Celebrity Birthdays for December 28 – Denzel Washington, John Legend and More

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

Denzel Washington

Age: 57

Occupation: Actor

Known For: A six-year stint on ‘St. Elsewhere,’ Oscar-winning performances in the movies ‘Glory’ and ‘Training Day,’ serving as the national spokesperson for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and deservedly being named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1996

John Legend

Age: 33

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician

Known For: Winning nine Grammy Awards, singles like ‘Ordinary People,’ collaborations with other artists including Kanye West, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z, and his recent engagement to supermodel Chrissy Teigen

Maggie Smith

Age: 77

Occupation: Actress

Known For: A 60-year stage, screen and television career during which she’s won every award ever (some twice), playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the ‘Harry Potter’ series, and currently starring as Violet Crawley in the critically acclaimed British drama series ‘Downton Abbey’

Edgar Winter

Age: 65

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician

Known For: Being a highly skilled keyboardist, saxophonist and percussionist, achieving success in the 1970s with his band The Edgar Winter Group, singles like ‘Free Ride,’ and having albinism

Sienna Miller

Age: 30

Occupation: Actress and Model

Known For: Roles in movies such as ‘Alfie,’ ‘Factory Girl,’ and ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,’ an on-and-off relationship with actor Jude Law, and receiving over $150,000 in damages when the scandal-plagued News of the World admitted hacking into her cell phone