The Regal Eagles: Celebrities Who Share Birthdays With the Royal Baby
July 22 - an unassuming date in itself. The 203th day in a normal year and the 204th in a leap year, there's nothing special about the date itself except for the fact this is the day, another regal landed. A bonny baby boy to Kate and William - who has bumped his Uncle Harry to fourth in line to the throne and has already been tweeted, headlined and talked about far more than perhaps any other newborn. But July 22nds has also been made famous by many other celebrities born on this day - though not this quickly and instantly and definitely for the reason of just being born!
2002: Prince Felix, Denmark
Another royal, though not this famous - the Count of Monpezat (Felix Henrik Valdemar Christian; born 22 July 2002) and all of 11 years old is the younger son of Prince Joachim and his former wife, Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg. As of now, he's eighth in line to the throne. Born at Rigshospitalet (Copenhagen University Hospital); he has been in joint custody of his now divorced parents along with his older brother Prince Nikolai. He attended pre-school at the Garnison Church in Copenhagen, and at age six, followed in the footsteps of his father, brother and uncle at Krebs School in Osterbro.
1998: Madison Pettis, American Actress
Remember Sophie Martinez on the Disney Channel sitcom Cory in the House? She also played Payton Kelly in the 2007 movie The Game Plan and currently lives in LA. Currently she's working on Jake and the Never Land Pirates and the sitcom Life with Boys. She's also the voice of Adyson Sweetwater in the cartoon Phineas and Ferb.
1992: Selena Marie Gomez, American Actress and Singer
More famous for being Jelena than Selena, she's an American actress and singer who has won many awards for both her acting and singing, including Young Artist Award, Teen Choice Awards, Kids Choice Awards and People's Choice Awards. She has also been known to participate in many philanthropic activities for children and is a self-professed fan of Bruno Mars. The lead single from her solo album, Come & Get It, was released in April 2013. It became her first Top 10 hit on the Hot 100 chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1983: Sharni Vinson, Australian Actress, Model and Dancer
Famous for her role of Natalie in Step Up 3D and in the soap opera Home and Away, Sharni has now also played lead in Blue Crush, No Man's Land and You're Next.
1982: Nuwan Kulasekara, Sri Lankan cricketer
Kulasekara Mudiyanselage Dinesh Nuwan Kulasekara - mouthful that - was born in Sri Lanka in Nittambuwa. He was selected from relative obscurity for his first ODI against England in 2003. He rose to become one of Sri Lanka's strike bowlers, and in an 11-month period starting April 2008, he took 47 wickets. That helped him jump to the top of the ICC ODI rankings in March 2009.
1978: A J Cook, Canadian Actress
Tv series fans know her as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau in the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds. She has also appeared in several Hollywood films including The Virgin Suicides, Out Cold, and Final Destination 2. Not many know that Cook was considered legally blind at an early age because of a severe astigmatism, but wore contacts to correct her vision. She eventually underwent surgery where a lens implant was used to correct the impairment...
1964: David Spade, American Actor, Comedian and TV personality
Best known for his nasal and high-pitched voice and the use of cutting and sarcastic oneliners - David Spade is a familiar face for comedy sitcom fans. His sometimes childish stage personality has found him many fans though has got him a few brickbats along the way too. He rose to fame in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, for co-starring in the 1995 comedy Tommy Boy, and from 1997 until 2003 when he starred as Dennis Finch on Just Shoot Me!. He also starred as C. J. Barnes, along with Katey Sagal, James Garner, and Kaley Cuoco on 8 Simple Rules, the follow up to 8 Simple Rules for Dating my Daughter.
1964: John Leguizamo, Colombian American Actor, Film Producer, Voice Artist and Comedian
Best known for his voice over of the sloth Sid in Ice Age, as drag queen Chi-Chi Rodriguez in the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and perhaps as Al Pacino's nemesis in Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way and perhaps for naming his daughter Allegra Sky and his son Lucas Ryder!
1955: Willem Dafoe, American Film, Stage and Voice Actor
So, his choice of roles aren't exactly normal! The Green Goblin in Spiderman, the voice of Rat in The Fantastic Mr Fox, Carson Clay in Mr Bean's Holiday, Sergeant Elias in Platoon and Max Shrek in Shadow of the Vampire... But he's undoubtedly a fine actor having won many awards and nominated for many more.
1946: Danny Glover, American Actor, Film Director and Political Activist
Danny Glover is perhaps best known for his role as Detective Sergeant Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film franchise where he mumbles the catchphrase "I'm too old for this shit" quite often faced with his partner and part-nemesis Mel Gibson. He has also appeared in many other movies, television shows, and theatrical productions including Mr. Albert Johnson in The Color Purple. He is an also active supporter of various humanitarian and political causes and has been an outspoken critic of the Iraq war.
1932: Oscar De La Renta
Synonymous with red-carpet dressing, this Dominican fashion designer has worked with fashion houses such as Lanvin and Balmain! He's won many awards and belong to the Coty House of Fame is well known for his evening gowns.