Happy birthday! Alexandra Shipp turns 35 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 35 on Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026.

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Alexandra Shipp is celebrating her 35th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Alexandra Shipp (X-Men: Apocalypse, Straight Outta Compton, Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 35th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Shipp, a cultural icon

Born in Phoenix on July 16, 1991, Alexandra Shipp's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Shipp'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 Alexandra hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alexandra Shipp as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 35.

Happy Birthday, Alexandra, you're the best!

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