Famous birthdays today and celebrities born on this day include Brittany Mahomes, Richard Gere, Alicia Villarreal, and Chris Tucker. Other notable personalities and legends on today’s birthdays list for August 31, 2026 include Mohammad bin Salman, Queen Rania of Jordan, Jeff Hardy, Pepe Reina, Larry Fitzgerald, and Commodus.
Wondering whose birthday is it today? We have a list of legends and notable individuals whose birthday is today. On the list are famous TV personalities, films and TV actors and actresses, influencers and social media celebrities, sportspeople, and politicians. Moreover, they are from all over the world and of all ages, including child actors and child celebrities.
Today's famous birthdays list for August 31, 2026
44 years old
Spanish footballer and manager who played as a goalkeeper for Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Napoli, and Spain national team
41 years old
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, and son of King Salman
55 years old
American actor and comedian famous as Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series, including 2007 film Rush Hour 3
49 years old
American wrestler in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
77 years old
American actor in 1980 film American Gigolo as Julian Kay, and as Edward Lewis in 1990 film Pretty Woman
55 years old
Mexican singer famous as the lead singer for Mexican music band Grupo Límite, her top songs include Te Quedo Grande la Yegua
Died aged 31
Roman emperor from 177 to 192, and the youngest emperor and consul at the age of 16. He was assassinated at age 31
56 years old
Queen of Jordan and wife of King Abdullah II
31 years old
American ex-athlete famous as wife to popular Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes II
43 years old
American former National Football League (NFL) player who played as a wide receiver with the Arizona Cardinals for 17 seasons
What is the date today?
Today is Monday the 31st of August. It is the 243rd day of 2026.
There are 122 days until the end of the year, and today's zodiac sign is Virgo in Western astrology.
Celebrity Birthdays by Month
Here are more notable personalities by the month they were born. Famous January birthday legends include U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill, both of whom delivered some of the most famous motivational speeches in history.
It is also the birth month of Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson, former U.S First Lady Michelle Obama, and talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. Legendary reggae singer Bob Marley was born in February, while famous Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong'o, physicist Albert Einstein and singer Lady Gaga are famous March birthdays.
The fourth month is the birth month of Queen Elizabeth II, and martial artist legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Famous May birthdays include Marco Rubio (U.S. secretary of state), Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Superman actor in Man of Steel movie, Henry Cavill, and popular YouTuber Nikocado Avocado.
Notable Personalities born in June, July and August
Famous June birthdays include president Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, while famous African and renowned South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, English actress Helen Mirren, and The Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger top the list of July birthdays personalities.
Presidents Barack Obama & Bill Clinton, legendary athlete Usain Bolt, and musicians Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson were born in August.
September, October, November, and December birthdays
Current head of the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV, singer Beyoncé, and actresses Zendaya, Idris Elba and Sydney Sweeney are September celebrities, while Titanic actress Kate Winslet and TV personality Kim Kardashian were born in October.
November has Bruce Lee, Scarlett Johansson, and former U.S. president Joe Biden, while in December we have French footballer Kylian Mbappé, singers Christina Aguilera and Nicki Minaj, and the late Pope Francis, among others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which famous celebrities have birthdays this week?
This week features birthdays of famous celebrities and notable personalities who include football players, athletes, singers, actors, politicians, and TV personalities. You can also view this week's celebrities birthdays.
Who is number 1 on the birthdays list?
The number 1 on the birthdays list is updated every day, and is based on several popularity measurements.
Which celebrities are born in March?
American singer Mariah Carey and Canadian musician Celine Dion have March birthdays, and so is actress Lupita Nyong'o. Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein and actor/ martial artist Chuck Norris are some of the other famous March birthdays.
What are some notable birthdays in May?
U.S. politician and 72nd Secretary of State Marco Rubio, English football legend David Beckham, French 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, Indian actress Trisha Krishnan, American singer Janet Jackson, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg are some of the most famous May birthdays.
Who is the most famous person on a June birthday?
Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur Elon Musk is the most famous person born in June. But other most famous June birthday personalities include presidents Donald Trump (U.S.) and Xi Jinping (China), and a long list of actors who include Morgan Freeman and Marilyn Monroe. Barcelona legend and record 8-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, and tennis great Venus Williams also celebrate their birthdays in June.
Who are some famous January birthday legends?
American civil rights legend Martin Luther King Jr., former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, country music singer Dolly Parton, and Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson are some of the famous January birthday celebrities.
How many famous people are on the birthdays website?
We have thousands of celebrities on this birthdays website, covering all the months from January to December. The list is updated every day. Moreover, you can view the birthdays for any month by clicking the link for that particular month.
What is the mission of this birthdays website?
Our mission is to inform, entertain, and educate our readers not only on the birthdays data, but on other topics as well, including famous quotes, speeches, and biographies of famous people. Check and see which celebrities were born on your birthday!
Is the birthdays website updated every day?
Yes. We update our birthdays lists every day in order to give our visitors a fresh list of legends who were born on this day, and famous celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays today.
What about famous celebrities who were born this month?
You can browse through the list of most famous people who were born this month, as well as all the other months of the year by following the links on this page.
