Famous People Born in 1985 - How Many Do You Know Of? (2025)

Birthdate: 5th February

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Funchal, Portugal

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Portuguese football player, Cristiano Ronaldo, is one of the world's highest-paid athletes. He is a versatile attacker capable of playing on either wing as well as through the center of the pitch. He has the distinction of being the first European to score 100 international goals.

Birthdate: 8th October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

American singer, Bruno Mars, is one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has a wide range of musical style like R&B, pop, funk, reggae, hip hop and rock. He is also known for his stage performances. Locked Out of Heaven, When I Was Your Man, 24K Magic and That's What I Like are some of his hit songs.

Birthdate: 25th May

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Pensacola, Florida, United States

The current WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, is one of the most popular WWE superstars of the current generation. After battling leukemia for 11 years, Reigns announced that he would take an indefinite break to receive treatment. He made a comeback in 2019 and went on to reestablish his position as a popular champion.

Birthdate: 9th August

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States

From an early successful Broadway career, Anna Kendrick moved to films and gained fame in a supporting role in the Twilight film series. She proved her skills as a lead actor in the Pitch Perfect franchise in which she also lent her voice to the hit song Cups. Her other significant projects include The Accountant and Up in the Air.

Birthdate: 26th March

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Teddington, England

British actress Keira Knightley’s career took a huge turn, when she appeared in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menaceand Bend It Like Beckham, while she was still in her teens. Since then, she has displayed her talent in numerous period and big budget movie including Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Pride and Prejudice and Imitation Game.

Birthdate: 21st June

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Singer and songwriter, Lana Del Rey broke into the world of music when her debut single,Video Games, became viral in 2011. She then gained international fame with her debut album Born to Die in 2012. Over the years, she has released a numerous chart-topping albums. Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass, a collection of poetry, is her first book.

Birthdate: 3rd December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Amanda Seyfried is anAmerican actress, singer and model, who started acting as a teenager. She became famous when she starred in the teen comedy Mean Girls and then for her recurring role in the television series Veronica Mars. Mamma Mia, Solstice, Chloe, Letters to Juliet, Les Misérables, The Big Wedding and Gringo are some of her notable and successful films.

Birthdate: 7th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England

The name Lewis Hamilton has become synonymous with Formula One, and such is the greatness of Hamilton. Honoured with MBE by the Queen, Lewis Hamilton is one of the most successful Formula One Grand Prix Racing Driver. Hamilton was the first Black driver to win the Championship and has 6 World Championship titles and 90 race victories to his name.

Birthdate: 30th June

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The most decorated and successful Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps is a former competitive swimmer who has won a total of 28 Olympic medals.He is widely considered one of the greatest athletes ever and the greatest swimmer of all time. He has several world records and Olympic records under his belt.

Birthdate: 30th November

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Camarillo, California, United States

Kaley Cuoco is an American actress whofirstcame to limelight when she starred in the sitcom,8 Simple Rules. However, her biggest success came when she portrayed the role of Penny in the popular and successful sitcom,The Big Bang Theory. She hasalso acted in films like Virtuosity, Toothless, Growing Up Brady, Crimes of Fashion, Cougar Club, The Penthouse and The Wedding Ringer.

Birthdate: 22nd October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Deontay Wilder was the WBC heavyweight champion from 2015 to 2020 and the first American to hold the title in 9 years. In 2020, BoxRec ranked him the world's second-best active heavyweight. A knock-out specialist, he earned the nickname The Bronze Bomber for his bronze win at the 2008 Olympics.

Birthdate: 28th January

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany

German born American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer J. Cole is considered one of the most respected and influential rappers of his generation. Interested in music from a young age, he decided to become a singer when he was just 12. His debut mixtape was a hit, and he went on to release many other successful mixtapes and albums.

Birthdate: 9th September

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Zadar, Croatia

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić has won 17 big trophies for his club. He had a difficult childhood, growing up amid the Croatian War of Independence. He has played for Tottenham Hotspur, and in 2018, he led Croatia to their first football World Cup final and won the Golden Ball.

Birthdate: 6th May

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Chris Paul is a professional basketball player and one of the highest-paid sportspersons in the world. Apart from earning from his career as a basketball player, he also earns by signing endorsement deals with companies like State Farm and Air Jordan. A religious person, Chris Paul attends church whenever possible.

Birthdate: 1st July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Passy, Paris, France

Léa Seydoux is a critically acclaimed French actress who gained international recognition after playing a Bond girl in Spectre. Also known for her modeling career, Seydoux has posed for popular magazines, such as Vogue, L'Officiel, and Numéro. She became the face of Prada's 2013 and 2014 campaign for its fragrances.

Birthdate: 12th June

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Palo Alto, California, United States

Born into a family of poets and authors, Dave Franco was encouraged to pursue acting by his brother James. After appearing in minor roles, he played a prominent role in the comedy film 21 Jump Street, which proved to be a turning point in his career. He then went on to try his hand at writing, producing, and directing.

Birthdate: 15th August

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Los Angeles

Died: March 31, 2019

Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper who left behind quite a legacy when he was fatally shot at the age of 33. His death was met with a strong artistic response as more than 50 murals dedicated to him were painted in Los Angeles alone within a few months after his death. As a rapper and activist, Hussle influenced several youngsters.

Birthdate: 24th October

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Croxteth, Liverpool, England

Regarded as one of the best football playersof the current era, Wayne Rooney is the record goal-scorer for the Manchester United FC and England national team. Originally a boxer, Wayne continues to pursue boxing as a recreational activity. Wayne has been controversy's favorite child for many years now; from allegations of infidelity to legal issues, he has faced them all!

Birthdate: 2nd July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Ashley Tisdale is an American actress and singer. Regarded as a sex symbol, Tisdale frequently appears on lists, such as Maxim's Hot 100. Also an influential social media personality, Tisdale was named by The Huffington Post as one of the most influential women on Twitter. Ashley Tisdale uses her popularity to raise funds for charitable organizations.

Birthdate: 1st December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Artist Janelle Monae initially sang with rapper Big Boi and is known for albums such as Dirty Computer. She has been nominated for the Grammys multiple times. Monae also appeared in films such as Hidden Figures and the Academy Award-winning drama Moonlight. She is both bisexual and pansexual.

Birthdate: 25th October

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Ciara is an American singer-songwriter whose debut single,Goodies,earned her the title Princess of Crunk&B. Her songs,Goodies and Yeah!,are credited with introducing the substyle of contemporary R&B and crunk music called crunk&B to music lovers. Also a dancer and model, Ciara has had a major impact on the American entertainment industry for the past 10 years.

Birthdate: 10th December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Atlanta

Raven-Symoné began as a child model. She gained fame as Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show and then as Raven Baxter in the Disney series That's So Raven and Raven’s Home. At 7, she released her debut album and the Billboard Hot 100-charter That's What Little Girls Are Made Of.

Birthdate: 8th December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

American professional basketball player, Dwight Howard, is known for his athleticism and his powerful physique. He is in the Los Angeles Lakers team of the National Basketball Association. He hasalso played for NBA’s Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards. He was part of the US men’s national basketball team which won the 2008 Olympics gold medal.

Birthdate: 28th May

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Westminster, England, United Kingdom

Carey Mulligan is an English actress. Apart from having an impact as an actress, Mulligan has also established herself as a philanthropist. She has worked towards raising awareness about issues like sex trafficking and Alzheimer's. In 2012, she was chosen as the ambassador for Alzheimer's Society. In 2014, she was appointed as the ambassador for War Child, a non-governmental organization.

Birthdate: 4th March

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Award-winning Australian porn actor-director Angela White now mostly works in the US. Part of the AVN Hall of Fame, is a gender studies graduate from the University of Melbourne and has conducted extensive research on pornography. She became the first Fleshlight Girl from Australia and has also been a webcam model.

Birthdate: 17th September

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian ice hockey player who currently captains the Washington Capitals, a popular team which competes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Considered one of the greatest players of all time, Alexander Ovechkin has won prestigious awards, such as the Rocket Richard Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, Lester B. Pearson Award, and Calder Memorial Trophy.

Birthdate: 21st March

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Palestine, Texas, United States

Adrian Peterson is an American football player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in the history of the National Football League (NFL), Peterson became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 rushing yards in 2013. He is currently playing for the Detroit Lions.

Birthdate: 21st November

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Mission, Canada

Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress Carly Rae Jepsen has been active in show business since 2007. Interested in music from an early age, she pursued musical theatre at the Canadian College of Performing Arts. She held a series of odd jobs before getting a break as a singer and actress. She is the winner of three Juno Awards.

Birthdate: 28th April

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Maria Vorontsova, the eldest daughter of Russian president Vladimir Putin, is a pediatric endocrinologist and Putin's advisor in genetic engineering. She has also co-written a book on idiopathic stunting in kids. She is currently a PhD candidate at Moscow’s Endocrinology Research Centre and is married to Dutch entrepreneur Jorrit Faassen.

Birthdate: 26th September

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Hertfordshire, England, UK

English actress, Talulah Riley, has acted in films like Pride and Prejudice, The Boat That Rocked, The Summer House, White Frog and Inception. She’s also starred in television series like Westworld, Poirot, Marple and Nearly Famous. She’s acted on stage too and has written the novel,Acts of Love. She was married to billionaire entrepreneu,r Elon Musk, and is now divorced.

Birthdate: 5th December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, United States

Birthdate: 22nd September

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Regina, Canada

Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany began her career as a child star and continued acting throughout high school. By the time she turned 20, she already had a decade of acting experience and found it easy to bag good roles in major TV shows. She also acts in films but is more popular as a TV actress.

Birthdate: 26th March

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Award winning stage, films and television actor and singer, Jonathan Groff gained recognition by featuring in Broadway production Spring Awakening.He further cemented his success by working in Netflix drama Mindhunter, Broadway production Hamilton and Frozen film series. He has been recognised for his work for LGBTQ community as well.

Birthdate: 16th August

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Actress and singer, Cristin Milioti became a well-known screen artist by appearing in television shows How I Met Your Mother and Fargo as well as filmsThe Wolf of Wall Street and Palm Springs. The Tony award nominated actress has also made quite a big name for herself on stage with her Broadway performances in Once, That Face and Stunning.

Birthdate: 11th October

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Birthdate: 12th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Issa Rae is known for her award-winning YouTube series Awkward Black Girl and the HBO series Insecure. Her YouTube channel has promoted the works of Black artists. She made it to the Glamour 35 Under 35 and the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists and was also featured on TIME 100.

Birthdate: 23rd September

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Davis, California, United States

Hasan Minhaj began his career as a stand-up comedian and eventually soared to fame with Comedy Central's The Daily Show. Fans loved his Netflix shows Homecoming King and Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. The Peabody- and Webby-winning entertainer was a featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Birthdate: 22nd August

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Jimmy Uso, a member of the Samoan Anoaʻi family of wrestlers and son of former WWE legend Rikishi, is part of the wrestling duo The Usos, which includes his twin brother, Jey Uso. The twins compete for the SmackDown brand of WWE and have won several tag team championships.

Birthdate: 18th July

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas, United States

Chace Crawford's journey from working as a car valet to becoming an actor in the film and TV industry has been quite inspirational. He also serves as an inspiration to college dropouts and to those who suffer from attention deficit disorder as he established a successful career after being diagnosed with ADHD and dropping out of Pepperdine University.

Birthdate: 17th May

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Derek Hough is an American Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer. After winning the dance competition TV series,Dancing with the Stars, for a record six times, Hough used his popularity to launch his acting and singing career. Also a writer, his book Taking the Lead was featured in The New York Times Best Seller list.

Birthdate: 12th March

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium

Stromae is a Belgian musician, singer, songwriter, and rapper. He achieved popularity with the release of his song Alors on danse in 2009, which topped several music charts in many European countries. He has won several prestigious awards, such as the World Music Awards. Stromae is often promoted as the face of the New Beat generation.

Birthdate: 16th January

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Audubon, New Jersey, United States

New York Jets football quarterback Joe Flacco began his career with Delaware. He holds the record of being the first rookie quarterback to win two playoffs. He won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens and was named the MVP. He became the 2008 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.

Birthdate: 7th December

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Birthdate: 19th February

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Winter Park, Florida, United States

Arielle Kebbel is an American actress known for playing important roles in popular TV series, such as Gilmore Girls, The Vampire Diaries, and 90210. Also known for her work as a model, Arielle Kebbel has been featured in famous publications, such as FHM, Men's Health, and Maxim.

Birthdate: 19th September

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Secheon-dong, Daejeon, South Korea

Song Joong-ki is one of the most popular South Korean actors of the current generation; he gained international recognition after his performance in the TV series Descendants of the Sun. A top Hallyu star, Song had become the face of more than 30 brands by 2016. Also known for his humanitarian efforts, Song provides financial support to treat cancer-stricken children.

Birthdate: 28th October

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Troian Bellisario is best known for her Teen Choice Award-winning performance as Spencer Hastings in Pretty Little Liars. She was also appreciated for her role as Amanda in the film Consent, which earned her a Vision Fest Award, and for her performance in the WIGS web series Lauren.

Birthdate: 6th February

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Crystal Reed soared to fame with her role of Allison Argent in the series Teen Wolf. She also played Sofia Falcone in Gotham and Abby Arcane in Swamp Thing. Some of her notable films are Crush and Skyline. She campaigned for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.

Birthdate: 7th May

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia

J Balvin is a Colombian singer whose genres include reggaeton, hip hop, and Latin pop. Known as the Prince of Reggaeton, Balvin is one of the highest-selling Latin music artists in the world. He was presented with the Global Icon Award for spreading Latin music worldwide. In 2020, he was named in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People.

Birthdate: 10th May

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Odette Annable is an American model and actress. After having started acting at the age of five, Annable went on to establish herself as a successful model and actress, playing important roles in popular television series and films, such as House, Cloverfield, October Road, Supergirl, and Banshee.

Birthdate: 3rd March

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Lima