Happy birthday! Kirsten Vangsness turns 54 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 54 on Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2026.

Kirsten Vangsness is celebrating her 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Vangsness, a cultural icon

Born Kirsten Simone Vangsness in Pasadena on July 7, 1972, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Vangsness' 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 Kirsten hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kirsten Vangsness as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Kirsten, you're the best!

Kirsten Vangsness career in pictures

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