Happy birthday! Tom Welling turns 49 today

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The iconic and legendary model turns 49 on Sunday, Apr. 26, 2026.
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Tom Welling is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed models of his generation.

Popular model-actor Tom Welling (Smallville, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Welling, a cultural icon

Born in Putnam Valley on April 26, 1977, Tom Welling's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Welling's not just a great model, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tom hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tom Welling as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!

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