Happy birthday! Sanaa Lathan turns 54 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 54 on Friday, Sep. 19, 2025.

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Sanaa Lathan is celebrating her 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Sanaa Lathan (Love & Basketball, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Lathan, a cultural icon

Born Sanaa McCoy Lathan in New York on September 19, 1971, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lathan'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 Sanaa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sanaa Lathan as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Sanaa, you're the best!

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