Happy birthday! Olivia Colman turns 51 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on January 30, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 51 on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

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Olivia Colman is celebrating her 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Olivia Colman (Twenty Twelve, Peep Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Colman, a cultural icon

Born Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman in Norfolk on January 30, 1974, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Colman'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 Olivia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Olivia Colman as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Olivia, you're the best!