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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Stars Turning 40 in 2011

Stars turning 40 in 2011

Stars Turning 40 in 2011

In 1971, Led Zeppelin released a huge hit (listen) and “Dirty Harry” was packing theaters; meanwhile, proud parents were welcoming babies like the one who would grow up to be a rapper with his own language, the one who would be the star of “Heathers” and other future famous folks. See which stars are turning 40 next year.

Stars Turning 40 in 2011

Taye Diggs

Hitting 40 on Jan. 2, this easy-on-the-eyes actor found fame in the quintessential Gen X musical and in reclaiming Stella's groove. He stars on a “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off.

Mary J. Blige

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul turns 40 on Jan. 11. Hailed for her pipes on Grammy-nominated hits like “No More Drama,” (watch the video) she is also an urban-chic fashion icon

Kid Rock

Known for rock-rap tunes like “Cowboy,” this Detroit musician (real name: Robert Ritchie) hits 40 on Jan. 11. Remember his quickie marriage to a “Baywatch” babe?

Emmanuel Lewis

It’s hard to believe that Lewis, who played black son to a white couple in an ’80s sitcom, hits 40 on March 9. He prefers to keep private a controversial friendship.

Johnny Knoxville

Is it time to grow up for Knoxville, who is best known for sophomoric stunts in a popular movie series? He turns 40 on March 11.

Sheryl Swoopes

The WNBA star is often compared to His Airness. Swoopes has won Olympic gold and MVP honors. She turns 40 on March 25.

Mariah Carey

Currently expecting twins by her younger husband, what multi-octave singer hits the big 4-0 on March 27

Ewan McGregor

From indie flicks like “Trainspotting” to film phenomena like “Star Wars,” the Scottish actor who turns 40 on March 31 saw a death threat shut down his latest.

Mark Wahlberg

His brother was a New Kid on the Block. But Mark was a Funky buncher (video evidence). Mark (see photos of the rapper turned screen star) is winning plaudits in “The Fighter.”He turns 40 on June 5.

Koko the gorilla

Turning 40 on July 4, this nonhuman San Francisco resident (see photos of the gorilla) starred in a documentary about her ability to communicate. She also took care of a little critter.

Sandra Oh

This Korean-Canadian actress turns 40 on July 20. You know her as Dr. Yang on a popular TV medical drama She also played the good-time gal in the wine movie “Sideways.”

Jeff Gordon

On Aug. 4, one of NASCAR’s biggest stars celebrates four decades. He’s made headlines for his temper and being first in his class to pass a huge cash milestone.

Thalia

Famous in the United States as a singer Thalia is also famous in her native Mexico as an actress, hence her self-given nickname. She turns 40 on Aug. 26.

Amy Poehler

No joke, this actress and former “SNL” star turns 40 on Sept. 16. Now starring as a public servant on a sitcom, she’s married to (and has kids with) this funnyman.

Lance Armstrong

Even if he weren’t the world’s most famous cyclist, who hits 40 on Sept. 18, he’d be known worldwide for his innovative cancer foundation.

Sacha Baron Cohen

Cohen may be less famous than his high-concept characters. He turns 40 on Oct. 13.

Snoop Dogg

This former gangsta rapper has transitioned to family-friendly entertainer. Snoop turns 40 on Oct. 20.

Winona Ryder

“I’m at that age I’ve been warned my whole life about,” says Ryder, who turns 40 on Oct. 29. But she’ll always be the teen heroine of a late-’80s mean-girl movie.

Michael Strahan

With his charming gap-tooth smile this football legend turned sportscaster holds an NFL record. He hits the big 4-0 on Nov. 21.

Ricky Martin

This recently-out-as-gay pop star and father of twins rose to fame as a boy-band star and rose to superstardom with hits like “Livin’ La Vida Loca.” He’s 40 on Dec. 24.

Celebrity Babies of 2010

Lights, camera … diapers! See which stars added some precious new faces to their entourages this year. They include a fashion designer, an actor turned producer and a healthy-cuisine visionary.

Nina Garcia

Fashion director (at which magazine?) and reality star Garcia and her husband welcomed a baby boy on Nov. 29. He is the couple’s second son (who’s his big brother?).

John Travolta & Kelly Preston

Though still mourning last year’s sudden loss of 16-year-old son, Jett, the Hollywood couple (together how long?) became the proud parents of a baby boy on Nov. 23. Their daughter, who’s already starting her acting career, is now a big sister.

Stella McCartney

The animal-friendly fashion designer — with a celebrity dad of her own — welcomed her fourth child on Nov. 23 (how much did she weigh?). The baby girl joins three older siblings.

Chris Daughtry

The rock front man (hear a track) and American Idol alum joined his wife, Deanna, in welcoming boy-and-girl twins on Nov. 17. This makes four for the couple who already have a son and daughter. Here are the details on the twins' birth.

Neil Patrick Harris

The former child actor who has conquered the small screen and is on to the theater became a dad this year. On Oct. 12, he and his partner became the parents of boy-and-girl twins.

Céline Dion

Celine Dion

On Oct. 23, Canadian mega-star Dion (hear her signature song) and her husband-manager welcomed twins. They were conceived with the help of modern science. The twins join a big brother, and all three kids are already getting used to the spotlight.

Matt Damon

Damon debuted more than just a Western remake and an Eastwood project this year. His wife, Luciana, gave birth to a baby girl on Oct. 20. She is the couple’s third (see big sis pics). Baby’s got an older stepsister, too.

Alicia Keys

The singer/actress (what’s her real name?) gave birth to her first son on Oct. 14. Her music producer husband has three children from previous relationships, including a tumultuous marriage to another singer. Happy mommy Keys has been blogging about her bliss.

James Van Der Beek

The former teen actor (what was his most recent role?) and wife Kimberly became first-time parents on Sept. 25. Read his ecstatic tweet.

Jamie Oliver

This healthy-cuisine visionary (what’s his stage name) added another place setting to the family table. His wife, Juliette, welcomed a baby boy into their flock of daughters (all with fun-loving names) on Sept. 15. This is his nickname for his youngest gourmand.

Mario Lopez

Lopez — a teen heartthrob (click here to swoon) turned celeb host — became a proud papa on Sept. 11. His wife, Courtney, gave birth to a girl who’s already a TV star (watch clips), not to mention a budding model. What was his take on childbirth?

Rachel Dratch

Since announcing her pregnancy, the 'SNL' alum (clip) kept the media guessing about the dad (he’s no longer a secret). Their son was born Aug. 24. Wonder if she’s scheduled play dates with this new mom.

Amy Poehler

The comedienne (watch and laugh) and her funnyman husband introduced their 2-year-old son to a new baby brother, born Aug. 6.

Amy Adams

The enchanting screen star and her actor fiancé welcomed their first child on May 15. Adams earned an Oscar nod for her role as a mom-to-be. Maybe she’ll watch her upcoming project with her daughter.

Claudia Schiffer

One of the original supermodels (see pictures) gave birth to a baby girl on May 14. She and her producer husband (what’s his latest hit?) have two other little ones.

Christina Milian

R&B singers Milian (watch her in action) and her then-husband (who is he?) made beautiful music together; hence, a baby girl was born on Feb. 26. See her out on the town.

Padma Lakshmi

After struggling with this condition, the dishy TV hostess and her now-ex-boyfriend brought a healthy baby girl into the world on Feb. 20 (see baby’s day out).

Mark Wahlberg

The actor-turned-producer (for which show?) and his model wife, Rhea Durham, welcomed another little girl into their family — they already have three kids — on Jan. 11.

Matthew McConaughey

The actor (watch his latest trailer) and his TV hostess wife, Camila Alves (which show?), had their second child Jan. 3. The couple had their older son in 2008.

Sandra Bullock

The Oscar winner didn’t have time to dwell on the negative. In January, she adopted a baby boy from this city and is now enjoying motherhood (see his turn as a coverbaby).