Happy birthday! Kim Basinger turns 72 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 72 on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

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Kim Basinger is celebrating her 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Kim Basinger (L.A. Confidential, Batman, 9½ Weeks, The Natural, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Basinger, a cultural icon

Born in Athens on December 8, 1953, Kim Basinger's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Basinger'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 Kim hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kim Basinger as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Kim, you're the best!

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