Happy birthday! Aja Naomi King turns 41 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 41 on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

Aja Naomi King is celebrating her 41st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Aja Naomi King (The Birth of a Nation, How to Get Away with Murder, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 41st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

King, a cultural icon

Born in Los Angeles on January 11, 1985, Aja Naomi King's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. King's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Aja hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Aja Naomi King as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 41.

Happy Birthday, Aja, you're the best!

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