Happy birthday! Kimberly Elise turns 59 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 59 on Friday, Apr. 17, 2026.

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Kimberly Elise is celebrating her 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Kimberly Elise (Diary of a Mad Black Woman, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Elise, a cultural icon

Born Kimberly Elise Trammel in Minneapolis on April 17, 1967, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Elise'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 Kimberly hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kimberly Elise as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Kimberly, you're the best!

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