Happy birthday! Jessica Capshaw turns 50 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 50 on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.

Jessica Capshaw is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Jessica Capshaw (The Practice, Grey's Anatomy, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Capshaw, a cultural icon

Born Jessica Brooke Capshaw in Columbia on August 9, 1976, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Capshaw'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 Jessica hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jessica Capshaw as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Jessica, you're the best!

Jessica Capshaw career in pictures

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