Happy birthday! Liya Kebede turns 47 today

By Lori Macatee
Addis Ababa
Last updated on March 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 47 on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025.

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Liya Kebede is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-model-business woman-fashion designer Liya Kebede (Black Gold, Desert Flower, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Kebede, a cultural icon

Born in Addis Ababa on March 1, 1978, Liya Kebede's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Ethiopian history. Kebede's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Liya hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Liya Kebede as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Liya, you're the best!