Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Meryl Streep

Age: 63

Occupation: Actress

Known For: A record-setting 17 Oscar nominations and three wins for her roles in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer,’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ and ‘The Iron Lady,’ Tony-nominated stage work, being widely considered one of the finest performers of all time, and basically spitting in the eye of anyone who thinks actresses over 40 are unemployable

Cyndi Lauper

Age: 59

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Activist

Known For: Selling 50 million albums worldwide and releasing over 40 singles including the hits ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,’ ‘Time After Time,’ ‘She Bop’ and ‘True Colors,’ her quirky sense of style, and her philanthropy work on behalf of gay rights

Kris Kristofferson

Age: 76

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor

Known For: Writing hits like ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ and ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ for himself and many other artists, being part of the country supergroup the Highwaymen, and starring in films such as ‘A Star Is Born,’ the ‘Blade’ franchise and ‘Dolphin Tale’

Todd Rundgren

Age: 64

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Producer

Known For: Singles including ‘Hello It’s Me,’ ‘I Saw the Light’ and ‘Bang the Drum All Day,’ production work on notable albums like Meatloaf’s ‘Bat Out of Hell’ and Grand Funk Railroad’s ‘We’re an American Band,’ and raising actress/model Liv Tyler as his daughter

Carson Daly

Age: 39

Occupation: Television Host

Known For: Previously helming MTV’s ‘TRL,’ currently hosting late-night show ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’ and talent show ‘The Voice,’ and a prior engagement to party-girl and liposuction victim Tara Reid

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