Happy birthday! Jayma Mays turns 47 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 47 on Thursday, Jul. 16, 2026.

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Jayma Mays is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Jayma Mays (Glee, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Mays, a cultural icon

Born Jayma Suzette Mays in Bristol on July 16, 1979, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mays' 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 Jayma hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jayma Mays as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Jayma, you're the best!

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