Happy birthday! Emerald Fennell turns 40 today

Emerald Fennell is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director-actress-screenwriter Emerald Fennell (Saltburn, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Fennell, a cultural icon

Born in London on October 1, 1985, Emerald Fennell's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Fennell's not just a great director, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Emerald hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Emerald, you're the best!

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