Happy birthday! Carey Mulligan turns 40 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on May 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 40 on Wednesday, May. 28, 2025.

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Carey Mulligan is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Carey Mulligan (The Great Gatsby, Shame, Drive, An Education, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Mulligan, a cultural icon

Born Carey Hannah Mulligan in London on May 28, 1985, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Mulligan'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 Carey hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Carey, you're the best!