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31 Famous Aries You Should Know

From Mariah Carey to Chaka Khan, some of our favorite entertainers were born under the fire sign of the zodiac.
31 Famous Aries You Should Know
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By Crystal Tate · Updated March 20, 2023

Happy Astrological new year!

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, bestowed upon individuals whose birthdays fall between March 20 and April 19.With the fire sign being marked by the symbol of the ram, it’s no surprise that Arians are known for their strength, courage and fearlessness. The typical Aries is extremely driven and a natural born leader.

Those details in mind, it’s no wonder many of the celebrities who’ve made it to the top in the entertainment industry have their sun in Aries. Scroll below to see just who those super stars are — and which ones you might even share a birthday with.

To see how the rest of the month will shape up for you, no matter where you fall in the zodiac, check out your March horoscope here.

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Halle Bailey
The Disney princess will celebrate her birthday on March 27.
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Sinqua Walls
The actor and proud Aries turns another year older on April 6.
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Mariah Cary
Mariah Carey may not do years, but March 27 is the day she was born.
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Sterling K. Brown
The captivating actor was born on April 5.
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Dr. Maya Angelou
The bestselling author, poet, and activist was born on April 4.
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Jill Scott
Singer and actress Jill Scott shares a birthday with poet and civil rights icon Maya Angelou: April 4.
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Brian Tyree Henry
The Academy Award nominee celebrates his birth on March 31.
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Big Sean

Detroit-bred rapper Big Sean turns another year older on March 25.

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Chance The Rapper
April 16 is when this Chicago star was born.
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Diana Ross

Iconic Motown singer Diana Ross’s birthday falls on March 26.

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David Oyelowo

British actor David Oyelowo, most known for portraying Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma, will take another turn around the sun on April 1.

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Star Jones

Former talk show host Star Jones celebrates her birthday on March 24.

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Martin Lawrence

Comedian Martin Lawrence shares a birthday with Akon and Chance The Rapper: April 16.

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Q-Tip

Rapper Q-Tip started his career in hip-hop as a member of the group A Tribe Called Quest. Hailing from Harlem, Q-Tip is an Aries whose birthday is on April 10.

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Chaka Khan

Singing legend Chaka Khan, who’s known as the Queen of Funk, celebrates her birthday on March 23.

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Dej Loaf

Rapper Dej Loaf’s birthday is on April 8.

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Lil Nas X
The rapper and industry gamechanger was born on April 9.
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Skai Jackson

Disney star and budding fashionista Skai Jackson was born on April 8.

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Aretha Franklin

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who is one of the bestselling artists of all time, was born on March 25.

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Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy, known for being one of the greatest comedians and actors of all time, has a birthday on April 3.

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Pharrell
The famed musical talent celebrates his birthday on April 5.
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Akon

Senegalese-American rapper Akon will celebrate his birthday on April 16.

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Lauren Ridloff
Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff was born on April 6.
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Tami Roman
Former reality star and actress Tami Roman was born on April 17.
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Bill Bellamy
The standup comic was born on April 7.
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Samira Wiley
The actress was born on April 15.
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Billy Dee Williams
The acting legend was born on April 6.
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Kimberly Elise
Kimberly Elise celebrates her b-day on April 17.
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Spike Lee
The icon of Black cinema was born on March 20.
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Laura Harrier
The stylish star was born on March 28.
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Sonequa Martin-Green
March 21 is this actress’s birthday.
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