Happy birthday! Vanessa Redgrave turns 88 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 88 on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Vanessa Redgrave is celebrating her 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Vanessa Redgrave (The Butler, Anonymous, Coriolanus, Letters to Juliet, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Redgrave, a cultural icon

Born in London on January 30, 1937, Vanessa Redgrave's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Redgrave'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 Vanessa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Vanessa Redgrave as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Vanessa, you're the best!

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