Happy birthday! Fernanda Montenegro turns 97 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 97 on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.

Fernanda Montenegro is celebrating her 97th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Fernanda Montenegro (Brazilian Women, Passione, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 97th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Montenegro, a cultural icon

Born Arlette Pinheiro Esteves Torres in Rio de Janeiro on October 16, 1929, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Montenegro'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 Fernanda hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fernanda Montenegro as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 97.

Happy Birthday, Fernanda, you're the best!

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