Happy birthday! Carice van Houten turns 50 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 50 on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2026.

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Carice van Houten is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Carice van Houten (Game of Thrones, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Van Houten, a cultural icon

Born Carice Anouk van Houten in Leiderdorp on September 5, 1976, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. Van Houten'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 Carice hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Carice van Houten as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Carice, you're the best!

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