Happy birthday! Jean Smart turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on September 13, 2024

The iconic and legendary actress turns 73 on Friday, Sep. 13, 2024.

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Jean Smart is celebrating her 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Jean Smart (24, Designing Women, Legion, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Smart, a cultural icon

Born Jean E. Smart in Seattle on September 13, 1951, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Smart'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 Jean hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean Smart as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Jean, you're the best!