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Ricky Martin was born on December 24, 1971 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Did you know his full name is Enrique Martín Morales?
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The novelist Stephenie Meyer, best known for her vampire romance series Twilight, was born on December 24, 1973, in Hartford, Connecticut. In 2008 she was the bestselling author in the United States; her books have been translated into 37 different languages!
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The television personality, best known for hosting American Idol, was born on December 24, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. Did you know he has been in a relationship with model Shayna Taylor since 2017?
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The Dancing With the Stars star Emma Slater was born on December 25, 1988. The professional dancer and choreographer, originally from Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, also worked in the 2008 fan-favorite film Mamma Mia!
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One of the most successful DJs of all time is definitely Armin van Buuren! The also record producer and remixer was born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands. Since 2001 he has hosted a weekly radio show called A State of Trance!.
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Annie Lennox was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, on December 25, 1954. The fabulous singer and songwriter rose to fame back in the 1980's for being part of the synth-pop duo Eurythmics!
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Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong was born on December 25, 1971 in London. You probably know the lyrics of some of her biggest hits like "Stan" alongside rapper Eminem, "White Flag," and "Here With Me"
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The late screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator, Rod Serling, better known for his science-fiction anthology TV series, The Twilight Zone, was born on December 25, 1924. Unfortunately he passed away on June 28, 1975, at the age of 50!
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The model and photographer Helena Christensen aka Miss Universe Denmark in 1986, was born on December 25, 1968. Did you know she served as creative director for Nylon magazine? She's also an active philanthropist who supports breast cancer organizations!
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The amazing Jimmy Buffett was born on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was active in show business since from the mid-1960s until he died in 2023, building an impressive music career as a singer and songwriter. However, the American musician was also a very talented actor and businessman!
While some people spend Christmas time cooking dinner, receiving gifts, and sharing laughs with their families, some others are actually celebrating their birthdays. Which is the case of these actors, musicians, and even politicians! Take a look at our gallery to find out the full list of celebs who were born on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
Enjoy!