Happy birthday! Simon Cowell turns 66 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on October 7, 2025

The iconic and legendary television host turns 66 on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Hot news

Babies December 3, 2025
Simon Cowell to Be a Dad?
Hot December 4, 2025
Simon Cowell Named Sexiest Television host Alive
Rumor Central December 2025
Is Simon Cowell secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

‘The X Factor’ creator Simon Cowell is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host Simon Cowell has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cowell, a cultural icon

Born Simon Phillip Cowell in London on October 7, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Cowell's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Simon hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Simon Cowell as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Simon, you're the best!