Today's celebrity birthdays: May 16, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Pierce Brosnan, Janet Jackson, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for May 16 2026:

Actor Danny Trejo (1944) got his start in "Runaway Train" and went on to become a fixture in "Heat," "Desperado," and "From Dusk Till Dawn." He played Uncle Machete in the "Spy Kids" films before headlining the "Machete" franchise as the title antihero.

Actor Pierce Brosnan (1953) anchored "Remington Steele" before taking over as James Bond across "GoldenEye," "Tomorrow Never Dies," "The World Is Not Enough," and "Die Another Day." He took to song in "Mamma Mia!" and its sequel and co-stars in the 2026 "Cliffhanger" reboot.

Singer Janet Jackson (1966) rose to pop stardom with "Control" and cemented her legacy with "Rhythm Nation 1814," "janet.," and "The Velvet Rope." She has won five Grammy Awards, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and starred in films including "Poetic Justice" and "Why Did I Get Married?"