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Celebrities With 4th of July Birthdays: Stars Born on Independence Day

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July 4, 2025 8:00AM EDT
Celebrities With 4th of July Birthdays: Stars Born on Independence Day
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Born on the 4th of July! See the celebrities who celebrate their birthdays on Independence Day here.

Now that’s a reason for fireworks! While July 4 is most often remembered as U.S. Independence Day, it’s also home to several very famous birthdays. These freedom babies have a variety of talents, from music, to sports, acting, and more, but they all share a dedicated spirit. And who doesn’t love a summertime birthday to boot?

From Post Malone to Barack Obama‘s daughter Malia Obama, quite a few famous names were born on the 4th of July.

Want to learn more about the stars who celebrate their birthdays on July 4th? Click through our gallery here.

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Post Malone

Post Malone
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Rapper Post Malone is one star who celebrates his birthday on the 4th of July. The ‘Sunflower’ singer, seen here in Aug, 2021, was born on Independence Day 1995. He clearly marches to the beat of his own drum, embracing that All-American independent streak so well.

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Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino
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Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino of ‘Jersey Shore’ was born on the 4th Of July in 1982.

The reality star definitely has America’s enduring spirit, having appeared on MTV since 2009. He’s also been on the other side of the law, serving nine months in prison for tax evasion in 2019.

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Malia Obama

Malia Obama
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Former First Daughter Malia Obama is an Independence Day baby! Barack and Michelle Obama’s eldest was born July 4, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint
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Old Hollywood beauty Eva Marie Saint was born July 4, 1924 and is seen here in 2019. She made her film debut in ‘On The Waterfront’ opposite Marlon Brando, before major roles in hits like ‘Exodus’ with Paul Newman and Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘North By Northwest’ with Cary Grant.

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Bill Withers

Bill Withers
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Singer-songwriter Bill Withers came into the world July 4, 1938. The smooth voice was known for classics like ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ (1971), ‘Grandma’s Hands’ (1971), ‘Use Me’ (1972), ‘Lean on Me” (1972), ‘Lovely Day’ (1977), and ‘Just the Two of Us’ (1981). He passed away on March 30, 2020, at age 81.

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Andrew Zimmern

Andrew Zimmern
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American chef Andrew Zimmern was born July 4, 1961. Always willing to dare, he starred in food shows like ‘Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern’, ‘Dining with Death’, and ‘What’s Eating America’.

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Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera
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Secret ‘stache! TV journalist Geraldo Rivera, seen here in 2022, was born July 4, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York making him as American as can be.

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Neil Simon

Neil Simon
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Playwright Neil Simon was born July 4, 1927. With his independent spirit, he produced plays like ‘Barefoot In The Park’ (1963), ‘The Odd Couple’ (1965), and more.

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Ralph Johnson

Ralph Johnson
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Ralph Johnson, the percussionist for the band Earth, Wind and Fire, was born July 4, 1951. His funky beats have been making Americans dance for generations.

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Gina Lollobrigida

Gina Lollobrigida
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Ciao bella! Though bombshell actress/photojournalist Gina Lollobrigida is Italian, she’s a part of American history as one of the Golden Age Of Hollywood’s sexiest starlets. The star, seen here in 2021, was born July 4, 1927.

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Alex Hibbert

Alex Hibbert
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Actor Alex Hibbert’s birthday is July 4, 2004. The rising star has appeared in ‘Moonlight’ (2016), ‘Black Panther’ (2018), and ‘The Chi’ (2017-)

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Al Madrigal

Al Madrigal
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Comedian Al Madrigal’s was born July 4, 1971 in San Francisco. The funny guy is no stranger to talking American politics, as a former regular on ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’.

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Tracy Letts

Tracy Letts
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Actor and playwright Tracy Letts was born July 4, 1965 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His work is often set in American’s heartland, like the Oklahoma homes in ‘August: Osage County’ or Chicago shops like in ‘Superior Donuts’.

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Michael Sweet

Michael Sweet
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Michael Sweet, the frontman of Stryper, was born July 4, 1963. The 80s rocker’s Christian metal music is undeniably American.

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Mo McRae

Mo McRae
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Actor Mo McRae was born July 4, 1982. His best known roles are ultra American, like a recurring role as an outlaw biker on ‘Sons of Anarchy’ or a school football player in 2006’s ‘Gridiron Gang’.

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Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge
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Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States form 1923 to 1929, was born July 4 tk. Fun fact! He’s the only US President with Independence Day for a birthday.

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