Happy birthday! Audra McDonald turns 55 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 55 on Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025.

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Audra McDonald is celebrating her 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Audra McDonald (Beauty and the Beast, Private Practice, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

McDonald, a cultural icon

Born Audra Ann McDonald in Berlin on July 3, 1970, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. McDonald'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 Audra hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Audra McDonald as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Audra, you're the best!

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