Happy birthday! Jean Smart turns 75 today

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The iconic and legendary actress turns 75 on Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026.
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Jean Smart is celebrating her 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Jean Smart (Legion, 24, Designing Women, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 75th 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 75.

Happy Birthday, Jean, you're the best!

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