (HIIT) workouts. Proof that they work: She absolutely slayed the 2019 Met Gala in an eye-catching Moschino cape.
Jason Bateman
A Capricorn baby, actor Jason Bateman joined the 50 club on January 14, 2019, and he's keeping busy. The Ozark lead actor recently filmed the final season of the Netflix hit on the way, and has a main part in the 2023 biographical sports drama film Air.
Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo is body goals, simply put. One might just say she's aging in reverse, thanks to her super strict diet and tough workouts. The star, who turns 50 on July 24, 2019, doesn't appear to be slowing down. Her Instagram page is filled with videos of her hitting the gym with her trainer.
Sean "Diddy" Combs
American rapper and record producer Sean "Diddy" Combs also turns 50 on November 4, 2019 (think he throws joint parties with McConaughey?). Combs had a tough last few years, after losing his longtime girlfriend and mother of his children, Kim Porter, to pneumonia in 2018.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett turned 50 on May 14, 2019. Yes, she actually has been around for five decades, and her laundry list of prestigious awards is a testament to her successful 30-year acting career. The secret to her glowing skin? Vitamin C serum, of course!
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry's success as an actor and filmmaker speaks numbers. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest paid man in entertainment, and in 2019, he became the first Black man to solely own a film movie production studio with the expansion of his Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios. Perry will turn 50 on September 13, 2019.
Jason Priestly
Though Jason Priestly appeared wrinkly and white-haired for his role in Lifetime's upcoming Casteel Family movie series, the former 90210 actor is much younger IRL. Priestly turns 50 on August 28, 2019.
Shawn "Jay Z" Carter
Jay Z, husband to Beyoncé, celebrated his 50th birthday on December 4, 2019. The Brooklyn native is tied with Eminem for the rapper with third-most top ten hits in Billboard history. Keep up the amazing work, Jay!
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Academy Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is another ageless beauty who's turning 50 this year. The actress has been successful since her early days, when she played roles in the West End production of Annie and Bugsy Malone as a child. She'll turn 50 on September 24, 2019.
Jack Black
On August 28, 2019, actor and comedian Jack Black will turn 50. Black has starred in a number of funny and entertaining films, like School of Rock, Goosebumps, and King Kong.
Gerard Butler
Your 50s have never looked so #hot. Fun fact: Butler gave up studying law to pursue acting, and we're so happy he did! The P.S. I Love You star turned 50 on November 13, 2019.
Matthew Perry
Yes, Chandler Bing is turning 50 this year. Can you believe it?
On August 19, 2019, actor Matthew Perry joined club 50. Oh how time flies!
Peter Dinklage
That's right, Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage only turned 50 on June 11, 2019. While the HBO hit series is now over, with its prequel series House of the Dragon now airing, we look forward to seeing more of Dinklage on the big screen.
Renee Zellweger
Renee Zellweger doesn't look a day over 30. The actress turned 50 on April 24, 2019. While many people are quick to call the Chicago star out for plastic surgery, we do know that she keeps in red carpet shape by hitting the treadmill.
O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr
Rapper, comedian, and actor known professionally as Ice Cube will turn 50 on June 15, 2019. No matter what his age, we'll still be jammin' to his number one 90s hits on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs list.
Dave Bautista
Former mixed martial artist and bodybuilder David Bautista retired as a professional wrestler and has taken up acting. The Avengers and Knock at the Cabin star turned 50 on January 18, 2019.
Ellen Pompeo
Born on November 10, 53-year-old Ellen Pompeo is best known for her role as Meredith Grey on the ABC hit, Grey's Anatomy. Interested in watching other medical dramas? Check out our list of shows like Grey's Anatomy.
Michael Sheen
Before appearing in films, Welsh actor Michael Sheen found success in theater for nearly a decade. The Good Omens star joined club 50 on February 5, 2019.
Paul Rudd
Do you love Paul Rudd more in Friends, Avengers, or Clueless? We can't choose! The American actor celebrated his 50th birthday on April 6, 2019.
Terrance Howard
Empire, Iron Man, and Hustle & Flow are among the hit shows and movies Terrance Howard has starred in, and we can't get enough of him. The actor turned 50 on March 11, 2019.
Javier Bardem
Academy Award-winning actor Javier Bardem is best known for his roles in No Country for Old Men and Mother! We can't wait to see what films the Spanish actor has in store this year. He celebrated his 50th birthday on March 1, 2019.
Mariah Carey
The elusive chanteuse Carey reached this age milestone on March 27, 2020, and continues to go strong with live performances, two Christmas specials she shot for Apple TV, and a memoir that was published in 2020.
Matt Damon
Damon celebrated his 50th on October 8, 2020. While he’s had a long and impressive career in front of and behind the camera, Damon still has that boyish charm from back in the Good Will Hunting days.
Kelly Ripa
The actress-turned-Morning Show sensation Kelly Ripa rang in her 50s on October 2, 2020. While still hosting Live with Kelly and Mark, Ripa has occasionally returned to the silver screen with parts in Riverdale, and will likely be reprising her All My Children character Hayley Vaughan when its reboot Pine Valley airs.
Tina Fey
Fey has won nine Emmy Awards, seven Writers Guild Awards, and was the youngest recipient of the Mark Twain prize for American Humor in 2010. With this many accomplishments, it’s still shocking that the writer and actress only just turned 50 on May 18, 2020.
Taraji P. Henson
Henson turned 50 on September 11, 2020. The actress is still turning out looks and giving incredible performances. Her confidence hasn’t waned one iota in her 50s, and she told Kelly Clarkson in a recent interview, “Your sexy never dies.”
David Tennant
Maybe we’re just used to seeing Tennant as a centuries-old time traveler, but the Scottish actor appears terminally youthful. He just turned 50 on April 18, 2021.
Chris Tucker
Comedian and actor Chris Tucker celebrated his big 50th on August 31, 2021, but doesn’t seem much older than his landmark film roles in projects like Rush Hour and The Fifth Element.
Christine Taylor
Taylor turned 50 on July 30, 2021. Best known for her performances in Arrested Development and Zoolander, alongside her husband Ben Stiller, Taylor has recently been acting on TV shows like the iCarly reboot and Search Party.
Sofia Vergara
The Modern Family star had her fiftieth birthday on July 10, 2022. She has recently been a judge on America’s Got Talent, and will be portraying the infamous drug lord Griselda Blanco in a Netflix miniseries. Here are some beauty products Vergara recommends.
Jude Law
A veteran of films set mostly outside of this century, Jude Law only just reached his 50th year on December 29, 2022. He also recently became a father of seven children after his wife Philippa Coan gave birth to their second child in February of 2023.
Thandiwe Newton
The ethereally beautiful Newton turned 50 on November 6, 2022. She wrapped up one of her biggest roles as Maeve in Westworld last year as well. She also recently made her mark on the thriller films Reminiscence and God’s Country.
Jim Parsons
That's right, Sheldon Cooper himself just turned 50 on March 24, 2023. Parsons will always have love in the sitcom world, but he has been working heavily in other genres and even got an Emmy nomination for his role as Henry Wilson in Ryan Murphys 2020 miniseries Hollywood.
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