Happy birthday! Zadie Smith turns 50 today

‘White Teeth’ author Zadie Smith is celebrating her 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Zadie Smith has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Smith, a cultural icon

Born in London on October 25, 1975, Zadie Smith's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Smith's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Zadie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Zadie Smith as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Zadie, you're the best!

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