Happy birthday! Ariana Richards turns 47 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 47 on Friday, Sep. 11, 2026.

Ariana Richards is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-painter Ariana Richards (Jurassic Park, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Richards, a cultural icon

Born Ariana Clarice Richards in Healdsburg on September 11, 1979, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Richards' 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 Ariana hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ariana Richards as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Ariana, you're the best!

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