Happy birthday! Enrique Iglesias turns 51 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 51 on Friday, May. 8, 2026.

Enrique Iglesias is celebrating his 51st 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 51st 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 51.

Happy Birthday, Enrique, you're the best!

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