Happy birthday! Gillian Jacobs turns 43 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 43 on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

Gillian Jacobs is celebrating her 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Gillian Jacobs (Community, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Jacobs, a cultural icon

Born Gillian Maclaren Jacobs in Pittsburgh on October 19, 1982, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jacobs' 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 Gillian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gillian Jacobs as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Gillian, you're the best!

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