Happy birthday! Lynn Collins turns 49 today

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The iconic and legendary actress turns 49 on Saturday, May. 16, 2026.
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Lynn Collins is celebrating her 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Lynn Collins (True Blood, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Collins, a cultural icon

Born Viola Lynn Collins in Houston on May 16, 1977, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Collins' 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 Lynn hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lynn Collins as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Lynn, you're the best!

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