Today's celebrity birthdays: August 31, 2025

Happy birthday to entertainers like Van Morrison, Richard Gere, and Chris Tucker! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for August 31, 2025:

• Singer Van Morrison (1945) grew from Them’s Belfast R&B to become a singular album artist with "Astral Weeks," "Moondance," and "Saint Dominic’s Preview." He has remained active with fresh records and a steady slate of concerts, including his 2023 album "Accentuate the Positive" and ongoing 2025 shows.

• Actor Richard Gere (1949) broke out in "American Gigolo," then sealed leading-man legend with "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Pretty Woman." In 2024 he reunited with Paul Schrader for the Cannes competition title "Oh, Canada."

• Actor Stephen McKinley Henderson (1949) has carved indelible mentors and truth-tellers in "Fences," "Lincoln," "Lady Bird," and "Dune." He remains one of the most respected character actors of his generation.