Birthday wishes go out to Sean Penn, Taissa Farmiga and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on August 17th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.

Top celebrity birthdays on August 17, 2025

Actor Robert De Niro turns 82

Fun fact: Has hosted “Saturday Night Live” three times.

Singer Belinda Carlisle turns 67

Fun fact: Married to actor and producer Morgan Mason.

Actor Sean Penn turns 65

Fun fact: Both of his sons are also actors.

Singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg turns 56

Fun fact: Had a small but pivotal role in the opening scenes of “The Sixth Sense.”

Actor Austin Butler turns 34

Fun fact: Was nominated for an Oscar for his leading role in “Elvis.”

Actress Taissa Farmiga turns

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