Happy birthday! Hanya Yanagihara turns 52 today

‘A Little Life’ author Hanya Yanagihara is celebrating her 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Hanya Yanagihara has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Yanagihara, a cultural icon

Born in Los Angeles on January 1, 1974, Hanya Yanagihara's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Yanagihara'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 Hanya hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hanya Yanagihara as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Hanya, you're the best!

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