Happy birthday to Emma Stone, Sally Field, and Bowen Yang! November 6 brings another round of star power, and we’re
marking the occasion by celebrating 10 familiar faces born on this day.
Dive in for quick facts and links to each celebrity’s profile, and tell us if you share your day with any of these stars in the comments below.
marking the occasion by celebrating 10 familiar faces born on this day.
Dive in for quick facts and links to each celebrity’s profile, and tell us if you share your day with any of these stars in the comments below.
#1 Actress Emma Stone, 38

Acclaimed for her sharp comedic timing and dramatic depth, American actress Emma Stone earned widespread acclaim in major Hollywood features. She won two Academy Awards for her starring roles in La La Land and Poor Things while expanding her impact as a film producer.
Off screen, she actively supports cancer research and youth advocacy initiatives.
Little-known fact:
To convince her parents to let her move to Los Angeles, she created a PowerPoint presentation titled Project Hollywood.
Little-known fact:
To convince her parents to let her move to Los Angeles, she created a PowerPoint presentation titled Project Hollywood.
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#2 Actor and Comedian Bowen Yang, 36

Known for his sharp wit and energetic sketch work, American comedian and actor Bowen Yang first gained prominence on Saturday Night Live. He co-hosts the popular pop-culture podcast Las Culturistas and starred in the feature films Fire Island, Bros, and Wicked.
He earned historic Primetime Emmy nominations.
Little-known fact:
He was named homecoming king during his senior year of high school in Aurora, Colorado.
Little-known fact:
He was named homecoming king during his senior year of high school in Aurora, Colorado.
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#3 Actress and Model Rebecca Romijn, 54

Transitioning from high-fashion European catwalks to Hollywood blockbusters, American actress and former model Rebecca Romijn achieved global recognition as Mystique in the X-Men film series. She later starred as Una Chin-Riley in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds while hosting the popular body-painting competition series Skin Wars.
Off screen, she actively supports animal rescue causes alongside her family.
Little-known fact:
Applying her blue body makeup for the role of Mystique in X-Men required up to nine hours of meticulous work each day.
Little-known fact:
Applying her blue body makeup for the role of Mystique in X-Men required up to nine hours of meticulous work each day.
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#4 Journalist and Author Maria Shriver, 71

Renowned for her empathetic journalism and deep commitment to advocacy, American broadcast journalist Maria Shriver redefined public service in national media. Her distinguished career includes anchoring Today and Dateline NBC, publishing multiple best-selling books, and founding The Women's Alzheimer's Movement.
She also launched the brain-health company MOSH alongside her son Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Little-known fact:
She co-founded the protein bar company MOSH with her son Patrick to support brain health research.
Little-known fact:
She co-founded the protein bar company MOSH with her son Patrick to support brain health research.
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#5 Actress Sally Field, 80

Renowned for her emotional depth and fierce talent, American actress Sally Field built an iconic Hollywood career spanning decades. She earned two Academy Awards for Norma Rae and Places in the Heart while starring in hit films such as Forrest Gump.
Off screen, she published a candid memoir and advocates for social causes.
Little-known fact:
She was only ten years older than Tom Hanks when she played his mother in Forrest Gump.
Little-known fact:
She was only ten years older than Tom Hanks when she played his mother in Forrest Gump.
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#6 Singer Conchita Wurst, 38

Catapulting to international fame at Eurovision, Austrian singer and drag queen Conchita Wurst captivated audiences with dramatic vocals and a signature bearded persona. Her career spans hit albums like Conchita, high-fashion runway shows for Jean Paul Gaultier, and speeches at the European Parliament.
She remains a prominent LGBTQ advocate.
Little-known fact:
Before adopting her famous drag persona, the artist competed on the Austrian talent show Starmania and performed in a boy band.
Little-known fact:
Before adopting her famous drag persona, the artist competed on the Austrian talent show Starmania and performed in a boy band.
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#7 Actress and Singer Kim Ah-Young, 34

Celebrated for her sharp comedic talent and versatile roles, South Korean actress Kim Ah-young gained nationwide fame on Saturday Night Live Korea. She won a Blue Dragon Series Award for her sketch work before starring in hit television dramas including Miss Night and Day and The Judge from Hell.
Off screen, she hosts her popular YouTube channel.
Little-known fact:
Before her television breakthrough, she first built a dedicated following through her popular roles in the web drama Short Paper.
Little-known fact:
Before her television breakthrough, she first built a dedicated following through her popular roles in the web drama Short Paper.
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#8 Actress Kelly Rutherford, 58

Renowned for her sophisticated television roles, American actress Kelly Rutherford captivated audiences as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl. She gained widespread acclaim on Melrose Place and later built a strong following as a modern fashion influencer.
Off screen, she advocates for women's causes and youth charities.
Little-known fact:
She named her son Hermés after the legendary French luxury fashion house.
Little-known fact:
She named her son Hermés after the legendary French luxury fashion house.
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#9 Businessman Jerry Yang, 58

Co-founding one of the most iconic web portals in internet history, Taiwanese American internet entrepreneur Jerry Yang reshaped how millions navigated the early digital world. He expanded his influence by making pivotal early investments in Alibaba and launching AME Cloud Ventures to support data-driven technology startups.
Off the tech stage, he actively supports arts education and environmental conservation.
Little-known fact:
When he immigrated to the US at age ten, he knew only one word of English.
Little-known fact:
When he immigrated to the US at age ten, he knew only one word of English.
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#10 Politician Shaikh Rasheed Ahmad, 76

Known for his fiery commentary and decades in public office, Pakistani politician Shaikh Rasheed Ahmad built a long career in national governance. He served as federal interior minister and founded the Awami Muslim League party.
He also authored political memoirs.
Little-known fact:
His political headquarters and residence, Lal Haveli, was originally constructed in the nineteenth century as a private mansion.
Little-known fact:
His political headquarters and residence, Lal Haveli, was originally constructed in the nineteenth century as a private mansion.
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