Here in New Zealand, 1966 was the year that the first episode of Country Calendar was aired. In Hollywood, The Sound of Music won best picture. But for these celebs, this was the year they were born – we can’t believe some of these either.
Happy 50th, everyone!
Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon
The Sex and the City star turned 50 on 9 April.
Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
The Harry Potter actress blew out 50 candles in May.
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay
The chef will be celebrating 50 years in November.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry
Though she looks half her age, the Bond girl really is 50!
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler
Ironically, this Grown Ups star, is now undeniably (at least age-wise), a grown up as of September.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Though she has the moves to rival any famous teen, Janet turned 50 in May.
John Cusack
John Cusack
The Say Anything star joined the 50s club on June 28.
Julianna Margulies
The ER star’s big birthday was on June the 8th.
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford
Though we can hardly believe it, that gorgeous wrinkle-less face turned 50 in February. Here she is pictured with her daughter Kaia Gerber.
Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland
Later on this year, in December, Keifer will exit his 40s.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
The former pro-boxer will said hello to his 50s in June.
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Grey’s Anatomy‘s McDreamy entered his fifth decade in January.
Robin Wright
Robin Wright
The House of Cards actress stepped into her 50s in April.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek
Doesn’t look 50, does she? Salma’s birthday is in early September.
David Schwimmer
David Schwimmer
The Friends star will turn 50 in November, Joining Lisa Kudrow and Courtney Cox in the 50s of Friends gang.