Happy birthday! Jurnee Smollett turns 39 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 39 on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jurnee Smollett is celebrating her 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Jurnee Smollett (Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Smollett, a cultural icon

Born Jurnee Diana Smollett in New York on October 1, 1986, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Smollett'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 Jurnee hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jurnee Smollett as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Jurnee, you're the best!