Happy birthday! Lalah Hathaway turns 57 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 57 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

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Lalah Hathaway is celebrating her 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Lalah Hathaway (Forever, For Always, For Love, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hathaway, a cultural icon

Born in Chicago on December 16, 1968, Lalah Hathaway's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hathaway's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Lalah hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lalah Hathaway as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Lalah, you're the best!

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