50 and Fabulous: Celebrating Milestone Birthdays of Beloved Celebrities in 2026
Get ready to celebrate some major milestones this year as several beloved celebrities hit the big 5-0! From iconic actors to talented musicians, 2026 is packed with stars marking their 50th birthdays. Here's a rundown of the famous faces turning the big 5-0 this year:
Kicking off the celebrations is Baby Spice herself, Emma Bunton, who will be turning 50 on January 21. Next up is Isla Fisher, known for her role in "Wedding Crashers," who will be celebrating her 50th birthday on February 3. Following closely behind is Rashida Jones, star of "Parks and Recreation," who turns 50 on February 25.
Moving into late February, Ali Larter, known for her roles in "Friday Night Lights" and "Landman," will be hitting the big 5-0 on February 28. March brings the birthday of heartthrob Freddie Prinze Jr., who will be celebrating his 50th on March 8. Then, on March 22, Oscar-winner Reese Witherspoon will mark her 50th trip around the sun.
April kicks off with Candace Cameron-Bure, best known for her role in "Full House," turning 50 on April 6. Melissa Joan Hart, famous for "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," will be celebrating her 50th birthday on April 18. May sees "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burress hitting the big 5-0 on May 17, followed by Cillian Murphy, known for his role in "Oppenheimer," turning 50 on May 25.
As we head into June, Colin Farrell, the Oscar-nominated actor, will be celebrating his 50th birthday on May 31. Country music star Blake Shelton will be turning 50 on June 18, with his wife Gwen Stefani likely planning an epic celebration. July brings the birthdays of Andrea Barber, best known as Kimmy Gibler from "Full House," on July 3, and comedian Gabriel Iglesias on July 15. "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan will be hitting the big 5-0 on July 17, followed by Benedict Cumberbatch, star of "Doctor Strange," on July 19.
August sees "Avatar" actor Sam Worthington turning 50 on August 2, followed by Jessica Capshaw, known for her role in "Grey's Anatomy," celebrating her 50th birthday on August 9. Alexander Skarsgård, the "True Blood" heartthrob, will be turning 50 on August 25. Wrapping up the year, Alicia Silverstone, famous for her role in "Clueless," will be celebrating her 50th birthday on October 4, while "Stranger Things" actor Brett Gelman turns 50 on October 6.
With so many stars hitting the half-century mark in 2026, it's sure to be a year filled with fabulous festivities and well-deserved celebrations. Cheers to all the celebrities marking this significant milestone!