Happy birthday to French Montana, Ryan Murphy, and Nick Lachey! November 9 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 Television Host and Actress Vanessa Lachey, 46
From pageants to prime-time television, American television host and actress Vanessa Lachey built a dynamic career across hosting and acting. She anchored MTV’s Total Request Live before starring as Special Agent Jane Tennant in the drama series NCIS: Hawaiʻi.
Off screen, she co-hosts Netflix reality hits alongside her husband.
Little-known fact:
Growing up in a military family, she attended eleven different schools across nine years before settling in South Carolina.
Little-known fact:
Growing up in a military family, she attended eleven different schools across nine years before settling in South Carolina.
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#2 Singer and Television Host Nick Lachey, 53
Rising to fame as the lead singer of 98 Degrees, American singer and host Nick Lachey helped define late-1990s pop music before expanding into reality television. He achieved solo chart success with his album What's Left of Me and later co-hosted popular dating shows like Netflix’s Love Is Blind.
He also won the fifth season of The Masked Singer.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing his music career, he studied sports medicine at Miami University in Ohio.
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Before pursuing his music career, he studied sports medicine at Miami University in Ohio.
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#3 Rapper French Montana, 42
Blending North African heritage with Bronx hip-hop culture, Moroccan American rapper French Montana rose from street mixtape fame to global stardom. His diamond-certified hit “Unforgettable” topped charts worldwide, while his record label Coke Boys Records championed emerging hip-hop talent.
He also funds major healthcare initiatives in Africa.
Little-known fact:
He was an avid soccer player in Morocco before moving to the US and discovering a passion for battle rap.
Little-known fact:
He was an avid soccer player in Morocco before moving to the US and discovering a passion for battle rap.
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#4 Television Producer and Director Ryan Murphy, 61
Renowned for transforming modern cable and streaming television, American writer and director Ryan Murphy built a storytelling empire on bold themes. He created smash hits such as Glee and American Horror Story while earning six Primetime Emmy Awards for his groundbreaking work.
He sang in a childhood choir.
Little-known fact:
Before becoming a television showrunner, he worked as an entertainment journalist for major newspapers like The Washington Post and Miami Herald.
Little-known fact:
Before becoming a television showrunner, he worked as an entertainment journalist for major newspapers like The Washington Post and Miami Herald.
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#5 Singer-Songwriter and Actress Delta Goodrem, 42
Renowned for her piano pop anthems, Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem gained international fame through her chart-topping albums and memorable television roles. She achieved massive commercial success with her record Innocent Eyes while also mentoring emerging artists as a coach on The Voice Australia.
Outside music, she actively champions cancer research foundations.
Little-known fact:
At thirteen, she sent a demo tape to the Sydney Swans football club and subsequently performed the national anthem at their home games.
Little-known fact:
At thirteen, she sent a demo tape to the Sydney Swans football club and subsequently performed the national anthem at their home games.
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#6 Singer and Songwriter Sisqó, 48
Renowned for his electric stage presence and signature silver hair, American R&B singer Sisqó brought vibrant energy to global pop charts. He first achieved multi-platinum stardom with Dru Hill before launching a massive solo career with Unleash the Dragon and the iconic hit “Thong Song”.
He also starred in films like Snow Dogs.
Little-known fact:
Before signing his first record deal, he worked at a Baltimore fudge shop where employees sang to customers while stirring candy.
Little-known fact:
Before signing his first record deal, he worked at a Baltimore fudge shop where employees sang to customers while stirring candy.
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#7 Rapper and Actress Sandra Denton, 57
Pioneering female empowerment in hip-hop, Jamaican American rapper Sandra Denton gained worldwide fame as a member of Salt-N-Pepa. Her group earned a Grammy Award and delivered iconic tracks like “Push It” and “Shoop”.
She later expanded her career into television and published an inspiring memoir.
Little-known fact:
During a high school year spent in Utah, she became an avid fan of rock bands like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin.
Little-known fact:
During a high school year spent in Utah, she became an avid fan of rock bands like AC/DC and Led Zeppelin.
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#8 Actor Finn Cole, 31
Rising to prominence through gritty crime dramas, British actor Finn Cole earned international acclaim for his subtle intensity on screen. He starred as Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders and played Joshua Cody in Animal Kingdom while expanding into feature films like F9.
Off screen, he enjoys marine sports and theater.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing acting, he originally planned to follow in his father’s footsteps and work on boats.
Little-known fact:
Before pursuing acting, he originally planned to follow in his father’s footsteps and work on boats.
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#9 Rapper and Producer Scarface, 56
Pioneering Southern hip-hop with introspective storytelling, American rapper Scarface earned legendary status through his gritty solo catalog and Geto Boys classics. His seminal album The Diary and classic single “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” defined a generation of realistic lyricism.
He also steered Def Jam South as a key executive.
Little-known fact:
After surviving severe kidney failure, he received a life-saving kidney transplant donated directly by his son.
Little-known fact:
After surviving severe kidney failure, he received a life-saving kidney transplant donated directly by his son.
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#10 Actor and Model Lio Tipton, 38
Beginning as a competitive figure skater, American actor and model Lio Tipton captured national attention on America's Next Top Model before transitioning to film. Tipton earned praise for co-starring in Crazy, Stupid, Love and later starred in Warm Bodies, Two Night Stand, and A Friend of the Family.
Off screen, Tipton pursues photography and artistic projects.
Little-known fact:
Before entering Hollywood, Lio Tipton was a competitive figure skater who twice became a regional champion in pair skating.
Little-known fact:
Before entering Hollywood, Lio Tipton was a competitive figure skater who twice became a regional champion in pair skating.
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