Famous people born in December include Anthony Hopkins, the Welsh actor and one of Britain’s most famous actors, pop singer Brittney Spears, Wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, basketball player LeBron James, creator of America’s Next Top Model TV show Tyra Banks, and the President of France Emmanuel Macron.
French footballer Kylian Mbappé, American actress Zoë Kravitz, supermodel Anok Yai, and Nicki Minaj the Trinidadian “Queen of Rap” are other celebrities and legends born in December. And let’s not forget American actor and film producer Samuel L. Jackson who is famous as Nick Fury on Marvel Cinematic Universe and was born on 21 December 1948.
Celebs with birthday in December
American actor whose highest-grossing movies include Marvel's Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Canadian-born Ghanaian actress famous for her role in Ghanaian film "Princess Tyra"
American actress, producer, artist famous for roles in Ally McBeal (1998–2002) & Charlie's Angels (2000)
American actress and singer famous for her role in the western film True Grit (2010)
American singer and actress famous for winning the sixth season of American Idol at age 17 in 2007
American Actor, comedian and singer famous in his sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show (1996 to 2001)
Famous people born in December
Pope Francis
Pope Francis was born on 17 December 1936 and his real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He is famous as the first Jesuit and Latin American pope. Pope Francis served as head of the Catholic Church & sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death on 21 April 2025 aged 88.
As pope, he was famous for his teachings on humility, mercy, fight for social justice as well as his modest lifestyle and advocacy for the poor in the world.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj was born on December 8, 1982. She is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, businesswoman, fashion icon and songwriter. Moreover, She is famous for her bold singing style and positive impact on hip-hop, earning her the nickname the “Queen of Rap”.
Nicki Minaj’s real name is Onika Tanya Maraj. She was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Nicki’s debut album was “Pink Friday” in 2010. Since then she has done collabos with many artists, most notably Beyoncé, Drake who was born in October, Ariana Grande and Lil Wayne.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the famous people born in December. The American actor was born on December 21, 1948. He is one of the most prolific actors ever who is blessed with a commanding presence. With his movies grossing over $27 billion worldwide, he is also one of the highest-grossing actors ever.
Samuel L. Jackson has an iconic voice and his talent and versatility enables him to play roles across many movie genres. Samuel L. Jackson’s acting career has spanned over five decades and he has appeared in over 150 films and more than 70 TV shows.
December Historical Events
1st January 1912:The Republic of China was formed, marking the end of the Xinhai Revolution that brought an end to the 2,000 years of imperial rule during which China was ruled by successive dynasties of emperors. The first emperor was Qin Shi Huang, founder of the Qin dynasty in 221 BC. The last emperor was Aisin-Gioro Puyi of the Qing Dynasty, whose fall led to the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.
8th January 1912:The African National Congress (ANC) was formed in South Africa. The social-democratic party began as a liberation movement that was formed to oppose the apartheid (institutionalized racial segregation) that black South Africans were subject to from around 1948. In 1994, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, became the first president of South Africa after the end of white minority rule.
12th January 1964:The Zanzibar Revolution was started by the black majority inhabitants of the Indian Ocean island. Located in East Africa and 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, the island was ruled by an Arab government led by the Sultans of Zanzibar who were in power from 1856 to 1964.
The revolution led to the overthrow of the Sultan, and Abeid Karume became the president. The country was also renamed to the People's Republic of Zanzibar.
15th January 1929:Famous U.S civil rights movement activist, Martin Luther King Jr, was born. Martin Luther King Jr was the outspoken spokesperson of the civil rights movement that was formed to protest racial discrimination on the basis of skin color, ethnicity and race.
Although Dr. King was born on 15th, the third Monday of each January is celebrated in the U.S as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
26th January 1950: The Constitution of India came into effect, replacing the Government of India Act 1935 that was the governing document of India and which was adapted from the UK Parliament. India had, 3 years earlier, attained independence from the UK on 15 August 1947, the date on which the British Raj (the period of British rule of India) ended.Share this!