Happy birthday! Sarah Polley turns 47 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 47 on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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Sarah Polley is celebrating her 47th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-author-director-activist Sarah Polley (Stories We Tell, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 47th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Polley, a cultural icon

Born Sarah Ellen Polley in Toronto on January 8, 1979, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Polley'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 Sarah hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sarah Polley as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 47.

Happy Birthday, Sarah, you're the best!

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