Today's celebrity birthdays: October 15, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Emeril Lagasse, Dominic West, and Keyshia Cole! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for October 15, 2026:

Chef Emeril Lagasse (1959) opened Emeril's in New Orleans and cooked up his New New Orleans style for a live studio audience on "Emeril Live." His son's kitchen there landed two Michelin stars last year, and Emeril took home the Icon Award at North America's 50 Best Restaurants this year.

Actress Vanessa Marcil (1968) made her name as Brenda Barrett on "General Hospital" and turned up in the music video for "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World." She joined "Beverly Hills, 90210," went back to Port Charles for a Daytime Emmy win and landed a main role on "Las Vegas."

Actor Dominic West (1969) broke through as Jimmy McNulty on "The Wire" and recorded his rehab-doctor cameo on Eminem's "Relapse" over the phone. He picked up an Emmy nomination as Prince Charles on "The Crown" and plays a tech mogul caught in a scandalous divorce on HBO's "War."