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Black Don’t Crack: 16 Celebs You Didn't Know Were Almost 50

Some of our favorite stars are either turning 50 or on the cusp this year! *Gasps in disbelief* But fortunately, Black don't crack and they've never looked better! Take a look at some stars on their way to the big 5-0.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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Janet Jackson will celebrate the big 5-0 on May 16, 2016. You wear it well, Miss Jackson!

Black Don’t Crack: 16 Celebs You Didn’t Know Were Almost 50
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Garcelle Beauvais (born November 26, 1966) also turns 50 this year! We wonder if she’s throwing a party?!

Black Don’t Crack: 16 Celebs You Didn’t Know Were Almost 50
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Halle Berry turns 50 this August.

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American Crime Story: People vs. O.J. Simpson star Cuba Gooding, Jr. will turns 50 in January 2018. 

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Actress Elise Neal turns 50 on March 14. She surely could have fooled us! 

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Cosby Show and A Different World alum Lisa Bonet, currently 48, will turn 50 on November 16, 2017. 

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Jamie Foxx is two years shy of 50! Don’t worry Jamie, we hear good things about the celebration! 

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Don’t worry LL, ladies will still love them some you when you turn 50 in two years. 

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Whaaa?! Clueless star Stacey Dash is 49. 

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New York Undercover alum Malik Yoba is 48.

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Golden Age

We don’t quite believe it but our Man Crush Forever is 47 and oh-so-sexy.

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CSI and Being Mary Jane alum Gary Dourdan turns 50 in December.

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Oscar winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique is 48 and so very youthful.

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We’re sure this Real Housewives of Atlanta star will celebrate turning 50 in two years in a very fabulous way!

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Thumbs up to Will Smith for making 47 look so good.

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7-time Grammy Award-winner Toni Braxton will turn 50 in October 2017. Wow!

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