Happy birthday! Emilia Rydberg turns 48 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 48 on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Emilia Rydberg is celebrating her 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Emilia Rydberg (Big Big World, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Rydberg, a cultural icon

Born in Stockholm on January 5, 1978, Emilia Rydberg's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Rydberg's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Emilia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Emilia Rydberg as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Emilia, you're the best!

Emilia Rydberg career in pictures

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