Happy birthday! Enrique Iglesias turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Madrid
Last updated on May 8, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 50 on Thursday, May. 8, 2025.

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Enrique Iglesias is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias (Duele el Corazón, El Perdón, Hero, Be with You, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Iglesias, a cultural icon

Born Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler in Madrid on May 8, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Iglesias' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Enrique hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Enrique, you're the best!