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Happy birthday to entertainers like Nancy Sinatra, Bonnie Tyler, and Julianna Margulies! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!
Celebrity birthday highlights for June 8, 2025:

- Singer Nancy Sinatra (1940), daughter of Frank Sinatra, rose to fame in the 1960s with her sultry hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" and became a cultural icon of the era. Her collaborations with Lee Hazlewood and distinctive style helped define the sound of '60s pop music.

- Actress Kathy Baker (1950) earned critical acclaim and multiple Emmy Awards for her role as Dr. Jill Brock in the drama series "Picket Fences." Her extensive career spans both television and film, showcasing her range in projects from "The Right Stuff" to "Cold Mountain."

- Actress Sonia Braga (1950), hailing from Brazil, became an international star through her work in films like "Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands" and later gained Hollywood recognition in movies such as "Kiss of the Spider Woman." She remains one of Latin America's most celebrated performers.

- Singer Bonnie Tyler (1951), the Welsh powerhouse vocalist, became a global sensation with her raspy, distinctive voice on anthems like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero." Her dramatic vocal style and theatrical performances made her one of the most recognizable voices of the 1980s.

- Actor-director Keenan Ivory Wayans (1958) created and hosted the groundbreaking sketch comedy show "In Living Color," which launched numerous careers and pushed boundaries in television comedy. He also directed successful parody films including "Scary Movie."

- Actress Julianna Margulies (1966) won multiple Emmy Awards for her roles as Nurse Carol Hathaway on "ER" and lawyer Alicia Florrick on "The Good Wife." Her performances have consistently demonstrated her ability to anchor complex, long-running television dramas.
Other celebs celebrating birthdays today:
Singer Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night (1942), Actor Griffin Dunne (1955), Cartoonist Scott Adams (1957), Singer Mick Hucknall of Simply Red (1960), Singer Doris Pearson of Five Star (1966), Actor Dan Futterman (1967), Actor David Sutcliffe (1969), Actress Kelli Williams (1970), Actor Mark Feuerstein (1971), Actress Torrey DeVitto (1984)
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