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Celebrities Turning 30

Celebrities Turning 30
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
01
Marques Houston

Birthday: August 4

Marques Houston is all grown up and looking as sexy as ever.

Celebrities Turning 30
02
Meagan Good

Birthday: August 8

We’ve watched Meagan Good grow up right in front of our eyes. We love that on the red carpet and in movie role selections, Meagan always celebrates her individuality.

Celebrities Turning 30
03
Beyonce

Birthday: September 4

As her 30th birthday approaches, Beyonce can rest easy knowing that she has a lot to be proud of. She’s earned her chops as one of the most successful performers of our time.

Celebrities Turning 30
04
Hosea Chanchez

Birthday: September 12
This “Game” star has a lot to celebrate now that his show has been renewed for another season.

Celebrities Turning 30
05
Jennifer Hudson

Birthday: September 12

This Chicago native is the epitome of fierce and fab. It’s so good to see her back on top with a new baby, a new album and a fiance.

Celebrities Turning 30
06
Nicole Richie

Birthday: September 21

In just a few years, Nicole has shed her bad girl image for a more boho-chic Hollywood mom image. We’re glad she made the switch.

Celebrities Turning 30
07
Serena Williams

Birthday: September 26

This grounded Libra has done a lot for her young age, including becoming one of the world’s greatest tennis players.

Celebrities Turning 30
08
Christina Milian

Birthday: September 26

This former child star has come a long way since her days on Disney. It’s good to see her growing up so gracefully.

Celebrities Turning 30
09
Alicia Keys

Birthday: January 25

Alicia has done a lot in her 30 years, including winning 12 Grammys and 13 NAACP Awards.

Celebrities Turning 30
10
Kelly Rowland

Birthday: February 11

Not many women can say they were one-third on the world’s most successful girl group. We can’t wait to see what the next 30 years holds for the former Destiny’s Child member.

Celebrities Turning 30
11
LeToya Luckett

Birthday: March 11

This Texas girl reminds us that 30 is fun, flirty and fabulous.

Celebrities Turning 30
12
Akon

Birthday: April 16

Aries men are full of surprises and singer/producer Akon always makes sure his music keeps us asking, ‘what next?’

Celebrities Turning 30
13
Craig David

Birthday: May 5

Thirty never looked so good. British singer Craig David reminds us that we really do get better with age.

Celebrities Turning 30
14
Lance Gross

Birthday: July 8

Lance makes us excited about what young Black Hollywood has in store for us in the coming years. Welcome to the big 3-0!

Celebrities Turning 30
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Celebrities Turning 30
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Beyonce

Birthday: September 4

As her 30th birthday approaches, Beyonce can rest easy knowing that she has a lot to be proud of. She’s earned her chops as one of the most successful performers of our time.

Celebrities Turning 30
17
Meagan Good

Birthday: August 8

We’ve watched Meagan Good grow up right in front of our eyes. We love that on the red carpet and in movie role selections, Meagan always celebrates her individuality.

Celebrities Turning 30
18
Kelly Rowland

Birthday: February 11

Not many women can say they were one-third on the world’s most successful girl group. We can’t wait to see what the next 30 years holds for the former Destiny’s Child member.

Celebrities Turning 30