September 11, 2001 is a day nobody in the immediate generation will ever forget. Especially if the national day of tragedy happened on your birthday.
That day of horror prompted every human being to put aside their personal problems, even if it meant forever marring a personal celebration.
With that, here’s a look at seventeen celebrities born on September 11.
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Taraji P. Henson
The No Good Deed actress ages like fine wine on her 44th born day.
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Harry Connick, Jr.
The universally known musician celebrates his 46th B-Day today.
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Virginia Madsen
It’s hard to believe the veteran actress turned 53 with those looks.
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Tyler Hoechlin
The MTV Teen Wolf star is now 27.
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Moby
Born Richard Melville Hall, the dance music pioneer is now 49.
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Brian De Palma
Famously known for directing Scarface and Carlito’s Way, De Palma ushers in 74 years of life today.
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Ed Reed
At 36 years of age, Reed doesn’t share the struggle of his fellow Super Bowl teammate Ray Rice.
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Richard Ashcroft
The voice behind The Verve turned 43 today.
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Paul Heyman
WWE’s star outside the ring is now 49-years-old.
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Shaun Livingston
The Golden State Warrior will spend next NBA season as 29-year-old.
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Elizabeth Henstridge
The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star is currently 27-years old.
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Tony Gilroy
The genius behind the Bourne movies turned 58 today.
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Tommy Shaw
The Styx guitarist strummed up 61 today.
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Mickey Hart
The Grateful Dead drummer has kept the band’s legacy alive in nearly all his 71 years on Earth.
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Franz Beckenbauer
At 69-years old, the German football icon is still keeping in shape.
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Jacoby Ellsbury
The new New York Yankees superstar hit 31 years of age today.
Ludacris
Go wish Chris Lova Lova Happy 37th birthday @Ludacris.
