Happy birthday! Charlotte Rampling turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on February 5, 2026

The iconic and legendary actress turns 80 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.

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Charlotte Rampling is celebrating her 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Charlotte Rampling (45 Years, Summer Things, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Rampling, a cultural icon

Born Tessa Charlotte Rampling in Sturmer on February 5, 1946, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Rampling'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 Charlotte hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Charlotte Rampling as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Charlotte, you're the best!