Today's celebrity birthdays: April 28, 2026
Happy birthday to entertainers like Ann-Margret, Jay Leno, and Jessica Alba! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!
Celebrity birthday highlights for April 28 2026:
Actress-singer Ann-Margret (1941) rocketed to stardom in "Bye Bye Birdie" and lit up "Viva Las Vegas." She earned Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress in "Carnal Knowledge" and Best Actress in "Tommy," and is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chita Rivera Awards in May.
Actor Paul Guilfoyle (1949) played Captain Jim Brass on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and reprised the role on the spinoff "CSI: Vegas." He played supporting roles in "L.A. Confidential," "Air Force One," "Primary Colors," and "Ransom."
Comedian Jay Leno (1950) hosted "The Tonight Show" on NBC from 1992 to 2014. He fronted "Jay Leno's Garage" on CNBC and continues to tour as a stand-up comedian.
Actress Mary McDonnell (1952) earned Academy Award nominations for "Dances with Wolves" and "Passion Fish." She anchored "Battlestar Galactica" as President Laura Roslin and led "Major Crimes" as Captain Sharon Raydor.
Actress Bridget Moynahan (1971) broke through as Natasha on "Sex and the City" and starred in "I, Robot." She played prosecutor Erin Reagan on "Blue Bloods" and made guest appearances in the role on "Boston Blue."
Actress Jessica Alba (1981) starred in "Dark Angel" as Max Guevara and earned a Golden Globe nomination. She starred in "Honey," "Sin City," and the "Fantastic Four" films, co-founded The Honest Company, and headlined "Trigger Warning" on Netflix.
Other celebs celebrating birthdays today:
Politician James A. Baker III (1930), Musician Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth (1953), Baseball Player Barry Larkin (1964), Golfer John Daly (1966), Rapper Too Short (1966), Soccer Manager Diego Simeone (1970), Actor Jorge Garcia (1973), Actress Elisabeth Röhm (1973), Actress Penélope Cruz (1974), Actor Nate Richert (1978), TV Host Drew Scott of Property Brothers (1978), TV Host Jonathan Scott of Property Brothers (1978), Actor Harry Shum Jr. (1982), Actress Jenna Ushkowitz (1986), Singer Melanie Martinez (1995), Actor Tony Revolori (1996), Musician Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin (2000)
