Happy birthday! Bruno Mars turns 40 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 40 on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

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Bruno Mars is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Bruno Mars (Locked Out of Heaven, Just the Way You Are, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mars, a cultural icon

Born Peter Gene Hernandez in Honolulu on October 8, 1985, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mars' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bruno hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bruno Mars as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Bruno, you're the best!

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