Happy birthday! Erica Leerhsen turns 50 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
  • Last updated on

The iconic and legendary actress turns 50 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

Erica Leerhsen is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Erica Leerhsen (Wrong Turn 2: Dead End, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Leerhsen, a cultural icon

Born Erica Lei Leerhsen in New York on February 14, 1976, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Leerhsen'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 Erica hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Erica, you're the best!

Erica Leerhsen career in pictures

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Erica Leerhsen: Recent News

 

page served in 0.04s (1,2)