Happy birthday! Tessa Thompson turns 43 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 43 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Tessa Thompson is celebrating her 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Tessa Thompson (Westworld, Veronica Mars, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Thompson, a cultural icon

Born Tessa Lynne Thompson in Los Angeles on October 3, 1983, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Thompson'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 Tessa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tessa Thompson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Tessa, you're the best!

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