Happy birthday! Geraldine Chaplin turns 81 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 31, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 81 on Thursday, Jul. 31, 2025.

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Geraldine Chaplin is celebrating her 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Geraldine Chaplin (Doctor Zhivago, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Chaplin, a cultural icon

Born Geraldine Leigh Chaplin in Santa Monica on July 31, 1944, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Chaplin'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 Geraldine hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Geraldine Chaplin as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Geraldine, you're the best!