Happy birthday! Linda Hunt turns 80 today

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The iconic and legendary actress turns 80 on Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025.
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Linda Hunt is celebrating her 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Linda Hunt (NCIS: Los Angeles, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hunt, a cultural icon

Born Lydia Susanna Hunter in Morristown on April 2, 1945, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hunt'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 Linda hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Linda Hunt as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Linda, you're the best!

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