Birthday wishes go out to Blair Underwood, Claudia Schiffer and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on August 25th and learn an interesting fact about each of them.
Top celebrity birthdays on August 25, 2025
FILE – Gene Simmons, from left, Tommy Thayer, and Paul Stanley of KISS perform during the final night of the “Kiss Farewell Tour”at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 2, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Evan Agostini/Invision/APRocker Gene Simmons turns 76
Fun fact: Married actress Shannon Tweed in 2011.
Elvis Costello at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)Richard Shotwell/Invision/APSinger Elvis Costello turns 70
Fun fact: Had a small role in the “Austin Powers” sequel.
Tim Burton poses for photographers upon arrival at the season two premiere of the television series ‘Wednesday’ on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Scott A Garfitt/Invision/APDirector Tim Burton turns 67
Fun fact: Directed the 2012 animated film “Frankenweenie” and the 2005 film “Corpse Bride.”
Billy Ray Cyrus performs at the Liberty Ball during the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)APSinger Billy Ray Cyrus turns 64
Fun fact: Appeared as an advisor during the 13th season of “The Voice.”
Blair Underwood attends the “One Spoon of Chocolate” premiere at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center during the Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in New York. (Photo by CJ Rivera/Invision/AP)CJ Rivera/Invision/APActor Blair Underwood turns 61
Fun fact: His middle name is Erwin.
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED THE ELLIS ISLAND HONORS SOCIETY – Host Marvin Scott and Ellis Island Medal recipient Rachael Ray during the 2023 Ellis Island Medals of Honor Recipients ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in New York. More than the ninety honorees who received the 2023 Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the The Ellis Island Honors Society for their personal contributions to the nation and their support of diversity and inclusion in all facets of American life. The medal ceremony took place during a black-tie gala held in Ellis Island’s Great Hall, which served as the gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S. served as the gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S. (Andrew Kelly/AP Images for the Ellis Island Honors Society)APCelebrity chef Rachael Ray turns 57
Fun fact: Had a pizza place in her hometown named in her honor.
Claudia Schiffer wears a creation as part of the Versace women’s Spring Summer 2024 collection presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)APModel Claudia Schiffer turns 55
Fun fact: Had a small role as an aerobics instructor in the 1994 film “Richie Rich.”
Alexander Skarsgard poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘Pillion’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)Joel C Ryan/Invision/APActor Alexander Skarsgard turns 49
Fun fact: Won an Emmy for his role on “Big Little Lies” in 2017.
Leslie Jones, from left, Heidi Klum, Rachel Bilson, and Alexa Chung attend NYFW Fall/Winter 2020 – Christian Siriano at Spring Studios on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in New York. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP)Christopher Smith/Invision/APActress Rachel Bilson turns 44
Fun fact: Once appeared in an episode of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
Blake Lively attends the 18th annual Tribeca Artists Dinner hosted by Chanel at The Odeon on Monday, June 9, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)Evan Agostini/Invision/APActress Blake Lively turns 38
Fun fact: Met future husband Ryan Reynolds when they co-starred in “Green Lantern.”
More celebrities with birthdays today
Actor Tom Skerritt is 92. Director John Badham (“Saturday Night Fever”) is 86. Singer Walter Williams of The O’Jays is 82. Actor Anthony Heald (“Boston Public”) is 81. Singer Henry Paul of BlackHawk (and Outlaws) is 76. Actor John Savage is 76. Singer Rob Halford of Judas Priest is 74. Keyboardist Geoff Downes of Asia is 73. Actor Christian LeBlanc (“The Young and the Restless”) is 67. Actor Ashley Crow (“Heroes”) is 65. Actor Ally Walker (“Profiler”) is 64. Actor Joanne Whalley is 64. Guitarist Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard is 63. Actor Robert Maschio (“Scrubs”) is 59. DJ Terminator X of Public Enemy is 59. Singer Jeff Tweedy of Wilco is 58. Actor David Alan Basche (“The Exes”) is 57. Actor Cameron Mathison (“All My Children”) is 56. Country singer Jo Dee Messina is 55. Actor Nathan Page (“Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”) is 54. Actor Eric Millegan (“Bones”) is 51. Actor Jonathan Togo (“CSI: Miami”) is 48. Actor Kel Mitchell (“Kenan and Kel”) is 47.
Other popular or historical birthdays on August 25th
- Ivan the Terrible, Russian tsar
- Walt Kelly, cartoonist
- Monty Hall, game show host
- Sean Connery, actor
- Albert Belle, former MLB All-Star (59)
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