Happy birthday! Trevor Noah turns 42 today

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The iconic and legendary television host turns 42 on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
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Trevor Noah is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-comedian Trevor Noah (The Daily Show, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Noah, a cultural icon

Born in Johannesburg on February 20, 1984, Trevor Noah's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in South African history. Noah'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 Trevor hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Trevor Noah as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Trevor, you're the best!

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