Happy birthday! Martha Plimpton turns 55 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 55 on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Martha Plimpton is celebrating her 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer-model Martha Plimpton (The Good Wife, Raising Hope, The Goonies, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Plimpton, a cultural icon

Born Martha Campbell Plimpton in New York on November 16, 1970, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Plimpton'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 Martha hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Martha Plimpton as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Martha, you're the best!

Martha Plimpton career in pictures

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