Happy birthday! Lydia Hearst-Shaw turns 42 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 42 on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026.

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Heir to the Hearst family Lydia Hearst-Shaw is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-model-heir Lydia Hearst-Shaw has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hearst-Shaw, a cultural icon

Born Lydia Marie Hearst-Shaw in Wilton on September 19, 1984, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hearst-Shaw'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 Lydia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lydia Hearst-Shaw as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Lydia, you're the best!

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