Happy birthday! Alfre Woodard turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on November 8, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 73 on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

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Alfre Woodard is celebrating her 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Alfre Woodard (12 Years a Slave, Desperate Housewives, Luke Cage, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Woodard, a cultural icon

Born Alfre Ette Woodard in Tulsa on November 8, 1952, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Woodard'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 Alfre hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Alfre Woodard as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Alfre, you're the best!