Happy birthday! Rachel Maddow turns 53 today

Rachel Maddow is celebrating her 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed journalists of her generation.

Popular journalist-television host Rachel Maddow has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Maddow, a cultural icon

Born Rachel Anne Maddow in Castro Valley on April 1, 1973, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Maddow's not just a great journalist, 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 Maddow as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Rachel, you're the best!

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