Birthday wishes go out to Chubby Checker, Neve Campbell and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see photos of famous people turning a year older on October 3rd and learn an interesting fact about each of them.<\/p>\n
Top celebrity birthdays on October 3, 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n![\"Chubby](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/TPJLYJSWBJCATL36HJQJFDKVT4.jpg?auth=3991b4d3518a561e545910263b444fab6f2061f3692fb46f58683460796db619&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Ernest Evans, know as Chubby Checker performs at Ultimate Flashback Concert at Magic City Casino on Saturday, March 24, 2019 in Miami. (Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg\/Invision\/AP)Michele Eve Sandberg\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Chubby Checker turns 84<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame\u2019s class of 2025.<\/p>\n
![\"Tommy](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/SHGSWKARIZFNBKDSMNV43IVFFQ.jpg?auth=79cf447dcea10db2b277b1d59146d69fa8a024880a76226b9c9a3efad6198523&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Tommy Lee, left, and Tyler Florence are seen during BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Napa, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nRocker Tommy Lee turns 63<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Appeared in an episode of the TV series \u201cThe Muppets Mayhem.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"Blake](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/M6I6OCFRKJFM5DQSIXERB6FU34.jpg?auth=850ee70cf281f0a037856c7acc0870bee7729153060c6cea90aeca4e947e1a3d&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Blake Shelton, left, and Gwen Stefani arrive at “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Gwen Stefani turns 56<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Her middle name is Ren\u00e9e.<\/p>\n
![\"Neve](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/AXJASQX3WFAQBHU33VJTPC5WNI.jpg?auth=781eb60171a8094db68474b241af56f9189b7f64ddd27098aca56fdcc7e839f9&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Actress Neve Campbell attends the “Skyscraper” premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Neve Campbell turns 52<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Set to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in \u201cScream 7.\u201d <\/p>\n
Check out other celebrities who were born in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/N6BDH4EGD5FCJHVJWX7GG6ZRE4.jpg?auth=3ae21f1f149820f80d5b4a7f87ea9cba1d4efeb89fa7a3b4cc0a5ffcd4328c16&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Alex Gregory, left, Peter Huyck, Woody Harrelson, Lena Headey, Justin Theroux, David Mandel and Francesca Orsi attend the premiere of HBO’s “White House Plumbers” at the 92nd Street Y on Monday, April 17, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Lena Headey turns 52<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Was born in Bermuda. <\/p>\n
![\"Tessa](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/RFJIEJOKUNF5PLAALY67KZAWSE.jpg?auth=c67735683efc7f9b63c7a3a0cc22c391c514dbb80ad94a05fb7e15361c022f31&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Tessa Thompson attends the Celebrating Sundance Institute gala during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP)Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Tessa Thompson turns 42<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: One of her first TV show appearances was an episode of \u201cCold Case.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"Jessica](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/OGNFUACRFJEIHCDIQ4PFGP6EVA.jpg?auth=944eda996f9f3f0cd12bdca0d2481d958ace117dccd5784a1e03260594dfc6a3&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Jessica Simpson, left, and Ashlee Simpson Ross present the award for best collaboration during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Photo by Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP)Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Ashlee Simpson turns 41<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Appeared as a cheerleader in the film \u201cThe Hot Chick.\u201d <\/p>\n
![\"Alicia](\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/resizer\/v2\/GIRTXAOE4BBLRAVSAYAPTGHNDY.jpg?auth=738be537744480034c9290998ca707aae43eacaab679f6654e39642f86e58eb1&width=1280&smart=true&quality=90\"\/)
Alicia Vikander poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt\/Invision\/AP)Scott A Garfitt\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Alicia Vikander turns 37<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Her mother was also an actress.<\/p>\n
More celebrities with birthdays today<\/h2>\n
Composer Steve Reich is 89. Actor Alan Rachins (\u201cDharma and Greg,\u201d \u201cL.A. Law\u201d) is 83. Singer-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is 76. Jazz saxophonist Ronnie Laws is 75. Blues singer Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019 is 74. Actor Hart Bochner (\u201cBreaking Away\u201d) is 69. Actor Peter Frechette (\u201cProfiler\u201d) is 69. Actor-comedian Greg Proops is 66. Actor-singer Jack Wagner is 66. Actor Clive Owen is 61. Actor Janel Moloney (\u201cThe West Wing\u201d) is 56. Singer Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys is 54. Singer G. Love is 53. Actor Keiko Agena (\u201cProdigal Son,\u201d \u201cGilmore Girls\u201d) is 52. Singer India.Arie is 50. Rapper Talib Kweli is 50. Actor Alanna Ubach (\u201cLegally Blonde\u201d movies) is 50. Actor Seann William Scott (movie \u201cDukes of Hazzard,\u201d \u2033American Pie\u201d) is 49. Actor Shannyn Sossamon (TV\u2019s \u201cMoonlight,\u201d Film\u2019s \u201cThe Rules of Attraction\u201d) is 47. Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 46. Actor Seth Gabel (\u201cFringe,\u201d \u201cDirty Sexy Money\u201d) is 44. Guitarist Mark King of Hinder is 43. Country singer Cherrill Green of Edens Edge is 42. Country singer Drake White is 42. Actor Meagan Holder (\u201cPitch\u201d) is 41. Actor Christopher Marquette (\u201cBarry,\u201d \u201cJoan of Arcadia\u201d) is 41. Rapper A$AP Rocky is 36. Actor Noah Schnapp (\u201cStranger Things\u201d) is 21.<\/p>\n
Other popular or historical birthdays on October 3rd<\/b><\/h2>\n\n- Thomas Wolfe, novelist<\/span><\/li>\n
- Harvey Kurtzman, founding editor Mad magazine<\/span><\/li>\n
- Gore Vidal, author<\/span><\/li>\n
- Al Sharpton, civil rights activist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
with The Associated Press<\/i><\/p>\n
Celebrity fun facts<\/b><\/p>\n
Recent lists: Drew Barrymore fun facts<\/a> | Kaley Cuoco fun facts<\/a> | Margot Robbie fun facts<\/a> | Kevin Costner fun facts<\/a> | Tom Cruise fun facts<\/a> | Gal Gadot fun facts<\/a> | Dwayne \u2018The Rock\u2019 Johnson fun facts<\/a> | Reese Witherspoon fun facts<\/a><\/p>\nPopular lists: Robert Downey Jr. fun facts<\/a> | Emma Watson fun facts<\/a> | Jason Momoa fun facts<\/a> | Miley Cyrus fun facts<\/a><\/p>\nCheck out our full list of more than 40 celebrity fun facts<\/a>.<\/p>\nMovie and TV fun facts & more<\/b><\/p>\n
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Ernest Evans, know as Chubby Checker performs at Ultimate Flashback Concert at Magic City Casino on Saturday, March 24, 2019 in Miami. (Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg\/Invision\/AP)Michele Eve Sandberg\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Chubby Checker turns 84<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame\u2019s class of 2025.<\/p>\n
Tommy Lee, left, and Tyler Florence are seen during BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Napa, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nRocker Tommy Lee turns 63<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Appeared in an episode of the TV series \u201cThe Muppets Mayhem.\u201d <\/p>\n
Blake Shelton, left, and Gwen Stefani arrive at “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP)Amy Harris\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nSinger Gwen Stefani turns 56<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Her middle name is Ren\u00e9e.<\/p>\n
Actress Neve Campbell attends the “Skyscraper” premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nActress Neve Campbell turns 52<\/b><\/p>\n
Fun fact: Set to reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in \u201cScream 7.\u201d <\/p>\n
Check out other celebrities who were born in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n Actress Lena Headey turns 52<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Was born in Bermuda. <\/p>\n Actress Tessa Thompson turns 42<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: One of her first TV show appearances was an episode of \u201cCold Case.\u201d <\/p>\n Actress Ashlee Simpson turns 41<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Appeared as a cheerleader in the film \u201cThe Hot Chick.\u201d <\/p>\n Actress Alicia Vikander turns 37<\/b><\/p>\n Fun fact: Her mother was also an actress.<\/p>\n Composer Steve Reich is 89. Actor Alan Rachins (\u201cDharma and Greg,\u201d \u201cL.A. Law\u201d) is 83. Singer-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is 76. Jazz saxophonist Ronnie Laws is 75. Blues singer Keb\u2019 Mo\u2019 is 74. Actor Hart Bochner (\u201cBreaking Away\u201d) is 69. Actor Peter Frechette (\u201cProfiler\u201d) is 69. Actor-comedian Greg Proops is 66. Actor-singer Jack Wagner is 66. Actor Clive Owen is 61. Actor Janel Moloney (\u201cThe West Wing\u201d) is 56. Singer Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys is 54. Singer G. Love is 53. Actor Keiko Agena (\u201cProdigal Son,\u201d \u201cGilmore Girls\u201d) is 52. Singer India.Arie is 50. Rapper Talib Kweli is 50. Actor Alanna Ubach (\u201cLegally Blonde\u201d movies) is 50. Actor Seann William Scott (movie \u201cDukes of Hazzard,\u201d \u2033American Pie\u201d) is 49. Actor Shannyn Sossamon (TV\u2019s \u201cMoonlight,\u201d Film\u2019s \u201cThe Rules of Attraction\u201d) is 47. Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 46. Actor Seth Gabel (\u201cFringe,\u201d \u201cDirty Sexy Money\u201d) is 44. Guitarist Mark King of Hinder is 43. Country singer Cherrill Green of Edens Edge is 42. Country singer Drake White is 42. Actor Meagan Holder (\u201cPitch\u201d) is 41. Actor Christopher Marquette (\u201cBarry,\u201d \u201cJoan of Arcadia\u201d) is 41. Rapper A$AP Rocky is 36. Actor Noah Schnapp (\u201cStranger Things\u201d) is 21.<\/p>\n with The Associated Press<\/i><\/p>\n Celebrity fun facts<\/b><\/p>\n Recent lists: Drew Barrymore fun facts<\/a> | Kaley Cuoco fun facts<\/a> | Margot Robbie fun facts<\/a> | Kevin Costner fun facts<\/a> | Tom Cruise fun facts<\/a> | Gal Gadot fun facts<\/a> | Dwayne \u2018The Rock\u2019 Johnson fun facts<\/a> | Reese Witherspoon fun facts<\/a><\/p>\n Popular lists: Robert Downey Jr. fun facts<\/a> | Emma Watson fun facts<\/a> | Jason Momoa fun facts<\/a> | Miley Cyrus fun facts<\/a><\/p>\n Check out our full list of more than 40 celebrity fun facts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Movie and TV fun facts & more<\/b><\/p>\n Recent lists: 19 actors recast in the MCU<\/a> | \u2018How I Met Your Mother\u2019 guest stars<\/a> | \u2018Groundhog Day\u2019 fun facts<\/a> | \u2018Yellowstone\u2019 trivia<\/a><\/p>\n Popular lists: Canadian celebrities<\/a> | \u2018Friends\u2019 guest stars<\/a> | Celebs on \u2018The Office\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Check out our rundown of more than 30 posts featuring trivia and fun facts about movies and TV shows<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want to see more celebrity birthdays as well as additional fun facts posts? <\/b>Follow me on Facebook<\/b><\/a> for more.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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(Photo by Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP)Evan Agostini\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nTessa Thompson attends the Celebrating Sundance Institute gala during the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP)Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nJessica Simpson, left, and Ashlee Simpson Ross present the award for best collaboration during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Photo by Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP)Charles Sykes\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nAlicia Vikander poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt\/Invision\/AP)Scott A Garfitt\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nMore celebrities with birthdays today<\/h2>\n
Other popular or historical birthdays on October 3rd<\/b><\/h2>\n
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