Happy birthday! Lea Thompson turns 65 today

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The iconic and legendary actress turns 65 on Sunday, May. 31, 2026.
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Lea Thompson is celebrating her 65th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-director-producer Lea Thompson (Back to the Future, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 65th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Thompson, a cultural icon

Born Lea Kathleen Thompson in Rochester on May 31, 1961, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Thompson'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 Lea hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lea Thompson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 65.

Happy Birthday, Lea, you're the best!

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