Happy birthday! Shirley Henderson turns 60 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Edinburgh
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 60 on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

Shirley Henderson is celebrating her 60th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones' Diary, Trainspotting, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 60th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Henderson, a cultural icon

Born in Forres on November 24, 1965, Shirley Henderson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Scottish history. Henderson'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 Shirley hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Shirley Henderson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 60.

Happy Birthday, Shirley, you're the best!

Shirley Henderson career in pictures

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