Happy birthday! Lila Downs turns 57 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 57 on Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025.

Lila Downs »

See more news, pictures and video.

Hot news

• Music News July 28, 2026

  ‘Border’ named Greatest Album of all time
• Rumor July 2026

  Death Hoax says “Lila Downs dies at 57”
• Rumor Central July 2026

  Is Lila Downs secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Lila Downs 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-songwriter Lila Downs (Border, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Downs, a cultural icon

Born Ana Lila Downs Sánchez in Tlaxiaco on September 9, 1968, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Mexican history. Downs' 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 Lila hasn't done.

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

Happy Birthday, Lila, you're the best!

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central