Happy birthday! Gillian Flynn turns 55 today

‘Gone Girl’ author Gillian Flynn is celebrating her 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author-screenwriter Gillian Flynn has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Flynn, a cultural icon

Born Gillian Schieber Flynn in Kansas City on February 24, 1971, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Flynn's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Gillian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gillian Flynn as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Gillian, you're the best!

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