Celebrities Celebrating Birthdays on January 3, 2026

January 3, 2026, marks the birthday of several notable figures from various fields. Among them are actor and director Mel Gibson, who will be turning 70. Gibson, known for his iconic roles and directorial work, comes from a family with a trivia night champion. His father won the popular game show "Jeopardy! " back in 1968. Actress Danica McKellar, famous for her role in "The Wonder Years, " will be celebrating her 51st birthday. McKellar shares a special bond with her sister, Crystal, who also appeared on the show as her on-screen sister, Becky Slater. Florence Pugh, the talented actress who brought Yelena Belova to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be turning 30. Pugh recently reprised her role in the film "Thunderbolts, " continuing to captivate audiences with her performances. Greta Thunberg, the young environmental activist who has inspired a global movement, will be 23 years old. Thunberg has been actively involved in various environmental campaigns, including a recent protest where she joined a group that temporarily dyed the historic waterways of Venice green to raise awareness about environmental issues.Other celebrities celebrating birthdays today include singer-songwriter Van Dyke Parks, who will be 83, and musician Stephen Stills, turning 81. Bassist John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin will celebrate his 80th birthday, while actress Victoria Principal will be 76. The list of notable birthdays continues with Shannon Sturges, known for her roles in "Savannah" and "Port Charles, " turning 58. Jazz saxophonist James Carter will be 57, and contemporary Christian singer Nichole Nordeman will celebrate her 54th birthday. Musician Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk will be 51, as will actor Jason Marsden, known for his role in "Ally McBeal. " Nicholas Gonzalez, who starred in "The O. C. , " will be turning 50, while singer Kimberley Locke, a former "American Idol" contestant, will be 48. Actress Kate Levering, known for her role in "Drop Dead Diva, " will be 47, and actress Nicole Beharie, famous for her role in "Sleepy Hollow, " will be 41. Drummer Mark Pontius of Foster the People will also be celebrating his 41st birthday. Singer Lloyd and guitarist Nash Overstreet of Hot Chelle Rae will both be turning 40. The list of birthdays also includes historical figures such as Cicero, the Roman statesman and philosopher, author J. R. R. Tolkien, director Sergio Leone, actor Dabney Coleman, TV producer Glen Larson, and NHL legend Bobby Hull.