Happy birthday to Lorde, Adam DeVine, and David Guetta! November 7 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 Singer and Songwriter Lorde, 30
Celebrated for her poetic songwriting and minimalist sound, New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde captured global attention with her breakout single “Royals”. Her debut album Pure Heroine earned two Grammy Awards, and she continued to evolve creatively through acclaimed releases like Melodrama and Solar Power.
Offstage, she curated the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1.
Little-known fact:
She possesses chromesthesia, a form of synesthesia where she sees specific colors when hearing certain musical notes and sounds.
Little-known fact:
She possesses chromesthesia, a form of synesthesia where she sees specific colors when hearing certain musical notes and sounds.
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#2 DJ and Record Producer David Guetta, 59
Combining infectious house rhythms with global pop sensibilities, French DJ and record producer David Guetta revolutionized electronic dance music on mainstream radio. His record-breaking anthems like “When Love Takes Over” and “I'm Good (Blue)” earned him two Grammy Awards and six top-rankings in DJ Mag.
Off stage, he champions music education initiatives.
Little-known fact:
Before filling stadiums worldwide, he began his DJing career at age seventeen by playing synth-pop records in a Paris basement club.
Little-known fact:
Before filling stadiums worldwide, he began his DJing career at age seventeen by playing synth-pop records in a Paris basement club.
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#3 Actor and Comedian Adam Devine, 43
Renowned for his explosive comedic energy, American actor and comedian Adam DeVine rose to fame as the co-creator and star of Workaholics. He expanded his audience by playing Bumper in the Pitch Perfect films and starring in HBO's The Righteous Gemstones.
Little-known fact:
At age eleven, he survived being struck by a cement truck and underwent 26 surgeries during a long hospital recovery.
Little-known fact:
At age eleven, he survived being struck by a cement truck and underwent 26 surgeries during a long hospital recovery.
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#4 Rapper and Record Producer Tinie Tempah, 38
Blending energetic UK rap with stadium pop hooks, British rapper Tinie Tempah rose to international fame with chart-topping anthems. His debut album Disc-Overy achieved multi-platinum status while yielding iconic singles like “Pass Out” and “Written in the Stars”.
He also hosts television property shows.
Little-known fact:
He created his stage name at age twelve after searching through a thesaurus for a softer variation of the word temper.
Little-known fact:
He created his stage name at age twelve after searching through a thesaurus for a softer variation of the word temper.
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#5 Actress Yunjin Kim, 53
Rising to global stardom on television, South Korean American actress Yunjin Kim captivated audiences as Sun Kwon on Lost. She starred in the Korean blockbuster Shiri and headlined Netflix series Money Heist: Korea Joint Economic Area.
Off screen, she supports international Red Cross causes.
Little-known fact:
Trained in martial arts, she performed many of her own physical stunts early in her acting career.
Little-known fact:
Trained in martial arts, she performed many of her own physical stunts early in her acting career.
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#6 Actor and Singer Algee Smith, 32
Rising to prominence through compelling screen performances, American actor and singer Algee Smith gained critical acclaim playing Ralph Tresvant in The New Edition Story. He expanded his career with roles in the film Detroit and HBO’s drama Euphoria while releasing original R&B music EPs like Listen.
Off screen, he records hip-hop tracks and develops indie film projects.
Little-known fact:
He recorded his first rap song at nine years old after growing up with a musician father.
Little-known fact:
He recorded his first rap song at nine years old after growing up with a musician father.
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#7 Television Host and Journalist Lawrence O'donnell, 75
Long before shaping primetime political dialogue, American television host and screenwriter Lawrence O'Donnell worked as a senior advisor in the United States Senate. He later won an Emmy Award for producing the hit drama series The West Wing while anchoring his long-running news program on MSNBC.
He also co-founded a global charity providing desks for African schools.
Little-known fact:
He played President Bartlet's father in flashback scenes on the political drama series The West Wing.
Little-known fact:
He played President Bartlet's father in flashback scenes on the political drama series The West Wing.
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#8 Actor Christopher Knight, 69
Gaining early fame on classic television, American actor and businessman Christopher Knight captured hearts as middle son Peter Brady on The Brady Bunch. He later built successful technology ventures, co-founding software companies before launching a popular home furniture line.
He also won a celebrity game show special for charity.
Little-known fact:
As a child, he loved science and originally dreamed of becoming a chemist or physicist rather than an actor.
Little-known fact:
As a child, he loved science and originally dreamed of becoming a chemist or physicist rather than an actor.
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#9 Actress Lindsay Duncan, 76
Celebrated for her subtle intensity and sharp intellect, Scottish actress Lindsay Duncan has graced global stages and screens for decades. She won two Olivier Awards and a Tony Award for her performances in Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Private Lives while appearing in major films like Birdman and About Time.
Off screen, she was appointed CBE for services to drama.
Little-known fact:
Before attending drama school in London, she spent time working as a bus conductress and taking pub jobs.
Little-known fact:
Before attending drama school in London, she spent time working as a bus conductress and taking pub jobs.
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#10 Guitarist and Songwriter Tommy Thayer, 66
Known for his powerful riffing and classic rock showmanship, American guitarist Tommy Thayer stepped into the spotlight as the lead guitarist for Kiss. Before taking on the iconic Spaceman persona, he co-founded 1980s metal band Black 'n Blue and co-wrote key tracks on Kiss studio records.
Offstage, he supports music education and holds an honorary doctorate.
Little-known fact:
Before performing on stage as Kiss's lead guitarist, he worked behind the scenes as the band's tour manager and personal assistant.
Little-known fact:
Before performing on stage as Kiss's lead guitarist, he worked behind the scenes as the band's tour manager and personal assistant.
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