Happy birthday! Rachel Griffiths turns 57 today

By Lori Macatee
Canberra
Last updated on December 18, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 57 on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

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Rachel Griffiths is celebrating her 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Rachel Griffiths (Brothers & Sisters, Six Feet Under, Muriel's Wedding, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Griffiths, a cultural icon

Born Rachel Anne Griffiths in Melbourne on December 18, 1968, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Griffiths' 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 Rachel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rachel Griffiths as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Rachel, you're the best!