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"My birthday twin is my uber fab girlfriend @TraceeEllisRoss! Pls send her some love," tweeted Gabrielle Union.
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Birthday: October 29
Born Tracee Joy Silberstein, the second eldest daughter of legendary singer, Diana Ross, Tracee is still most adored as Joan on the hit sitcom, Girlfriends.
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Birthday: October 29
Union hosted an early birthday celebration with Jaleel White and other friends at PH-D Rooftop Lounge at Dres Downtown in New York City. "Woke up to SO many wonderful birthday messages! Thank you!!!! Got a lil bounce in ma step," she tweeted.
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Birthday: March 19
Jilly from Philly blew out 40 candles earlier this year. The singer/actress told ESSENCE "the lights came on" in her life when she turned 40.
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Birthday: March 13
The rapper told ESSENCE.com he celebrated his birthday with a close group of friends in Colorado.
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Birthday: May 27th
The actress blew out 40 candles three months after winning an Oscar for The Help.
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Birthday: August 31
The proud Virgo sliced his 40th birthday cake this past summer.
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Birthday: March 6
The Piscean NBA legend celebrated his 40th birthday with a bash in Las Vegas earlier this year.
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Birthday: July 27
A proud Cancerian, Rudolph celebrated her fourth decade this past summer.
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Birthday: June 2
The comedian celebrated his 40th birthday with a bash in Las Vegas earlier this year.
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Birthday: November 6
Born Thandiwe Nashita "Thandie" Newton, the British actress will celebrate her 40th birthday later this year.
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Birthday: May 2
The hunky actor blew out 40 candles earlier this year.
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