January 11th 2025: MYCelebrity Birthdays

Music:

• Mary J. Blige (born 1971): Renowned R&B singer, songwriter, and actress, celebrated for hits like “Family Affair” and “Real Love.”

Film:

• Amanda Peet (born 1972): Accomplished actress known for roles in films like “Something’s Gotta Give” and the TV series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.”
• Mitchell Ryan (born 1934): Veteran actor recognized for his work in “Lethal Weapon” and the TV series “Dharma & Greg.”
• Nadia Turner (born 1977): American singer, songwriter, actress, and radio/television personality, best known as the eighth-place finalist on “American Idol” Season 4.
• Grant Tinker (born 1925): Influential television executive and producer, co-founder of MTM Enterprises, and former chairman and CEO of NBC.

Sports:

• Carroll Shelby (born 1923): Legendary race car driver and automotive designer, best known for creating the Shelby Cobra and his contributions to Ford’s performance vehicles.
• Demario Davis (born 1989): Professional football linebacker, currently playing for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. 
• Jake Funk (born 1998): Professional football running back, known for his tenure with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. 
• Shareef O’Neal (born 2000): Basketball player and son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, recognized for his collegiate basketball career. 
• Leroy Sané (born 1996): German-born professional soccer player, currently playing as a winger for Bayern Munich and the German national team. 
• Mahamed Aly (born 1993): Brazilian-born mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, known for his accomplishments in international competitions. 
• Daniel Carvajal (born 1992): Spanish professional soccer player, playing as a right-back for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. 
• Scotty Cranmer (born 1987): American BMX rider and YouTuber, known for his achievements in BMX competitions and his popular YouTube channel. 
• Emile Heskey (born 1978): English former professional soccer player, recognized for his career as a striker in the Premier League and the English national team. 
• Lotte Wubben-Moy (born 1999): English professional soccer player, playing as a defender for Arsenal Women and the English national team. 
• Darryl Dawkins (1957-2015): American professional basketball player, known for his powerful dunks and tenure in the NBA, particularly with the Philadelphia 76ers. 
• Élisa De Almeida (born 1998): French professional soccer player, playing as a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team.
• Malik Jackson (born 1990): Professional football defensive tackle, known for his time with teams like the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. 
• John Avery (born 1976): Former professional football running back, who played in the NFL and CFL, notably for the Miami Dolphins and Toronto Argonauts. 
• Corey Davis (born 1995): Professional football wide receiver, currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. 
• Dennis Dixon (born 1985): Former professional football quarterback, known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. 
• Kevin Boss (born 1984): Former professional football tight end, recognized for his tenure with the New York Giants in the NFL.

Literature:

• Jerome Bixby (born 1923): Esteemed author and screenwriter, known for his work on “Star Trek” and the classic sci-fi story “It’s a Good Life.”