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Look who's turning 50 with Sridevi this year!

Last updated on: June 6, 2013 19:21 IST
Sridevi

If last year was special owing to a sensational comeback in English Vinglish, this year marks another milestone for the elegant and beautiful Sridevi.  

One of Bollywood's longest reigning super queens turns 50 on August 13.

In a career spanning over four decades and two hundred films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, Sridevi has carved a niche for herself as an actress par excellence with her expressive, dynamic inputs in diverse roles of drama, comedy, romance while juggling her innumerable glamorous avatars to make her a darling of the masses.  

Always impeccably turned out and effortlessly stylish, the mother of two young girls -- Jhanvi and Khushi is looking better than ever as she approaches her golden birthday.

Here are some other famous celebrities who turn a fantastic 50 with Sri this year.  


Brad Pitt

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Brad Pitt

Birthday: December 29

From Sexiest Man Alive to multiple times Oscar nominated Hollywood royalty whose high-profile relationship with actress Angelina Jolie (dubbed Brangelina) and their six kids is constant paparazzi fodder, Brad Pitt has had it pretty good so far.

The Moneyball hunk is all set to turn 50 this December.


Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp

Birthday:  June 9

As an actor who spent the better part of his career concealing that gorgeous face behind outlandish get-ups and layers of cosmetics to breathe life as Edward Scissorhands, Jack Sparrow, Sweeney Todd, Willy Wonka, Mad Hatter and now, Tonto in The Lone Ranger, Johnny Depp's quirky choices underscore his appeal.

Quentin Tarantino

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Quentin Tarantino

Birthday: March 27

Quite easily, one of Hollywood's most rebellious filmmakers, Quentin Tarantino is the coolest too.

The Oscar-winner's brand of cinema furiously breaks rules to create stylish, intense, explosive scripts (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Reservoir Dogs, Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained) riding on first-rate writing, perfect casting and a spectacular soundtrack.


Mike Myers

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Mike Myers

Birthday: May 25

With his goofy antics and delightful accent, the supreme comic talents of Mike Myers has regaled audiences worldwide in comedies like Wayne's World and Austin Powers as well as recurring spots on Saturday Night Live.

Though nothing quite compares to the iconic popularity he has attained as the voice of Shrek in the hugely popular franchise.


Helen Hunt

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Helen Hunt

Birthday: June 15

Trust Helen Hunt to hit the awards scene every few years with her nuanced performances in films and television.

After winning every possible trophy for the 1997 romance comedy, As Good As It Gets, Hunt scored a nomination for her role of a sex surrogate.


Steven Soderbergh

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Steven Soderbergh

Birthday: January 14

He may have decided to take a sabbatical from filmmaking with the well-received Behind the Candelabra but Steven Soderbergh has made quite an impression with his exceptional range in projects like Sex Lies and Videotape,  Erin Brockovich, Traffic, Ocean's Eleven/Twelve/ Thirteen, Contagion and Magic Mike.


Lisa Kudrow

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Lisa Kudrow

Birthday: July 30

We all felt the highs and lows of a group of six Friends through their 20-30 something crisis. 

But now Lisa Kudrow -- the slightly ditzy but entire adorable Phoebe Buffay from the super hit sitcom -- is all grown up and ready to hit a fabulous 50.

Time sure flies, right Smelly Cat?  


George Michael

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George Michael

Birthday: June 25

Somewhere George Michael's penchant for scandal has overshadowed the proficiency of his silvery voice and evocative lyrics that brought about dedicated albums like Faith, Listen Without Prejudice, Older and Ladies and Gentleman.

Even so there's no denying the man his amazing candour, irreverent sense of humour and soul of his creativity.


Jet Li

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Jet Li

Birthday: April 26

Action superstar from China, Jet Li has made a mark with his graceful display of martial arts and neat comic timing in films both back home (The Shaolin Temple, Once Upon A Time In China, Fist of Legend ) and Hollywood (Romeo Must Die, The Expendables). 

It's hard to believe the boyish hero is actually 50 years old now.

Elisabeth Shue

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Elisabeth Shue

Birthday: October 6

Before getting on board of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Elisabeth Shue made a splash as a teenager acting in films like The Karate Kid and later Tom Cruise's love interest in Cocktail.

The lovely Shue truly emerged as an an actress to reckon with Deconstructing Harry, The Saint and an Oscar-nominated performance in Leaving Las Vegas