From athletes to stars, many are celebrating their birthdays today. See which celebrities share an October 17 birthday here.
On October 17, several celebrities are celebrating a new year of life. The list of Libras born on this day includes a range of athletes, rappers, and stars, such as Eminem. According to Zodiac Sign, people born on this day “have a special task to find magic in life, inspiration, and those frail wondrous things that give them multiple wings to fly.” While many are alive and thriving, in the photos below, we also remember those who have passed and would have been a year older today.
In honor of these famous birthdays, scroll through the gallery below to see who is enjoying a day full of festivities.
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Eminem
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Eminem was born on October 17, 1972. The rapper turned 52 in 2024.
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Queen Naija
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Queen Naija was born on October 17, 1995. The singer turned 29 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 3 of 21
Witney Carson
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Witney Carson was born on October 17, 1993. The Dancing With The Stars dancer turned 31 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 4 of 21
Wyclef Jean
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Wyclef Jean was born on October 17, 1969. The rapper turned 55 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 5 of 21
Dr. Mae Jemison
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Dr. Mae Jemison was born on October 17, 1956. The former NASA astronaut turned 68 in 2024.
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Rita Hayworth
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Rita Hayworth was born on October 17, 1918. The late actress passed away in May 1987; she would have turned 106 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 7 of 21
Jacob Artist
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Jacob Artist was born on October 17, 1992. The actor turned 32 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 8 of 21
Matthew Macfadyen
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Matthew Macfadyen was born on October 17, 1974. The actor turned 50 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 9 of 21
Ziggy Marley
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Ziggy Marley was born on October 17, 1968. The singer turned 56 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 10 of 21
Felicity Jones
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Felicity Jones was born on October 17, 1983. The actress turned 41 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 11 of 21
Jamal Adams
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Jamal Adams was born on October 17, 1995. The NFL player turned 29 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 12 of 21
Charles Oliveira
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Charles Oliveira was born on October 17, 1989. The UFC fighter turned 35 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:46PM 13 of 21
Chris ‘Motionless’ Cerulli
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Chris “Motionless” Cerulli was born on October 17, 1986. The singer turned 38 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:47PM 14 of 21
Chris Kirkpatrick
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Chris Kirkpatrick was born on October 17, 1971. The singer turned 53 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:47PM 15 of 21
Alan Jackson
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Alan Jackson was born on October 17, 1958. The singer turned 66 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:48PM 16 of 21
Sharon Leal
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Sharon Leal was born on October 17, 1972. The actress turned 52 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:49PM 17 of 21
Carlos Gonzalez
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Carlos Gonzalez was born on October 17, 1985. The former MLB player turned 39 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:52PM 18 of 21
Robert Williams III
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Robert Williams III was born on October 17 17, 1997. The NBA player turned 27 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:54PM 19 of 21
Rizwan Manji
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Rizwan Manji was born on October 17, 1974. The actor turned 50 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 4:55PM 20 of 21
Daniel Booko
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Daniel Booko was born on October 17, 1983. The actor turned 41 in 2024.
October 16, 2024, 5:12PM 21 of 21
Michigan Central Station Opening Celebration
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 06: Eminem performs onstage during the Michigan Central Station Opening Celebration Concert at Michigan Central Station on June 06, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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