Happy birthday! Mary Steenburgen turns 73 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on February 8, 2026

The iconic and legendary actress turns 73 on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

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Mary Steenburgen is celebrating her 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Mary Steenburgen (The Proposal, Step Brothers, Back to the Future, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Steenburgen, a cultural icon

Born Mary Nell Steenburgen in Newport on February 8, 1953, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Steenburgen'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 Mary hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mary Steenburgen as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Mary, you're the best!