Happy birthday! Lily James turns 36 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on April 5, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 36 on Saturday, Apr. 5, 2025.

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Lily James is celebrating her 36th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Lily James (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Cinderella, Downton Abbey, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 36th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

James, a cultural icon

Born Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson in Esher on April 5, 1989, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. James' 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 Lily hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lily James as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 36.

Happy Birthday, Lily, you're the best!