Today's Birthdays

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Simon Cowell Age: 54 Occupation: Record Executive, Television Personality, and Entrepreneur Known For: His former role as a judge on 'American Idol,' his current role as a judge on 'X Factor,' his frequently brusque critiques, his charity work for children's and animal charities, and his love-hate relationship with singer Paula Abdul

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Elisabeth Shue Age: 50 Occupation: Actress Known For: Roles in films such as 'The Karate Kid,' 'Adventures in Babysitting,' 'Cocktail,' 'Back to the Future Part II', 'Back to the Future Part III,' and her Oscar-nominated role in 'Leaving Las Vegas'

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kate Winslet Age: 37 Occupation: Actress Known For: Films such as 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Titanic,' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,' winning the Academy Award for 'The Reader,' and being the youngest actor ever to accrue six Oscar nominations

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Susan Sarandon Age: 67 Occupation: Actress and Activist Known For: Roles in films like 'Thelma and Louise' and 'Bull Durham,' winning an Oscar for 1995's 'Dead Man Walking,' her former longtime relationship with actor Tim Robbins, and being an activist for numerous social and political causes

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Gwen Stefani Age: 43 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Fashion Designer Known For: Being the lead vocalist for No Doubt, whose songs include 'Just a Girl' and 'Don't Speak,' her solo hits such as 'Hollaback Girl,' her clothing and accessories line L.A.M.B., and her marriage to rock singer Gavin Rossdale

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kelly Ripa Age: 42 Occupation: Actress and Television Host Known For: Spending 12 years on the soap opera 'All My Children,' serving as the co-host of 'Live with Regis and Kelly' along with Regis Philbin from 2001-2011, now co-host of 'Live with Kelly and Michael' along with Michael Strahan, and her marriage to actor Mark Consuelos Re

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Fran Drescher Age: 55 Occupation: Actress Known For: Her role as Fran Fine in the hit TV series, 'The Nanny,' appearing in films such as 'This Is Spinal Tap,' being a uterine cancer survivor, and having a voice that could peel paint off the walls

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Jimmy Carter Age: 88 Occupation: Politician and Activist Known For: Serving as the 39th President of the United States, creating the the Department of Energy and the Department of Education while in office, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work, and his extensive worldwide travels to conduct peace negotiations,

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Bryant Gumbel Age: 64 Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportscaster Known For: Fifteen years as co-host of NBC's 'The Today Show,' and currently hosting HBO's acclaimed investigative series 'Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel'

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Gwyneth Paltrow Age: 40 Occupation: Actress, Model, and Author Known For: Winning an Oscar for 1998's 'Shakespeare in Love,' her guest-starring appearances on 'Glee,' her lifestyle site Goop.com, her marriage to Coldplay's Chris Martin, and her overall inflated sense of self