Happy birthday! Bernadette Peters turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 78 on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

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Bernadette Peters is celebrating her 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer-author Bernadette Peters (Annie, The Jerk, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Peters, a cultural icon

Born Bernadette Lazzara in New York on February 28, 1948, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Peters' 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 Bernadette hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bernadette Peters as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Bernadette, you're the best!

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